PA Senate e-newsletters
In this Update: Senate Approves COVID-19 Response Measures Applications Now Being Accepted for New Small Business Low-Interest Loan Program Businesses seeking Guidance Unemployment Help Federal Assistance USDA Rural Development Three Counties Added to Governor’s Stay-at-Home Order Retired Healthcare Providers Can Assist in COVID-19 Response PENN STATE Extension Facilities Closed at State Parks and Forests Consumers […] [Read More]
State Tax Filing Deadline Extended to July 15 The deadline to file 2019 state personal income tax returns with the Department of Revenue has been extended by 90 days to July 15. The Internal Revenue Service also extended the federal filing deadline to the same date. All penalties and interest on 2019 personal income tax […] [Read More]
March 21, 2020 In this Update: Coronavirus Update: Enforcement of Business Shutdown Order Delayed, List of Life-Sustaining Businesses Expanded New Website Details COVID-19 Resources Recommendations Issued for Employment and Training Programs During Coronavirus Mitigation Precautions Taken to Protect Veterans During COVID-19 Outbreak Be Aware of Scams Related to Coronavirus Guidance Offered for Pet Owners, Animal […] [Read More]
Wolf Orders Shutdown of Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses; Appeals Process Established On Thursday evening, Governor Wolf ordered the closure of all non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania. A list of business types that would be affected by this order is available at www.pasenategop.com/covid-19-resources. I joined Senate leaders in raising concerns about some of the unforeseen problems that could arise […] [Read More]
New Website Offers Guidance on Responding to Coronavirus Statewide efforts to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus have raised a number of questions and concerns throughout our local communities. A new website has been established to provide guidance for Pennsylvania families, businesses and schools as the situation develops. Information on symptoms and prevention, travel, […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Coronavirus: What You Need to Know The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a highly contagious disease that can create life-threatening health problems in some patients. This email update includes information and resources to help keep you and your family up to date on the latest news regarding this new virus. To date, the Pennsylvania […] [Read More]
March 13, 2020 Coronavirus Update I encourage you to stay up to date on the developments regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus). @PAHealthDept has a web-page to keep residents up to date with the latest information. It is a great resource so you know the facts. https://www.health.pa.gov/to…/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx In response to COVID-19, the Department of General Services announced that effective […] [Read More]
February 24, 2020 Wolf’s Budget Proposal Would Boost Spending, Borrowing and Taxes Governor Wolf unveiled a $36.1 billion budget earlier this month that would boost state spending by $1.5 billion, increase borrowing by more than a billion dollars, and increase taxes on natural gas extraction, trash service and State Police coverage. The spending plan would […] [Read More]
January 31, 2020 New Bills, Grants Support Firefighters and EMS Organizations Our local firefighters and emergency medical service providers serve our communities extremely well, and they deserve our respect for all they do to protect our lives and property. I supported a package of bills in the Senate this week that will help to ease […] [Read More]
December 16, 2019 Blair County Rail Projects Receive State Funding Two important rail freight improvement projects in Blair County will move forward thanks to grants that were announced last week. The Altoona freight railcar repair facility Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) will receive a $1 million grant to rehabilitate transfer table pit retaining walls. More […] [Read More]
