by Alex Gounis | Apr 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
WILMINGTON, DE (AP) – Delaware has become one of the latest states declared a major disaster area by President Trump amid the coronavirus outbreak. Trump announced the declaration Sunday. It makes federal funds available to state and local governments and some...
by Alex Gounis | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania will stop paying about 9,000 state workers whose offices have been closed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration says that paid leave for state employees whose work locations are closed and who are...
by Alex Gounis | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 3, that there are 1,404 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 8,420 in 63 counties. The department also reported 12 new deaths among...
by Alex Gounis | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – PA House Majority Leader, Rep. Bryan Cutler of Lancaster County says House lawmakers are to return to work Monday to tackle a number of issues. They plan to look at the current business waiver process and are putting together a task force to help...
by Alex Gounis | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
PITTSBURGH – In an effort to help essential workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Allegheny County Rep. Jake Wheatley is introducing a measure that provides some assistance. House Bill 2380 would provide additional wages to essential workers, including those...