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HARRISBURG, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently joined Dr. Danielle Ward, veterinarian for the department’s Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement and Aurora Velazquez, executive director of the Philadelphia Animal …
Ag Secretary Continues Push for Dog License Fee Increase, Warns of Infectious Disease Risks Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware) signed a bipartisan letter to the Pennsylvania Department of Health asking them to clearly explain how and when counties that are lagging in …
Williams Joins Bipartisan Call for Changes to the Vaccine Distribution System Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced this week that $552.7 million has been distributed to counties across Pennsylvania, of which $18.8 million was transferred to Chester County, to provide …
$18.8 Million for Rental & Utility Assistance Transferred to Chester County Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the recent passage of the American Rescue Plan Act by the U.S. Senate:
Statement from Agriculture Secretary on Senate Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Republican Southeast House delegation is demanding the administration give the responsibility and authority for allocating and distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to the Pennsylvania National Guard.
Southeast House Republican Delegation Demands National Guard Take Over Distribution, Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In January 2021, President Biden released the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness. The plan is driven by science, data, and public health to improve …
Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was recently joined by veterinarians from the Pennsylvania SPCA and Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) where they discussed the risk for sick dogs …
PA Agriculture Secretary Insists Lack of Dog License Fee Increase Puts Buyers at Risk Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — At a budget hearing Thursday at the state Capitol, Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, questioned Budget Secretary Jen Swails on Gov. …
Lawrence: Why Are COVID-19 Vaccinations Missing from Governor’s Budget Proposal? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania collected $2.7 billion in General Fund revenue in February, which was $593.9 million, or 28.4 percent, more than anticipated, reported Revenue Secretary Dan Hassell. Fiscal year-to-date …
Pennsylvania Collects $2.7 Billion in February 2021, 28.4% More than Anticipated Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education announced more political appointees that will lead various parts of the agency. The agency states these diverse and accomplished individuals will bring …
U.S. Department of Education Announces More Biden-Harris Appointees Read More