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Auditor General Questions Oversight of Public Assistance Benefit Cards
The state Auditor General is questioning the oversight of public assistance that’s distributed through electronic benefits transfer cards. Jack Wagner says he can’t say with assurance that the cards are being used properly and only for their intended purposes. He says that’s because the Department of Public Welfare has not provided enough records and supporting documentation […]
Governor Tom Corbett on assistance available to those affected by flood waters in Pennsylvania
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance Offered in Pennsylvania Counties Covered By Disaster Declarations
An additional form of assistance is available in the 27 counties covered by the federal disaster declarations for Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. People who are unable to work because of damage caused by the severe storms and flooding may be eligible for federal disaster unemployment assistance if they live in one of those […]
Disaster Recovery Centers Now Open
As Pennsylvanians rebuild from the recent flooding disaster, seven Disaster Recovery Centers have opened in some of the hardest hit areas of the state. “We are going to have our agencies right in there in these centers, to use it as one-stop shopping as much as we can,” Governor Tom Corbett explained on Radio PA’s […]
Bills Would Make English PA’s Official Language
Two similar bills would ensure that English is the language of state government, and that polices don’t show preference for any language other than English. State Rep. RoseMarie Swanger (R-Lebanon) says her bill (HB 361) would not force people to speak English, or outlaw any other languages. “I consider my bill to be an encouragement… […]
President Declares Disaster for Pennsylvania
The damage from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee has now opened more than two dozen counties for federal assistance. President Obama has issued a disaster declaration for 19 counties affected by the flooding. 11 counties were included an earlier disaster declaration for Hurricane Irene. Three counties were on both declarations. It means that individual […]
Stricter Fuel Economy Standards Expected to Boost Aluminum Industry
Automakers are making more use of aluminum for new car and light truck construction as they seek to lower the weight for their vehicles and meet the stricter fuel economy standards announced over the summer. A new survey of North American automakers conducted by Ducker Worldwide finds aluminum is already the leading material in engine […]
Some Restaurants and Food Facilities Need Inspections to Reopen After Flooding
Restaurants and food facilities that are normally inspected by the state will need to be checked by the Bureau of Food Safety before they can reopen from flood damage. The State Agriculture Department has brought in food sanitarians from areas not hit hard by the flooding to inspect restaurants and food facilities that were damaged. […]