Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 511 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 71,926
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., May 31, that there are 511 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 71,926. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. There...Sec. of Health Dr. Levine Meets with Future Health Care Professionals to Talk about COVID-19
Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today met virtuallyOpens In A New Window with high school students from Susquehanna County Career and Technical Center (CTC) to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic as part of Governor Wolf’s Schools...Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 680 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 71,415
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., May 30, that there are 680 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 71,415. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. There...Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Issues Guidance to Licensees Regarding Operations in the Green Phase of COVID-19 Recovery
Harrisburg – Supplementing guidance issued by Governor Tom Wolf for businesses in the restaurant industry, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board today issued additional information for licensees operating in counties that have transitioned into the green phase of...Gov. Wolf Signs Budget to Sustain Education, Support Communities Amid Pandemic
As Pennsylvania continues to address public health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tom Wolf today signed a state budget that will provide 12 months of sustained public education funding at 2019-20 levels and makes important investments in communities...Mail-in Ballot Deadline Update
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Gov. Wolf: State Continues Phased Reopening with 16 More Counties Set to Go Green on June 5
With more than 80 percent of the state in some phase of reopening, Governor Tom Wolf today announced that 16 additional counties will take another step forward and move to green effective 12:01 a.m., June 5. Counties include Allegheny, Armstrong, Bedford, Blair,...
Senator Haywood Announces the Approval of Housing Relief Funds to Prevent Foreclosure and Eviction
Harrisburg – May 29, 2020 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced that the Pennsylvania House and Senate passed his housing relief plan with $193 million on May 28. The Governor has agreed to sign this legislation. “I am happy to...More Region Offices, Shooting Ranges Reopening
HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Game Commission today reopened shooting ranges on additional state game lands in counties upgraded to the yellow phase in the state’s three-phase matrix to ease COVID-19 restrictions. Those counties include: Dauphin,...Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 693 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 70,735
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., May 29, that there are 693 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 70,735. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. There...
We need a just recovery that includes higher pay for Black, brown, and low- paid essential workers
By Art Haywood
While small businesses owners and politicians have demanded that the state reopen quickly, the reopen health risks are largely on black, brown, and white low-paid workers. Essential grocery store, restaurant, food service public transit workers stayed on the job to save us as many of us stayed at home, even worked from home.
Yellow Phase Orders Updated to Include Eight Additional Counties Moving on May 29
Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine signed amended yellow phase orders to include eight counties moving to the yellow phase at 12:01 a.m. tomorrow, May 29. The counties include Dauphin, Franklin, Huntingdon, Lebanon, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike and...Department of Human Services Reminds Pennsylvanians of Assistance Programs, Support Outlets Available to Help Ease COVID-19 Recovery Period
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller today reminded Pennsylvanians that public assistance programs remain available to families throughout the COVID-19 public-health emergency. Programs include the Supplemental...DCNR Moves to Open State Park Swimming Beaches, Pools
Harrisburg, PA — Today, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced a phased opening of all state park swimming beaches and some pools in keeping with Governor Wolf’s direction to ensure...Wolf Administration Distributes Testing Supplies to Hospitals, More Than 67,000 Patients Tested Since March
Governor Tom Wolf announced today that additional shipments of testing supplies have been sent to hospitals across Pennsylvania this week. Since March 9, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has distributed supplies to more than 60 hospitals, health care facilities,...Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 625 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 70,042
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., May 28, that there are 625 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 70,042. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. There...PSP, PennDOT Highlight Traffic Safety as Pennsylvania Continues Phased Reopening
Harrisburg, PA – As counties move into the yellow phase of reopening and “Stay at Home Orders” are adjusted, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) remind drivers that traffic safety must be top of mind when...60 More Fine Wine & Good Spirits to Begin Limited In-Store Public Access in Yellow Phase Counties on May 29
Harrisburg – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board today announced that 60 more Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores in counties designated in the yellow phase of COVID-19 mitigation efforts will resume limited in-store public access beginning Friday, May 29, abiding...Gov. Wolf Highlights PA Businesses Rising to Meet COVID-19 Needs
As Pennsylvania continues to take measured steps to reopen, Governor Tom Wolf today praised Pennsylvania businesses that have pivoted to produce critical products during the COVID-19 public health crisis, which undoubtedly contributed to the commonwealth’s efforts to...PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates on Driver Licenses, ID Cards, and Learner’s Permits
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that expiration dates for driver licenses, identification cards, and learner’s permits, will be extended for Pennsylvania residents in response to statewide COVID-19...Wolf Administration, Federal Delegation: Pennsylvania Farmers Eligible for $16 Billion in Direct Relief Payments
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency Administrator (FSA) Richard Fordyce will join Senator Bob Casey and Congressman Glenn Thompson for a virtual town hall tonight...Gov. Wolf Issues Green Phase Order, Guidance on Dining and Professional Sports
As more counties move to yellow and green, Governor Tom Wolf today issued an order to elaborate on the reopening process for green phase counties and guidance on outdoor dining in yellow counties, dining in green counties, and professional sports in yellow counties....Congratulations Class of 2020
State officials join Haywood for town hall discussion on voting by mail
State Sens. Vincent Hughes, Sharif Street, Larry Farnese and Anthony Williams joined Sen. Art Haywood for a telephone town hall meeting last week to address the option of voting by mail for the June 2 primary during the COVID-19 crisis. The five Pennsylvania senators...