COVID-19 Update – April 1, 2020
In This Update: 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 for Families Affected by COVID-19 […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – March 30, 2020
In this Issue: 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 PennDOT Extends Deadlines for Driver Licenses, Registrations and More Since all Driver License Centers and Photo License Centers remain […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – March 28, 2020
In this issue: Coronavirus Response Bills Signed Into Law Governor Wolf’s “Stay-At-Home” Order Expanded to 12 More Counties List of Life-Sustaining Businesses Updated; Up to 10,000 Businesses Submit Waiver Requests License Renewal Deadlines Extended for Nurses and Other Professionals DHS Assists Essential Workers in Finding Child Care Providers Coronavirus Response Bills Signed Into Law Four […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Resources
Local Resources: Public Inquiries/Concerns related to COVID-19 in Erie County: Please contact the Erie County Department of Health at eriecountypa.gov or ecdhinfo@eriecountypa.gov or 814-451-6700 To find out about any rumors you have heard Erie County has established a Rumor Hotline. Please call 814-451-6986 United Way helpline (if you need help or want to help) call […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – March 27, 2020
In this Issue: Department of Labor and Industry Offers Info on New Paid Family and Medical Leave Requirements Reminder: Resources Available for Employees Impacted by COVID-19 Mitigation Food Services Available for Families Affected by Public Health Emergency PA’s REAL ID Enforcement Date Delayed Until October 2021 New Web Portal Will Help Medical Supplies Get to […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – March 26, 2020
In this Update: Senate Approves COVID-19 Response Measures Applications Now Being Accepted for New Small Business Low-Interest Loan Program Three Counties Added to Governor’s Stay-at-Home Order Retired Healthcare Providers Can Assist in COVID-19 Response Facilities Closed at State Parks and Forests Consumers Can Report Price Gouging Tips Online Senate Approves COVID-19 Response Measures The Senate […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – March 24, 2020
In this Update: School Closures Extended Through at Least April 6; Students Could Return April 9 PIDA Approves Low-Interest Loan Program to Help Small Businesses Governor Issues Stay-at-Home Order in Seven PA Counties Free Webinar Offered for SBA Disaster Loans School Closures Extended Through at Least April 6; Students Could Return April 9 The Department […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – March 23
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]
COVID-19 Update – March 21
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]
COVID-19 Update – March 20
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]