COVID-19 Update – May 18
May 18, 2020

COVID-19 Update – May 18

In This Edition: Senate Hearings Hold Wolf Administration Accountable For COVID-19 Response Twelve More Counties Set to Move to Yellow Phase of Reopening on May 22 Unemployment Benefits Extended 13 Weeks Huntingdon County Milk Giveaway New Law Will Boost Access to Psychology Services Dental Care Resumes LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program Opens Today Food Rescues and […]  [Read More]

COVID-19 Update – May 14
May 14, 2020

COVID-19 Update – May 14

In This Update: Senate Approves Bills to Support Safe, Responsible Reopening of Many Employers PA Senate COVID-19 Hearings Explore Impacts on Education, Transportation and Safety After Senate Hearing, Department of Health Reverses Course on Nursing Home Testing New Funding Provided to Long-term Care Facilities, First Responders PennDOT Driver Licenses and Photo IDs Can Use Existing […]  [Read More]

COVID-19 Update – May 11
May 11, 2020

COVID-19 Update – May 11

In This Update: 24 Counties Enter Yellow Phase; 13 More Move to Yellow on May 15 Officials Support Franklin, Huntingdon and Cumberland Counties reopening Friday, May 15 REMINDER: Additional Hearings Scheduled on Governor’s Response to COVID-19 Business Waiver List Released, but Wolf Administration Ignores Subpoena for More Info Appeals Window Extended for Unemployment Claimants Who […]  [Read More]

COVID-19 Update – May 4
May 4, 2020

COVID-19 Update – May 4

In This Update: Stay at Home Order Not Lifted for the 30th Senatorial District With No Explanation PA Senate Response to COVID-19: A Round-up Senate Hearings Scheduled This Week to Examine COVID-19 Response Important Update for UC Applicants Who Have Not Received PINs Expiration Dates Extended for PennDOT Driver Licenses, ID Cards and Learner’s Permits […]  [Read More]

COVID-19 Update – April 30, 2020
April 30, 2020

COVID-19 Update – April 30, 2020

Members of the Senate and House send letter to US Attorney Barr regarding Governor Wolf Policies Senate Approves Bill Requiring Reporting of COVID-19 Cases Senators Call for Auditor General to Examine DCED’s COVID-19 Response My Legislation to Increase Psychological Services on its way to the Governor Senate Approves Emergency COVID-19 Measures for Child Care Employees […]  [Read More]

COVID-19 Update – April 27, 2020
April 27, 2020

COVID-19 Update – April 27, 2020

In This Update: Golf Courses, Marinas and Private Campgrounds opening May 1 Deadline Extended to Apply for PHEAA State Grants Until May 15; Loan Forbearance Available Guidelines Available for Construction Industry Reopening Mental Health Resources Available for Pennsylvanians in Need Essential Court Functions Still Available for Older Pennsylvanians Curbside Delivery Expanded to More PLCB Stores […]  [Read More]

COVID-19 Update – April 22, 2020
April 22, 2020

COVID-19 Update – April 22, 2020

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]

COVID-19 Update – April 16, 2020
April 16, 2020

COVID-19 Update – April 16, 2020

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]

April 15, 2020
April 15, 2020

April 15, 2020

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]

COVID-19 Update – April 13, 2020
April 13, 2020

COVID-19 Update – April 13, 2020

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]

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