PA Senate e-newsletters
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
New Website Offers Guidance on Responding to Coronavirus Statewide efforts to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus have raised a number of questions and concerns throughout our local communities. A new website has been established to provide guidance for Pennsylvania families, businesses and schools as the situation develops. Information on symptoms and prevention, travel, […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Coronavirus: What You Need to Know The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a highly contagious disease that can create life-threatening health problems in some patients. This email update includes information and resources to help keep you and your family up to date on the latest news regarding this new virus. To date, the Pennsylvania […] [Read More]
March 2020 Dear Friend, I am pleased to present my electronic newsletter. These e-newsletters enable me to provide information about issues, events, and activities in Harrisburg and around the 49th Senatorial District to you in a timely manner while saving postage costs. If you find this e-newsletter useful, I invite you to visit my website […] [Read More]
