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COVID-19: Demand for Guns Crashes State Police Background Check System

COVID-19: Demand for Guns Crashes State Police Background Check System

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Major Gary Dance, director of the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Records and Identification, released the following statement on Wednesday regarding the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS). FULL ARTICLE
by · March 19, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
U.S. Attorney Brady Appoints Experienced Prosecutor to Fight COVID-19 Fraud

U.S. Attorney Brady Appoints Experienced Prosecutor to Fight COVID-19 Fraud

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - United States Attorney Scott W. Brady on Wednesday announced the appointment of a COVID-19 Fraud Coordinator to lead investigations into potential fraud schemes perpetrated as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 19, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
PLCB Orders Restaurants & Bars to Cease On-Site Food, Alcohol Services or Risk License Suspension, Closure

PLCB Orders Restaurants & Bars to Cease On-Site Food, Alcohol Services or Risk License Suspension, Closure

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board today (Wednesday, March 18, 2020) announced exercise of its authority, with authorization from the Governor, to mandate that all retail licensees, clubs, permittees, and producers must cease the sale of food and alcohol for on-premises consumption, effective at 8:00 p.m. today and until further notice, in the interest of slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus and mitigating the unprecedented public health crisis the commonwealth faces. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 19, 2020 · Business, Local News, News, PA News
Human Services Closes County Assistance Offices Statewide to the Public, Encourages All Pennsylvanians to Use Online Services

Human Services Closes County Assistance Offices Statewide to the Public, Encourages All Pennsylvanians to Use Online Services

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Department of Human Services (DHS) is closing all county assistance offices (CAOs) statewide to the public beginning Tuesday, March 17 in coordination with Governor Wolf’s mitigation guidance regarding COVID-19. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 18, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Wolf Administration Directs Families to Emergency Food Assistance During COVID-19 Mitigation

Wolf Administration Directs Families to Emergency Food Assistance During COVID-19 Mitigation

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued guidance for accessing emergency food assistance for Pennsylvanians at risk of hunger due to measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 18, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, Statewide Total Up to 96

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, Statewide Total Up to 96

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed 20 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 96 cases. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 18, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
What is Essential? Wolf Provides Guidance as Businesses Scramble for Answers.

What is Essential? Wolf Provides Guidance as Businesses Scramble for Answers.

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Governor Tom Wolf issued a press release on Monday night in an effort to provide guidance to businesses scrambling to find answers after his office urged nonessential businesses across the state of Pennsylvania to close for at least 14 days. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 17, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Declares General Statewide Judicial Emergency

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Declares General Statewide Judicial Emergency

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Amid COVID-19 mitigation efforts, on Monday the Pennsylvania Supreme Court declared a statewide judicial emergency effective until April 14, 2020. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 17, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Department of Education Issues Guidance on Student Instruction During COVID-19 School Closures

Department of Education Issues Guidance on Student Instruction During COVID-19 School Closures

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Department of Education released additional guidance for Pennsylvania schools about the instruction of students and operation of PA Pre-K Counts and Head Start Supplemental Programs during the COVID-19 mitigation efforts. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 17, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
DCNR to Close State Park and Forest Facilities Statewide, Open Spaces Will Remain Accessible as Part of COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts

DCNR to Close State Park and Forest Facilities Statewide, Open Spaces Will Remain Accessible as Part of COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that all facilities at state park and forests in Pennsylvania will be closed for 14 days effective Tuesday, March 17, to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 17, 2020 · Local News, PA News
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