PA Senate e-newsletters
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 Senate Returns to Session This Week to Consider More […] [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: Governor’s “Stay-At-Home” Order Extended Statewide 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 […] [Read More]
In This Update: Governor’s “Stay-At-Home” Order Extended Statewide 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 Information Efforts USDA Waiver Will Ensure All Children Qualify for Free Meals Utility Providers Offer Special Programs […] [Read More]
In this Issue: What is a “Stay at Home Order?” PennDOT Extends Deadlines for Driver Licenses, Registrations and More Federal Action Could Offer Relief for Self-Employed Pennsylvanians Affected by COVID-19 Mitigation USDA Approves COVID-19 Disaster Food Distribution Efforts Underway to Bolster Healthcare System What is a “Stay at Home Order?” Individuals may leave their residence […] [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]
