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Pa. Republicans’ Major Election Overhaul Advanced in the State House as Democrats Called it a ‘Farce’

Pa. Republicans’ Major Election Overhaul Advanced in the State House as Democrats Called it a ‘Farce’

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Republicans in the state House advanced their proposed election overhaul legislation Tuesday over the strong objections of Democrats, who called it an attack on voting rights. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 16, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
Jefferson County Reports No New COVID-19 Cases

Jefferson County Reports No New COVID-19 Cases

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that Jefferson County reported no new COVID-19 cases as of June 16. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 16, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
Wolf, Pa. Democrats Again Push for Passage of LGBTQ Discrimination Protections

Wolf, Pa. Democrats Again Push for Passage of LGBTQ Discrimination Protections

HARRISBURG, Pa. — As people around the country celebrate Pride month, Gov. Tom Wolf again called on the state’s Republican-led legislature to pass non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 16, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
Jefferson County Reports Two New COVID-19 Cases

Jefferson County Reports Two New COVID-19 Cases

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that Jefferson County reported two new COVID-19 cases as of June 15. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 15, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
Jefferson County Reports One New COVID-19 Case Since Friday

Jefferson County Reports One New COVID-19 Case Since Friday

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that Jefferson County reported one new COVID-19 case since Friday, June 11. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 14, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
More Than 247,000 Individuals Have Successfully Filed for Benefits Since Launch of New UC System

More Than 247,000 Individuals Have Successfully Filed for Benefits Since Launch of New UC System

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier on Friday provided updates on Pennsylvania's new Unemployment Compensation (UC) system, which more than 247,000 individuals have used to successfully file claims since it was launched on Tuesday. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 12, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
Jefferson County Reports No New COVID-19 Cases

Jefferson County Reports No New COVID-19 Cases

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that Jefferson County reported no new COVID-19 cases as of June 11. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 11, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
Six of 15 Board Members of Embattled Pa. Pension Fund Officially Call for Removal of Its Top Command

Six of 15 Board Members of Embattled Pa. Pension Fund Officially Call for Removal of Its Top Command

Six trustees for Pennsylvania’s largest pension fund have called for the full 15-member board to vote Friday to fire the $64 billion chief executive and top investment officer, as the fund grapples with an FBI investigation and management mistakes. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 11, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
Pa. State Police: Troopers Make 18,412 DUI Arrests in 2020

Pa. State Police: Troopers Make 18,412 DUI Arrests in 2020

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Police announced today that troopers made 18,412 driving under the influence (DUI) arrests in 2020, which reflects a 17% decrease from the total number of DUI arrests (22,139) in 2019. In addition, troopers investigated 4,157 DUI-related crashes in 2020. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 11, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
Wolf Administration Working to Reduce Vaccine Hesitancy

Wolf Administration Working to Reduce Vaccine Hesitancy

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Wolf Administration and the United Way of Pennsylvania on Thursday launched the Local Innovations in Vaccine Equity in Pennsylvania project (LIVE PA) to administer $4 million in mini-grants to local organizations aimed to reduce vaccine hesitancy and ensuring an equitable vaccine distribution throughout the commonwealth. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 11, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News