Wilkes-Barre Senate Pennsylvania-including Senator Lisa Baker (R-Lehman Township) and Senator John Yudichak (I-Swayersville) – Senate Resolution 106 passed this week ending Governor Tom Wolf’s urgent statement.
The end of his urgency declaration was a direct result of last month’s primary election, and Pennsylvania voters came to the vote to overwhelmingly support the ability of Congress to end the urgency declaration 21 days later.
“Last year’s indefinite urgency and the end of massive restrictions are a positive step in rebuilding and restoring our community and economy, but providing some responsible protection for health care and those in need. Is still there, ”says Baker. “Families, employees and employers are all forced to weather the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lasting effects of decisions made. The passage of HR106 puts an end to unilateral decisions and moves forward. We will be able to work together to support, stabilize, and strengthen our nation. “
Yudichak also voted for House Bill 854, which ensures that key exemptions to protect the health and wellbeing of Pennsylvania citizens continue to be implemented.
“The citizens of Pennsylvania overwhelmingly supported two amendments to our constitution and voted to curb the governor’s excessive use of unilateral action under the state’s right to declare a state of emergency.” Said Yudichak. “The Senate’s actions reaffirm the will of the people of Pennsylvania by ending the governor’s urgent statement and paving the way for more responsible and coordinated management of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
House Resolution 106 ends the pandemic emergency declaration and with COVID-19 closes employers, restricts occupancy, suspends state laws, and ends the governor’s power to issue house rules.
Under House Bill 854, any exemptions previously made under the COVID-19 emergency will apply until September 30, 2021 unless terminated earlier by the authorities that first approved the exemption.
Yudichak said this would lead to important federal funding and exemptions for health and safety, including emergency permits for telemedicine, temporary work in nursing homes and nursing homes, and staffing issues in other health facilities. Said access is protected.
The lawsuit is being referred back to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Republican lawmaker, problem solver
Caucus announces infrastructure plan
US Congressman Dan Meuser R-Dallas is working with colleagues at Problem Solvers Caucus this week to release Building Bridges: a bipartisan physical infrastructure framework to break the deadlock in recent infrastructure negotiations with colleagues in the US. to bring real results to the people of the United States.
The 58-strong non-partisan caucus announced the Building Bridges Infrastructure Framework developed by the PSC Infrastructure Working Group.
Eight years of bipartisan infrastructure framework worth $ 1.249 trillion builds a strong and successful infrastructure network of the 21st. He said it will address the huge need for new infrastructure and the current backlog of postponed maintenance. ..
“It is important for us to use private capital to revitalize communities and rebuild roads, bridges and highways,” says Meuser. “Our Building Bridges framework includes infrastructure banks that complement existing sources of funding through private investment to improve access to capital for valuable infrastructure projects across the country without taxpayers. It contains. “
As part of the Building Bridges Framework, funding is requested in the following main categories:
• Highways, roads, security and bridges
• Specified community repair project
• transit
• Electric cars and buses
• Amtrak, passenger and freight railways
•Airport
• Waterways and ports
• Resilience funds and nature-based infrastructure
• Housing for veterans
• broadband
• Drinking water, sewage and western water storage
•Energy
• Repair the Super Fund site
• Plant recycling
Meuser said Problem Solvers Caucus is determined to meet its commitment to provide stable, long-term funding for US infrastructure.
Boback supports’ for them
Who served
Karen Boback, R-Harveys Lake, Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparation Committee Majority Chairs, Committee Members and Other Members of the House of Representatives and Majority Leader Kelly Benninghoff, R-Center / Mifflin A package of “For Those Who Served” laws in support of veterans and theirs Support families.
“Today we stand in the beautiful setting of Soldiers Grove, honoring the men and women who heroically served as members of the army in honor of our country,” said Bobak. “The bill was tabled by my committee just before Memorial Day. In memory of June 6, 1944, D-Day, combined with a July 4th celebration that represents a federal veteran community. We thought it was very important to work together. The commission met bipartisan to create a package of laws that would really support veterans and their families.
According to Bobuck, the package will increase funding not only for the Pennsylvania Veterans Trust Fund, but also for the 66th Veterans Services Office Program. Additional funding for the Veteran’s Honor Guard programs at three Pennsylvania national cemeteries will also be increased, as will an increase in the state’s pension programs for blind and paralyzed veterans.
“The Commission will continue to strengthen college admission standards, strengthen veterans document protection, veterans contact and utility programs, and update membership standards for various veterans and military committees. We worked on it, ”added Boback. “There is also a law focused on making Pennsylvania a partner in the Medal of Honor and a resolution calling on Congress to introduce new treatments for the management of post-traumatic stress injuries. “
The “For Those Who Served” legislative package included House Bills 164, 490, 941, 995, 1055, 1057, 1091, 1220, 1389, 1421, and 1427. House Resolution 103; and Senate Act 155.
L&I announces filing
For UC services by phone
Deputy Secretary-General Jennifer Belier of the Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) announced this week that a new version of the Pennsylvania Teleclaim System (PAT) is online for individuals to apply for unemployment benefits over the phone.
Replacing another phone file system, PAT is part of L & I’s new and newest Unemployment Compensation (UC) system, which launched on Tuesday.
“PAT provides an easy way for people who do not have computer access to claim weekly unemployment benefits,” says Belier. “With the changes to the new UC system, we can now offer this service 24 hours a day and at the same time give individuals the opportunity to view details of their claims online.”
Individuals wishing to apply for benefits through the UC or Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program can apply by calling 888-255-4728 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Property tax / rental discount
The deadline was extended to December 31st
Pennsylvania senior citizens and disabled people have had their 2020 deadline extended from June 30 to December 31, 2021 to apply for a reduction in rent and property tax paid in 2020. The Treasury announced this week.
Property tax / rental discount program applicants are encouraged to visit mypath.pa.gov to submit a discount application online. The tax office has set up this online portal to make it easier for program beneficiaries to submit applications. Previously, all applicants had to submit a paper application.
“MyPATH is an easy-to-use online tool that guides applicants through every step of the way to submit a rebate application,” said Revenue Director Dan Hassel. “We have already received a lot of positive feedback from many Pennsylvanians who have applied for rebates through myPATH this year. We hope others will benefit from this new online filing option. “
Pennsylvania law sets the annual deadline for property tax / rental discount programs to be June 30th. However, the law requires the Treasury Department to evaluate the program prior to the June 30 legal deadline to determine if funds are available. Deadline. So far we have sponsored everyone who is eligible for the program. In other words, you can extend the deadline for this year.
The rebate program benefits qualified Pennsylvanians over the age of 65. Widows and widows over 50 years old. People with disabilities over 18 years old. The income limits are $ 35,000 per year for homeowners and $ 15,000 per year for renters, with half of their Social Security income excluded.