PA Senate e-newsletters
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]
In This Update: Governor’s Proposed Budget is Disappointing Property Tax Elimination Earlier Presidential Primary Veterans Courts Helping Fire & EMS Companies Borough Electric Systems Red Tape Reduction Transportation & Climate Initiative Remembering Operations Desert Storm/Desert Shield Annual Lincoln Day Speech WWII Veterans Welcomed to Senate Upcoming Special Events Governor’s Proposed Budget is Disappointing I am […] [Read More]
In this Update: TELETOWN HALL Dec. 5 COMMITTEE UPDATE REGULATORY REFORM ELECTION REFORM FIRE & EMS RE-AUTHORIZATION FIREFIGHTER TRAINING STATE FACILITY STUDY ENDING DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME MOVING THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY VETERANS DESIGNATION LT. GOVERNOR’S MANSION MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY STATEWIDE VIDEO COMPETITION CHALLENGES STUDENTS to SHARE IDEAS on FARMING VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM MEMORIAL AROUND THE 33rd […] [Read More]
In this Update: Informative Telephone Town Meeting Senate Action Proposed Legislation Mastriano Committee Approves Bill Reforming Regulatory Review Commemorating Pennsylvania’s Contribution to the WWI Allied Victory Events to Honor our Veterans Statewide Video Competition Challenges Students to Share Ideas on Farming Informative Telephone Town Meeting I recently held a teletown meeting that connected me with […] [Read More]
