Category: State News
Wolf Administration Leads Training on Treating Pregnant & Parenting People With Opioid Use Disorder
HARRISBURG, Pa. – As recovery month continues, the departments of Health and Drug and Alcohol Programs, along with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), partnered to provide training on SAMHSA’s Clinical Guidance for Treating Pregnant and Parenting People with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Their Infants.
Pa. Dept. of Health: One COVID-19 Case Removed from Venango County Tally, 806 New Cases Reported Statewide
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., September 25, that there are 806 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 154,203.
Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism Receives DCNR 2020 Grant
The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism received a DCNR 2020 grant totaling $228,750.00 to manage heritage area initiatives, including the installation of new signage and rehabilitation of the Scheide House and Downs Building.
Advisory Committee Recommends Pausing Unemployment Benefit System Change During Unprecedented Claims Volume
HARRISBURG, Pa. – At the recommendation of state legislators, stakeholders and the U.S. Department of Labor, Pennsylvania will avoid potentially disrupting people relying on unemployment compensation by pausing the launch of a new system that will change how to file for and claim benefits.
Agriculture Secretary Encourages Farmers to Reach Out As Industry Faces Growing Stress Throughout Pandemic
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Department of Human Services Dr. Perri Rosen joined industry and healthcare representatives for an open conversation about decreasing stigma surrounding mental health in agriculture.
Two New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Venango County, 853 Positives Statewide
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., September 24, that there were 853 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 153,397.
Pa.’s Failure to Mandate Quicker Death Reporting Before the Coronavirus Fueled Wild Data Fluctuations, Mistrust
For years, Pennsylvania has had a hard time counting its dead.
Pennsylvania Requests Additional Assistance For All SNAP Recipients Following Federal Court Ruling
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has submitted a request to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that would extend additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds to all SNAP recipients.
L&I Takes Additional Action Against New Wave Of PUA Fraud
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) on Wednesday announced that due to an alarming spike in suspicious applications for unemployment benefits through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program, additional anti-fraud and identity verification measures will be put in place.
Secretary Of Agriculture Highlights ‘Earn While You Learn’ Agriculture Apprenticeship Opportunity
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Wednesday encouraged young Pennsylvanians to apply for an Agriculture Equipment Service Technician Apprenticeship where they’ll earn a paycheck while they learn hands-on skills in science, technology, engineering, and math.
