PA Senate e-newsletters
In This Edition: Unemployment Benefits Extended 13 Weeks LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program is Open Food Rescues and Resources Available to Help Families in Need Senate Hearings Hold Wolf Administration Accountable For COVID-19 Response Unemployment Benefits Extended 13 Weeks Pennsylvanians who have an expired Unemployment Compensation claim or have exhausted their benefits under an existing claim […] [Read More]
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]
In This Update: Week in Review: Senate Hearings Expose Serious Flaws in Governor’s COVID-19 Response Guidance Available for Businesses in Yellow Phase Counties Reopening Today PUA Applicants Can File Now for Benefits Healthcare Facilities, First Responders and More Could Qualify for Free N95 Decontamination Farms, Farm Markets Eligible for Free SNAP Processing Equipment Funding Will […] [Read More]
In This Edition: A Week of Senate Hearings on Wolf Administration’s Response to COVID-19 Senate Committees Dig Deeper on Unemployment Compensation Problems Hearing Examines Concerns Surrounding Governor Wolf’s Delayed Reopening Plans Senate Panel Studies Liquor Control Board Issues During COVID-19 Challenges Facing Nursing Homes to be Explored at Senate Hearing A Week of Senate Hearings […] [Read More]
In This Update: PA Senate Response to COVID-19: A Round-up Stay-At-Home Order Lifted for 24 PA Counties Effective May 8 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 Farmers Markets Prepared to […] [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill Requiring Reporting of COVID-19 Cases Senators Call for Auditor General to Examine DCED’s COVID-19 Response Limited Number of Outdoor Activities to Reopen on May 1 Senate Approves Emergency COVID-19 Measures for Child Care Employees Senate Passes New Safety Measures for Child Care Facilities DOH Sets Standards for Resumption of Elective Surgeries, Procedures […] [Read More]
In This Update: 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 Expiration Dates Extended for Many Temporary Professional Licenses and […] [Read More]
In This Update: Hearing Examines Impact of Governor’s COVID-19 Mitigation Plans Governor Outlines Plans to Reopen Pennsylvania Website Helps Pennsylvanians Support Local Restaurants Construction Reopening Date Moved to May 1 New Online Portal Supports Donations of Critical Medical Supplies DCED Announces Business Loan Deferrals Temporary License Process Created for Insurance Producers More Funding Distributed for […] [Read More]
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 Construction Activities […] [Read More]
In This Update: Department of Health Orders New COVID-19 Mitigation Measures, Including Mask Requirements CHIP Program Modified to Protect Children During COVID-19 Crisis Information on Federal Economic Impact Checks Available Application Deadline for Emergency Loans for Hospitals is Monday Child Abuse Hotline Remains Operational During COVID-19 PA 2-1-1 Offers Reliable Coronavirus Info Homeowners, Excavators Urged […] [Read More]
