PA Senate e-newsletters
In This Update: Senate Hearing to Hear from Employers, Administration Officials Senate Approves Telemedicine Bill Senate Passes Bill to Protect Law Enforcement, First Responders, and National Guard Members Facing COVID-19 Unemployment Assistance Available Now for Self-Employed, Contractors, Gig Workers New Law Authorizing Remote Notarization Clears the Way for Online Auto Sales to Resume New Directory […] [Read More]
In This Update: Telephone Town Hall Senate Approves a Better Process for COVID-19 Mitigation New Guidance and Training Available for Personal Care Home and Assisted Living Facilities COVID-19 Crisis Line Available for First Responders, Healthcare Workers New Web Portal Features Info on Employment Opportunities During COVID-19 Business Closures COVID-19 Resource Guide for Senior Citizens Now […] [Read More]
Senate Approves a Better Process for COVID-19 Mitigation For weeks, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have given Governor Wolf significant leeway as he pursued various mitigation plans to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This virus poses serious risks to the health and safety of Pennsylvanians, and we strongly believe that mitigation measures to […] [Read More]
In This Edition: Telephone Town Hall Concerns About Governors Planned Prisoner Release Plans Information Available for Claimants Struggling With Unemployment Compensation System Expanded Unemployment Benefit Payments Begin This Week Benefits Available Soon for Contractors, Self-Employed Workers Utilizing Federal Standards for Determining Essential Businesses Guide Advising Pennsylvanians Of Their Rights and Protections Utility Providers, Other Companies […] [Read More]
In This Update: New Loan Program Created to Help Hospitals During COVID-19 Governor Wolf Orders All Schools Closed for Remainder of Academic Year Hospital Preparedness Dashboard Offers Critical COVID-19 Info Reminder: Utility Customer Assistance Programs Available During COVID-19 Emergency Series of Waivers Aimed at Supporting Pennsylvania’s Coronavirus Response Efforts New Loan Program Created to Help […] [Read More]
In This Update: Senate Passes COVID-19 Emergency Measures for Local Governments State Warns of COVID-19 Stimulus Check Scams More Support Coming for Long-Term Care Homes Guidance Issued on Building Safety and Maintenance During COVID-19 Pandemic Volunteer Fire Departments Eligible for Federal Loan Programs UPDATED Trout Fishing Season Opens Early Volunteer Fire Company Grant Program Now […] [Read More]
In This Update: Senate Returns to Session This Week to Consider More COVID-19 Response Measures New Online Tool Designed to Meet Growing Medical Supply Demands Turnpike Travelers No Longer Need to Stop at Tollbooths During Public Health Emergency Volunteer Fire Departments Eligible for Federal Loan Programs Trout Season Begins April 7th Senate Returns to Session […] [Read More]
In This Update: Department of Health Advises Use of Masks When Leaving Home Continuity of Education Grant Applications Available April 6 New COVID-19 Resource Guide Available Now Tele-town Hall Will Focus on Pennsylvania Veterans’ Issues During COVID-19 New Behavioral Health Support and Referral Helpline Available Now Department of Agriculture Finds No Evidence COVID-19 is Transmissible […] [Read More]
In This Edition: Friday Deadline for Businesses to Apply for Waiver from Closure Order State Business Loan Program Reaches Maximum; New Loan Program Created to Help Businesses Help is Still Available for Victims of Abuse During COVID-19 Response Beware of COVID-19-Related Investment Schemes Penn State Extension Offers Free Online Courses Early Prescription Refills Available for […] [Read More]
In This Update: What is a “Stay at Home Order?” PennDOT Extends Deadlines for Driver Licenses, Registrations and More Efforts Underway to Bolster Healthcare System Senate Leaders Urge Governor to Classify Residential Construction As Essential Educational Resources Available for Students During Indefinite School Closures Major Disaster Declaration Issued in Pennsylvania PA 2-1-1 Steps Up COVID-19 […] [Read More]
