COVID-19 Update – May 18
In This Edition: Twelve More Counties Set to Move to Yellow Phase of Reopening on May 22 Unemployment Benefits Extended 13 Weeks LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program Opens Today Food Rescues and Resources Available to Help Families in Need Senate Hearings Hold Wolf Administration Accountable For COVID-19 Response Twelve More Counties Set to Move to Yellow […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – May 14
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]
A report on the Legislative Session Week of May 11, 2020
Harrisburg Happenings A report on the Legislative Session Week of May 11, 2020 Dear Friend, I am pleased to send you my Session Wrap Up e-newsletter. This e-newsletter features events and legislative activities during the Session Week of May 11, 2020. If you find this e-newsletter useful, I invite you to visit my website […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – May 11
In This Update: 24 Counties Enter Yellow Phase; 13 More Move to Yellow on May 15 REMINDER: Additional Hearings Scheduled on Governor’s Response to COVID-19 Business Waiver List Released, but Wolf Administration Ignores Subpoena for More Info Appeals Window Extended for Unemployment Claimants Who Were Denied Benefits New Guidance Issued for Non-Urgent Dental Care Updated […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – May 8
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]
COVID-19 Update – May 6
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]
COVID-19 Update – May 4
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]
A report on the Legislative Session Week of April 28 2020
Harrisburg Happenings A report on the Legislative Session Week of April 28 2020 Dear Friend, I am pleased to send you my Session Wrap Up e-newsletter. This e-newsletter features events and legislative activities during the Session Week of April 28, 2020. If you find this e-newsletter useful, I invite you to visit my website www.senatorlaughlin.com […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – April 27, 2020
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]
COVID-19 Update – April 24, 2020
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]