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July 28, 2020
July 6, 2020
July 2, 2020
- Education Department: New Eligibility Guidelines for Free and Reduced School Meals Announced for the 2020-21 School Year
- Wolf Administration Urges Pennsylvanians to Avoid Large Gatherings, Wear Masks Over Holiday Weekend
July 1, 2020
June 29, 2020
June 11, 2020
June 8, 2020
June 2, 2020
June 1, 2020
?May 28, 2020
May 27, 2020
- Wolf Administration, Federal Delegation: Pennsylvania Farmers Eligible for $16 Billion in Direct Relief Payments
- Gov. Wolf Issues Green Phase Order, Guidance on Dining and Professional Sports
May 26, 2020
- Gov. Wolf Thanks Pennsylvanians for Their Part to Slow the Spread of COVID-19, Centre County to Move to Green
- Wolf Administration, USDA Announce Sites for Children Summer Food Programs
May 19, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 610 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 63,666
- Gov. Wolf, Treasurer Torsella Announce Property Tax/Rent Rebates Arriving Early to Help Seniors, Others During COVID-19 Pandemic
May 18, 2020
May 15, 2020
May 14, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 938 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 59,636
- Pennsylvania’s Second Annual 1-4-3 Day Takes on New Meaning During COVID-19 Crisis
- Wolf Administration Launches LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program to Ease Utility Costs for Pennsylvanians Affected by COVID-19 Crisis
May 13, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 707 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 58,698
- Department of Health Distributes Drug to Help Treat COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
May 12, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 837 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 57,991
- PennDOT To Use Existing Photos for Driver License and Identification Card Renewals
May 11, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 543 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 57,154
- Gov. Wolf to Pennsylvania: We Must Stay the Course, We Must Follow the Law
- Gov. Wolf May 11 Remarks on Staying the Course, Following the Law
- Department of Human Services Supports Child Care Providers’ COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts as Counties Transition to Reopening
May 8, 2020
- Human Services Launches Emergency Assistance Program to Help Low-Income Families Amidst COVID-19
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,323 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 54,238
- Gov. Wolf Announces 13 Counties will Move to Yellow Phase of Reopening on May 15
May 7, 2020
- Self-employed and Others Can Now File for Backdated Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Benefits
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,070 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 52,915
May 6, 2020
- 77 Fine Wine & Good Spirits to Begin Limited In-Store Public Access in Yellow Phase Counties on May 8
- Gov. Wolf Outlines Plans to Create Commonwealth Civilian Coronavirus Corps to Support Fall COVID-19 Recovery Efforts
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 888 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 51,845
May 5, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 865 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 50,957
- Gov. Wolf Provides Business Guidance as Counties Move to Yellow Phase on May 8
May 4, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 825 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 50,092
- Wolf Administration Releases Guidance on Emergency Housing, Quarantine Sheltering, Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness
- Wolf Administration Applies for $523 Million in Emergency Funds to Support Schools
- Department of Human Services Reminds Pennsylvanians that Mental Health Help is Available
- L&I Reminds Eligible Pennsylvanians to Apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Benefits
- DCNR Announces Plan for Reopening Some State Park, Forest Facilities
May 1, 2020
- PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates on Driver Licenses, ID Cards, and Learner's Permits
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,208 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 46,971
Posted April 30, 2020
- Secretary of Agriculture: Farmers Market Season is Here, Markets Prepared to Safely Serve Pennsylvanians Amid COVID-19
- PA Department of Agriculture Adopts Temporary FDA Food Labeling Policy, New Products Debut in Grocers, Restaurant Delivery
- L&I Offers Six Tips to Get Unemployment Compensation Benefits Quicker
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,397 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 45,763
Posted April 29, 2020
- PA Department of Agriculture Adopts Temporary FDA Food Labeling Policy, New Products Debut in Grocers, Restaurant Delivery
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,102 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 44,366
Posted April 27, 2020
- Wolf Administration Announces Second Round of State Funding for Pennsylvania Businesses
- Governor Announces May 1 Statewide Reopening of Limited Outdoor Recreational Activities to Help Pennsylvanians Maintain Positive Physical, Mental Health
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 885 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 42,050
Posted April 24, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,599 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 38,652
- Wolf Administration: New Funding Available for Technology-Based Companies
- Wolf Administration Announces Business Loan Deferrals
Posted April 23, 2020
- Gov. Wolf: Reopening Targeted for May 8 in North-Central, Northwest
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,369 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 37,053
Posted 12:53 PM, April 22, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,156 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 35,684
- Gov. Wolf Encourages Voters to Apply for a Mail-in Ballot
Posted 9:46 AM, April 22, 2020
- Human Services Announces Study to Assess Impact of COVID-19 on Pennsylvania Child Care Providers
- Wolf Administration Encourages Residents To Support Local Restaurants with CarryoutPA.com
Posted 12:40 PM, April 21, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,296 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 34,528
- Tips for Pennsylvanians Receiving Paper Stimulus Checks
Posted 8:43 AM, April 21, 2020
- ?Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health Extend Statewide Stay-at-Home Order Until May 8
- Wolf Administration Reminds Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 to Stay Vigilant Against Scams
- Wolf Administration Announces First Round of COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program Funding
Posted 3:35 PM, April 20, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 948 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 33,232
- Gov. Wolf Announces Online Vehicle Sale Process, Construction Restart Date, PLCB Curbside Pick Up
- Gov. Wolf Signs Senate Bill 841 to Provide Flexibility to Local Governments and Businesses
- Pennsylvanians Encouraged to Use Electronic Filing Options for PA Tax Returns During COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted 12:47 PM, April 20, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 948 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 33,232
- Pennsylvanians Encouraged to Use Electronic Filing Options for PA Tax Returns During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Pennsylvania Now Accepting Applications for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Benefits
Posted 1:05 PM, April 17, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,706 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 29,441
- Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Continues to Increase E-Commerce Sales, Deliveries Through FineWineAndGoodSpirits.com
- Gov. Wolf: Emergency SNAP Benefit Distribution to Begin Today, Local Feeding Programs Available
Posted 12:36 PM, April 16, 2020
Posted 3:02 PM, April 15, 2020
- Health Secretary Signs Order Providing Worker Safety Measures to Combat COVID-19
- Gov. Wolf, Lt. Gov. Fetterman: New Task Force for Health Disparity to Address How COVID-19 Affects Minorities
- Wolf Administration Provides Relief for Taxpayers Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
- Governor Wolf Urges USDA Support of Vital Pennsylvania Agriculture Sectors
Posted 1:15 PM, April 15, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,145 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 26,490
- Human Services Announces CHIP to Maintain Enrollment for Families During COVID-19 Crisis
- Human Services Secretary Encourages All Pennsylvanians to Help Report Child Abuse Amidst COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
Posted 8:41 AM, April 15, 2020
- Pennsylvania Launches COVID-19 Job Hiring Portal
- Pennsylvania Businesses to Benefit from Waiver for Prepayments of Sales Tax
Posted 12:37 PM, April 14, 2020
Posted 9:03 AM, April 14, 2020
- Governor Wolf Thanks Pennsylvanians for Sacrifices During the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Pandemic
- Governor Wolf, Governor Cuomo, Governor Murphey, Governor Lamont, Governor Caney, Governor Raimondo, Governor Baker Announce Multi-State Council to get People Back to Work and Restore the Economy
- State Police Academy Closed, Cadets to Continue Instruction Through Online Platform
- Human Services Issues Personal Care Home and Assisted Living Guidance, Launches Training Program and Learning Network Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Posted 12:13 PM, April 13, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,366 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 24,199
- Gov. Wolf Announces $450 Million Loan Program for Financially Strained Hospitals
- Pennsylvania Begins Implementing New Federal Unemployment Benefits, Eligible Claimants Get Extra $600 Starting Next Week
Posted 2:24 PM, April 11, 2020
Posted 12:17 PM, April 9, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,989 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 18,228
- Governor Wolf Extends School Closure for Remainder of Academic Year
Posted 12:24 PM, April 8, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,680 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 16,239
- Correctional Industries is Making COVID-Related Supplies for DOC, Other State Agencies
Posted 12:20 PM, April 7, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,579 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 14,559
- Gov. Wolf: Department of Health to Provide More Support for Long-Term Care Facilities’ COVID-19 Response
- Scam Warning: Fraudsters Using New Tactics to Steal Personal Data During COVID-19 Pandemic
- First Lady Frances Wolf: Volunteerism Remains Essential with Stay At Home Order in Place
Posted 2:45 PM, April 7, 2020
- Governor Wolf Urges Manufacturing Sector to Report Critical COVID-19-Related Supply Capabilities, Needs
- Gov. Wolf, Religious Leaders Encourage Alternate Forms of Religious Gatherings
- Gov. Wolf: Health Sec. Signs Order Providing Building Safety Measures to Combat COVID-19
Posted 12:09 PM, April 6, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,470 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 12,980
- Wolf Administration Announces Funding Available to Help Volunteer Fire Companies Battle Wildfires
Posted 2:13 PM, April 5, 2020
Posted 2:40 PM, April 3, 2020
Posted 12:53 PM, April 3, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,404 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 8,420
- Gov. Wolf: Support & Referral Helpline Created for Pennsylvanians in Need of Behavioral Health Resources and Referrals During COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
Posted 1:24 PM, April 2, 2020
- Department of Agriculture Reassures Pennsylvanians: COVID-19 Not Transmissible through Food, Supply Chain is Secure
- Pennsylvania Waives Spay/Neuter Requirement for Pet Adoptions, Conserves PPE for Human Healthcare Professionals
Posted 12:10 PM, April 2, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,211 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 7,016
Posted 10:08 AM, April 2, 2020
- Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Resumes Limited E-commerce Sales, Deliveries through www.FineWineAndGoodSpirits.com
- State Police Reinforces Commitment to Prevent, Investigate Bias-Based Crimes
- Wolf Administration Grants Extension to License to Carry Firearm Permits
- Wolf Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians to Respond to the 2020 Census
- Wolf Administration: Business Exemption Submission Period Ends Friday, April 3
Posted 3:53 PM, April 1, 2020
- Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health: Pennsylvania on Statewide Stay-at-Home Order Beginning at 8 PM Tonight, “Most Prudent Option to Stop the Spread”
- Department of Banking and Securities Warns of COVID-19-Related Investment Schemes?
- State Police Refines Response Guidelines for Certain Non-Emergency Incidents
Posted 12:09 PM, April 1, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 962 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 5,805
- Wolf Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians that Child and Adult Protective Services, Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Programs are Still Operating During COVID-19 Mitigation
Posted 9:29 AM, April 1, 2020
Posted 3:09 PM, March 31, 2020
- Gov. Wolf: Early Refill Availability for Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients
- Insurance Department Issues Notice to Auto Insurers to Highlight PennDOT Extensions and Urge Flexibility During COVID-19 Outbreak
Posted 1:55 PM, March 31, 2020
- Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health Extend Stay-at-Home Orders to Seven Additional Counties, 33 Counties Now Ordered to Stay Home
- Governor Wolf: Request for Major Disaster Declaration Approved
Posted 12:10 PM, March 31, 2020
Posted 8:59 AM, March 31, 2020
- Gov. Wolf and Sec. of Health Extend School Closures Indefinitely
- Pennsylvania Department of Education Receives USDA Waiver to Allow All Children to Qualify for Free Meals
- Gov. Wolf: State Receives Waiver to Facilitate Greater Flexibility in Medicaid, CHIP Programs During COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts
Posted 1:12 PM, March 30, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 693 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 4,087
- March 30: State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals
- Gov. Wolf Statement on Commitment to Fair and Equitable Treatment of All Pennsylvanians During COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted 8:32 AM, March 30, 2020
Posted 12:45 PM, March 28, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 533 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 2,751??
Posted 1:39 PM, March 27, 2020
Posted 10:51 AM, March 27, 2020
- Federal REAL ID Enforcement Deadline Postponed to October 2021
- Department of Corrections Extends Visit Suspension, Enhanced Screening of All Employees Through April 10
- Department of Human Services Creates Online Tool for Essential Workers to Find Child Care Providers with Approved Waivers, Reminds Operating Providers of COVID-19 Safety Recommendations
- Wolf Administration Launches Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Critical Medical Supplies Procurement Portal
- Governor Wolf and Health Secretary Expand ‘Stay at Home’ Order to Lehigh and Northampton Counties to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19, Counties Now Total 10
Posted 8:28 AM, March 27, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 560 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 1,687
- Gov. Wolf Announces $50 Million to Fight COVID-19
- Governor Wolf Urges USDA to Waive Food Assistance Eligibility Requirements
- Governor Wolf Announces Financial Assistance Available to Small Businesses
Posted 1:22 PM, March 24, 2020
Posted 9:24 AM, March 24, 2020
Posted 3:55 PM, March 23, 2020
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 165 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 644?
- Pennsylvania Department of Education Extends School Closures through at least April 6
Posted 11:06 AM, March 23, 2020
- Wolf Administration Provides Information to Prevent Food Insecurity
- Department of Health Announces Temporary Changes to Medical Marijuana Program to Assist Cardholders During COVID-19
- State Police to Assist in Enforcement of Closure of Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses, Encourages Compliance
- Pennsylvania Expands Access to Pharmacy Services
- Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 108 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 479
- Department of Aging Releases COVID-19 Guidance on Protective Services for Older Adults
Posted 1:09 AM, March 20, 2020
Posted 9:27 AM, March 20, 2020
- Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Application Deadline Extended to End of Year
- Recommendations for Pennsylvanians Financially Impacted by the Coronavirus
Posted 9:02 AM, March 20, 2020
Posted 8:47 AM, March 20, 2020
- Small Business Administration: Disaster Assistance to PA Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- SBA: Economic Injury Disaster Loans Fact Sheet
Posted 8:42 AM, March 20, 2020
- Order from Governor Tom Wolf regarding the closure of all businesses that are not life sustaining
- Order of the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health regarding the closure of all businesses that are not life sustaining
- List of Life Sustaining Businesses
Posted 3:51 PM, March 19, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 19, 2020
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Gov. Wolf: Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Small Businesses and Non-Profits Facing Losses Related to COVID-19Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced the availability of low-interest loans for small businesses and eligible non-profits in all 67 counties in Pennsylvania through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).“We are incredibly grateful that the SBA recognized the urgency of this situation and granted our request so quickly,” said Gov. Wolf. “I encourage our businesses and non-profits to look at the SBA resources available to them and take advantage of this opportunity for financial assistance during this time of uncertainty.“Thank you also to members of our congressional delegation, including Representatives Glenn Thompson, Chrissy Houlahan, and John Joyce for their assistance in expediting our request.”SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance and can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact.The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses without credit available elsewhere; businesses with credit available elsewhere are not eligible. The interest rate for non-profits is 2.75%.SBA offers loans with long-term repayments in order to keep payments affordable, up to a maximum of 30 years. Terms are determined on a case-by-case basis, based upon each borrower’s ability to repay.Businesses may obtain information and loan applications by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for the hearing impaired), or by e-mailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Loan applications can also be downloaded at www.sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Completed applications should be returned to the local DLOC or mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.The deadline to return economic injury disaster loan applications is Dec. 21, 2020. MEDIA CONTACT: Ruth Miller, PEMA: ruthmiller@pa.gov