CapitolRoundup
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Toomey, others introduce legislation to bolster Americans’ retirement savings
WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Senators Pat Toomey, R-Lehigh Valley, and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and U.S. Representatives Peter Meijer (MI-03) this week introduced the Retirement Savings Modernization Act to bolster Americans’ retirement savings by allowing workers to diversify assets included in defined contribution plans, such as 401(k) plans.
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DHS warns LIHEAP recipients of potential scam; details safe way to apply
WILKES-BARRE — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead this week advised Pennsylvanians of a potential scam in which individuals are going door to door asking Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) recipients to see their bills to ensure they are receiving the correct LIHEAP funds.
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Casey seeks information on nursing home staffing shortages, inspection delays
WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Sen. Bob Casey this week said some state survey agencies have reported vacancy rates of up to 50% among inspection staff, affecting agencies’ ability to carry out oversight work to protect the health and safety of nursing home residents
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AG audit of Pa. Turnpike Commission calls for ‘innovative solutions’
WILKES-BARRE — Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor this week released a performance audit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, which found it continues to face significant challenges to meet its financial obligations putting the burden on travelers.
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Capitol Roundup: Gov. Wolf announces $185M to support local law enforcement
Gov. Tom Wolf this week announced the availability of $185 million in state funding for two new programs that improve community safety by ensuring adequate resources for local law enforcement and county district attorneys’ offices.
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Capitol Roundup: Casey, Toomey disagree on Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness plan
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey sharply disagreed this week on President Joe Biden’s announcement to cancel $10,000 of student debt for people making less than $125,000 a year.
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State investigative unit to combat financial exploitation of older adults
WILKES-BARRE — Continuing its work to address and prevent one of the fastest growing forms of elder abuse, the Department of Aging this week announced the formation of a dedicated investigative unit to support Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in probing complex financial exploitation cases and obtaining justice for older Pennsylvanians.
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Educational Gratuity Program provides assistance to children of veterans
WILKES-BARRE — As the school year approaches, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) wants eligible veterans with children to know that financial assistance is available to those attending post-high school education or training at an approved institution in the commonwealth through its Educational Gratuity Program.
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Significant updates to Pa.s Minimum Wage Act take effect Aug. 5
WILKES-BARRE — Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier this week announced that changes to regulations in Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage Act take take effect today, Friday, Aug. 5, with the goal of protecting wages earned by thousands of workers across the commonwealth and leveling the playing field for employers competing in a…
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App connects students, families experiencing homelessness with resources
WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) this week announced the creation of Finding Your Way in PA — a Pennsylvania-based mobile and desktop app developed by the Center for Schools and Communities to help connect students and families experiencing homelessness with local services and resources.