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Wolf Administration Updates Travel Guidance for Returning Travelers to Pennsylvania

Wolf Administration Updates Travel Guidance for Returning Travelers to Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine updated travel guidance for anyone who returned to Pennsylvania from countries with known COVID-19 outbreaks in the past 14 days. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 6, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
PennDOT Will Use Cameras To Catch Speeders In Work Zones

PennDOT Will Use Cameras To Catch Speeders In Work Zones

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) announced that enforcement of the statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program begins next week. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 5, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News, Uncategorized
GANT: Woman Charged After Baby Reportedly Tests Positive for Drugs

GANT: Woman Charged After Baby Reportedly Tests Positive for Drugs

CLEARFIELD, Pa. (GANT) – A Clearfield woman is facing charges after her baby daughter reportedly tested positive for drugs in January of 2018 when she was nine months old. FULL ARTICLE
State Officials Announce Ability to Test for Coronavirus

State Officials Announce Ability to Test for Coronavirus

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced that Pennsylvania now can test potential cases in the state public health laboratory in Exton and has increased its capacity to test approximately 25 specimens a day. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 5, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Gov. Wolf Asks Legislature to Join Efforts to Combat Community Gun Violence

Gov. Wolf Asks Legislature to Join Efforts to Combat Community Gun Violence

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – Governor Tom Wolf recently asked the General Assembly to help combat community gun violence and support prevention and reduction efforts by approving $6 million proposed in his 2020-21 budget. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 4, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Department of Justice Charges Unprecedented Number of Elder Fraud Defendants Nationwide, Launches Hotline

Department of Justice Charges Unprecedented Number of Elder Fraud Defendants Nationwide, Launches Hotline

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – United States Attorney Scott W. Brady of the Western District of Pennsylvania joined Attorney General William P. Barr, FBI Director Christopher A. Wray, and Chief Postal Inspector Gary R. Barksdale in announcing the largest coordinated sweep of elder fraud cases in history. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 4, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Federal REAL ID Deadline Approaching for Pennsylvania Residents

Federal REAL ID Deadline Approaching for Pennsylvania Residents

HARRISBURG, Pa. – REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and photo ID cards have now been available to Pennsylvanians who want them for a full year, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reports that it is well on its way to meeting the projected demand for the federally-approved form of identification. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 4, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
State Inspector General Charges 44 With Welfare Fraud in January 2020

State Inspector General Charges 44 With Welfare Fraud in January 2020

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) filed welfare fraud charges against 44 individuals during the month of January 2020. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 3, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
PennDOT Announces Liquid Fuels Distribution to Municipalities for Local Roads and Bridges

PennDOT Announces Liquid Fuels Distribution to Municipalities for Local Roads and Bridges

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has committed $487.5 million in liquid fuels payments to help certified municipalities maintain their roads and bridges. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 3, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Wolf Administration Awards $1 Million in Grants to Help Veterans Overcome Substance Use Disorder

Wolf Administration Awards $1 Million in Grants to Help Veterans Overcome Substance Use Disorder

ANNVILLE, Pa. - Governor Tom Wolf announced $1 million in federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant funding to programs offering supportive services to veterans suffering from opioid use disorder and their families. FULL ARTICLE