PA Senate e-newsletters
In This Update: Lawmakers Review Plans to Reopen Schools Safely Hearing Highlights Debate Over Fall School Sports Deadline to Apply for LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Grants is August 31 Be Aware of COVID-19 Scams Reminder: Important 2020 Election Deadlines Lawmakers Review Plans to Reopen Schools Safely As schools throughout the state continue to refine plans to […] [Read More]
In This Update: Application Period Opens for Second Round of COVID-19 Small Business Grants FAQ Available on School Closures and Unemployment Compensation 2020 Census Door-to-Door Visits Underway Fall School Sports Seasons Delayed Two Weeks Returning Fraudulent, Erroneous Unemployment Compensation Benefits to PA Treasury Additional Guidance Available for Reopening Schools Application Period Opens for Second Round […] [Read More]
In This Update: New Mental Health Resources Available for Fire, EMS Personnel Workshop Discussion Explores Challenges Facing Rural Hospitals New Guide Available for PUA Claimants Info Available on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Rail Freight Grants Available Now New Mental Health Resources Available for Fire, EMS Personnel Fire and EMS personnel often face distressing situations […] [Read More]
In This Update: New Law Will Improve Government Transparency Workshop Discussion Focuses on Safe Reopening of Pennsylvania Schools Summary of 2019-20 Legislative Session Highlights Senate Action to Address COVID-19 Temporary Measures Announced for PLCB Licensees Warning: Unordered Seeds from Overseas are a Scam New Law Will Improve Government Transparency Communication and clarity are critical during […] [Read More]
In This Update: Governor Vows to Veto Bill to Improve Government Transparency Hearing Explores 2020 Election Issues Guidance Available to Safely Reopen Pennsylvania Schools New Laws Support Job Creation, Child Safety, and More Grants Available to Businesses for Hazard Pay Governor Vows to Veto Bill to Improve Government Transparency Maintaining public access to information is […] [Read More]
In This Update: Constitutional Amendment to Limit Emergency Declarations Earns Senate Approval General Assembly Passes Constitutional Amendment Reforming Judicial Election Process Senate Approves Job-Creating Energy Tax Credit Program Applications Available Now for Beginning Farmer Tax Credits Legislation to Restore Transparency in State Government Heads to the Governor Senate Votes for New Tool to Crack Down […] [Read More]
In This Update: Supreme Court Rules Against Bipartisan Legislative Majority Seeking to End Emergency Declaration Deadline for Small Business Grants is July 14 Guidelines and Registration Info Available for COVID-19 Fire and EMS Grants Rent and Mortgage Assistance Applications Available, Eviction Moratorium Extended Senate Returns to Session Next Week Supreme Court Rules Against Bipartisan Legislative Majority […] [Read More]
In This Update: New Grants Available to Support Small Businesses Senate Approves Second Round of Policing Reforms Unemployment Compensation Benefits Extended up to 13 Weeks Senate Advances Bills to Support Pennsylvania Firefighters Lawmakers Approve New Protections for Daycare Facilities Legislation Could Boost Community-Based Healthcare Options in Underserved Areas Committee Discussion Focuses on Economic Impact of […] [Read More]
In This Update: Hearing Explores Progress Toward Protecting Long-Term Care Facilities Police Reform Measures Advance in the Senate PASSHE Reform Bill Heads to the Governor Senate Committee Examines Pennsylvania’s Participation in RGGI Committee Reviews Ways to Safely Reopen Southeast PA Economy Bills Protecting Healthcare Workers Earn Final Approval Senate Approves New Marketing Tool for Veteran-Owned […] [Read More]
UPDATE: Lawmakers approved a concurrent resolution last week that requires Governor Wolf to terminate his COVID-19 emergency declaration, clearing the way for businesses to reopen safely statewide. The measure would not affect the state’s ability to receive federal funding or impact the ability of Pennsylvanians to receive unemployment and other federally funded benefits. To date, […] [Read More]
