Since this is the season when families focus on how they will cover education costs, they may be looking for additional information. PHEAA, represented by Linda Pacewicz and Daniel Wray of PA Forward, is offering a series of one-hour webinars on the topic of Covering the Gap. These webinars emphasize best practices (such as seeking grants and scholarships first), reminds families about additional resources (such as payment plans), and touch on private/alternative loans as a last resort. The discussion will also include the basics of credit: what is a credit score, what factors impact a credit score, how can a credit score be improved, etc. Please register below for one or more of these informative presentations and have your questions answered. Date/Time: July 21st Tuesday, 6:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time Invitation and registration link: 7/21 Tuesday 6:30 pm webinar or Call-in Toll Number (US/Canada) 1-650-479-3207 Access code: 127 090 4408 Password 1234 Date/Time: July 28th Tuesday, 6:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time Invitation and registration link: 7/28 Tuesday 6:30pm webinar or Call-in Toll Number (US/Canada) 1-650-479-3207 Access code: 127 734 7232 Password 1234 Date/Time: July 29th Wednesday, 12:00 PM/Noon Eastern Daylight Time Invitation and registration link: 7/29 Wednesday, 12:Noon webinar or Call-in Toll Number (US/Canada) 1-650-479-3207 Access code: 127 434 1185 Password 1234 Date/Time: August 4th Tuesday, Read more
Today, the Governor’s Budget Office opened the application window for the 2020 Round 1 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). The application window will remain open until Wednesday, August 12, 2020. As a reminder, RACP is a two-step application process . The first step is to be authorized in a Capital Budget Itemization Act, like the one that was just enacted on July 1 (SB905). Only projects that have been authorized in the most recent Capital Budget Itemization Act or in any other Capital Budget Itemization Act from the past 10 years may apply for RACP funding. A list of projects for which an application may be submitted can be found here: Itemized Project Eligible for Funding (Excel). The second step in the process is to apply to the Governor’s Office of Budget when an application window opens, like the one that opened today. If an entity applied to the RACP program in the past, the entity must still submit a new application in order to be eligible for this round. Applications do not rollover to future rounds. After the Office of Budget reviews the applications, the governor will make the final determination of which projects will receive RACP funds. Please note that RACP is a highly competitive grant program. Inclusion in a Capital Budget Itemization Act does not guarantee the project will be funded, nor at the amount requested. All projects must go through this competitive application process. To apply during the Read more
HARRISBURG, June 16 – State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, today applauded the adoption of two police reform bills by the PA House Judiciary Committee, H.B. 1841 and H.B. 1910. “When we took the rostrum last week in Harrisburg, we were saying enough is enough,” Hill-Evans said, referring to a protest by PA Legislative Black Caucus members and other legislators last week that halted the House’s regular voting session. “Because we spoke up, change is happening. It pains me that it takes the death of so many innocents in order to enact change, but my hope is that their deaths will continue to inspire us to keep doing work that protects the people of the commonwealth. We keep hearing that these are examples of a ‘few bad apples’ in our police force. What people don’t seem to remember is the full saying, ‘a few bad apples spoil the barrel’. In our law enforcement, there is no room for error. Not when it results in the loss of innocent life.” An amended, H.B. 1910 would require the training of police officers to identify and report suspected child abuse to also include a provision addressing the use of deadly force. A change to the bill that won support was to require the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission to develop in-service training, including annual instruction on the use of force, de-escalation, and harm-reduction techniques and biennial instruction Read more
YORK, June 16 – State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, today applauded the United States Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Bostock v. Clayton County in support of LGBTQ+ workplace protections. “This decision reaffirms what we’ve all known for a long time: that discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation is wrong,” Hill-Evans said. “Now, we have the legal standing to prove and enforce it. By deciding that civil rights law barring sex discrimination in the workplace applies to discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, millions of Americans can live freely and feel better protected in the workplace. We must do everything we can to help our family, friends and neighbors in the LGBTQ+ community feel welcomed in the workplace.” In a 6-3 decision, United States Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote: “Congress adopted broad language making it illegal for an employer to rely on an employee’s sex when deciding to fire that employee. We do not hesitate to recognize today a necessary consequence of that legislative choice: An employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender defies the law.” For more information, contact Hill-Evans’ office at (717) 848-9595. ### Read more
YORK, June 5 –State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, today thanked Gov. Tom Wolf after an announcement that York County will be officially moving into the Green Phase officially on Friday, June 12, 2020. "We have all done our part and patiently waited as the data has been collected over the last few months,” Hill-Evans said. “I want to thank the residents of York County for all of their hard work to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Now, we are finally entering into the Green Phase. I am happy to see our county strategically reopening when it is safe for public health, although there is still much more left to be done. This is not a full return to business as usual, and we must remain diligent in our social distancing while we start to reopen businesses and lift the stay-at-home order.” The Green Phase eases most restrictions by lifting the stay-at-home and business closure orders to allow the economy to strategically reopen while continuing to prioritize public health. While this phase will facilitate a return to a “new normal,” it will be equally important to continue to monitor public health indicators and adjust orders and restrictions as necessary to ensure the spread of disease remains at a minimum. Work and Congregate Settings Restrictions Continued Telework Strongly Encouraged. Businesses with In-Person Operations Must Follow Updated Business and Building Safety Requirements . Read more
YORK, June 3 –State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, today issued the following statement in response to a string of high-profile deaths not limited to George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Antwon Rose. Eric Garner. Michael Brown, Jr. Tamir Rice. Walter Scott. Alton Sterling. Philando Castile. "We are tired. Tired of having to repeat ourselves over and over again that our lives matter,” Hill-Evans said. “The list of loved ones taken from us due to the poor judgment and needless violent actions of some law enforcement agents hired to protect our communities is unfortunately nothing new. The roots of racism and injustice for people of color run deep. We must continue to work tirelessly to dismantle the systemic racism already built within our power structures. “No longer are we willing to sit quietly by. We are waking up and speaking out. I applaud those marching and protesting for equal treatment and a fair justice system. The oppression that has faced our communities has gone on for far too long. We must continue to insist on better behavior and non-violent solutions from each and every member of law enforcement. “With that said, I am focused on solutions. My colleagues in the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus ha ve legislation that can fix our criminal justice system and heal our communities. As an example of such legislation, I am looking forward to advancing a bill that would create a special independent Read more
It has just been confirmed that PA Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine will join me and hair and nail salons and barbers in the 95th District on a Zoom meeting Saturday, May 23 at 1:30 p.m. Questions must be submitted ahead of time and additional questions will be answered as time permits. This is the first step in communicating concerns and sharing ideas for these small business owners to reopen safely. Please see the Zoom Meeting Information below. It can also be found on my Facebook and Twitter (@RepHillEvans). Please submit advanced questions at RepHill-Evans@pahouse.net by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 22. Topic: Discussion with Barbers, Hair Salons, Nail Salons Time: May 23, 2020 1:30 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78217122342?pwd=WDBKcVg2V2pUeWZ1ZTIzUkhiQ0cwQT09 Meeting ID: 782 1712 2342 Password: 0HJrtc Read more
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak today announced the launch of Pennsylvania's Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program to provide an additional 13 weeks of benefits to people who exhaust their regular unemployment compensation (UC). PEUC is included in the new federal unemployment compensation benefits provided by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act . Pennsylvania has implemented all programs under the new CARES Act and paid out nearly $7.4 billion in total unemployment benefits since mid-March. Important information about the extended benefits program follows and has also been emailed or mailed via the United States Postal Service to all individuals who potentially qualify for PEUC. Eligibility You are eligible for PEUC if you: Are unemployed between March 29 through December 26, 2020; Have exhausted your regular state or federal benefits with week ending July 6, 2019 or later; Are currently not eligible for state or federal unemployment benefits; and Are able and available to work and actively seeking work, except for COVID-19-related reasons including illness, quarantine, or "stay at home" orders. How to Receive PEUC If you have an open UC claim but exhausted all of your benefits, the 13 additional weeks Read more
Starting May 18th, WellSpan Health will be relocating one of their COVID-19 Community Testing Centers from the York Fair Expo Center to the top parking deck of the Greenway Tech Building, located at 540 S. George St. This location brings a centralized service to our community members that may need COVID-19 testing. For the safety of our community members, parking will be restricted in the area during the hours of tent operation. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Parking will be restricted on S. George St. southbound from Maple St. to Boundary Ave. We understand this parking restriction may come as an inconvenience, so WellSpan Health will allow Community members to use their lot on Cleveland Avenue. For more information on COVID-19 from WellSpan Health, click here . Read more
YORK, May 15 – On the heels of Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement that York County will move to the yellow phase of the reopening process on Friday, May 22, state Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, thanked the 95th District and all York County residents for their determination and dedication in helping slow the spread of COVID-19. “It’s a tremendous honor to represent the residents of the 95th Legislative District and I thank them and all York County residents. We have followed the strong leadership of our top state officials, County commissioners, and municipal officials in practicing social distancing and doing our part to help reopen our economy safely. Our entire county has shown a willingness to take the hard steps to protect ourselves and our communities by working together and doing what we know to be right. “Our residents deserve a tremendous amount of credit for following the science and data, as well as the advice of our health experts throughout this pandemic. I fully understand the frustration and anxiety this situation has brought. Now we must all remain steadfast. Our adherence to the recommendations is how we successfully flattened the curve. Adherence is how we’ll successfully move to the next phase. During the coming week, our businesses will be making arrangements to safely reopen and put protections in place to ensure employees and customers can safely return. “As we move Read more
YORK, May 12 – State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, today responded to a group of representatives gathering to call for reopening York County before the official transition from Red Phase to Yellow Phase. “I share in the frustrations of my constituents who have lost a job, lost working hours, or lost customers,” Hill-Evans said. “However, to open quickly, without the approval of our scientific community, would allow the virus to extend this economic hardship, diminish the hard-fought gains we worked so hard on to flatten the curve, and lead to the needless loss of lives. “I do not take this extended economic hardship lightly. It is understandable for business leaders and local officials to be frustrated. But to be clear, businesses who ignore public health measures put their entire operation at risk. Businesses could lose their workforce, and families could lose loved ones. Reopening prematurely will lead to nothing but further prolonging the economic crisis. “We are having frequent discussions with our health officials and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine to ensure that we are matching up with the criteria of the Health Department and the governor’s Stay-at-Home orders. As we move ever closer to the metrics that will take us from red to green, I will continue to listen to the science and expertise of our city health officials to make sure every life is considered, and that the Read more
Guidance from Wellspan The Emergency Department has guidelines on when to call them with respect to COVID-19: If you are experiencing a serious healthcare emergency – such as heart attack, stroke, severe shortness of breath, confusion, or major traumatic injury – call 911. If you are not experiencing a serious healthcare emergency, and you think you need to be tested or have symptoms of COVID-19 - the Emergency Department is NOT the best place to get care. It is best to use the Coronavirus Online Assessment Tool available at WellSpan.org/Coronavirus : https://www.wellspan.org/coronavirus & https://www.wellspan.org/coronavirus-en-español/ OR Call your primary care provider OR If you don’t have a primary care provider, call WellSpan’s Coronavirus Information Hotline toll-free at (855) 851-3641 OR If you don’t have a primary care provider, contact WellSpan Online Urgent Care , go to WellSpan Online Urgent Care appointment. Enter “COVID19” coupon code to waive costs. What to do if you get COVID-19 ? Financial ability should not be a barrier to COVID-19 testing or medical care. If you have insurance, Medicare or Medicaid, WellSpan will collect your insurance coverage information, but will not bill or collect any deductible, co-insurance, or any other payment for the screening, Read more
York County is now under the Stay-At-Home order issued by Governor Tom Wolf. This Stay-At-Home order is extended until April 30 th . My office will not be open to the public until at least after the Stay-At-Home order is lifted and the House has allowed us to. If you have any questions or concerns for the office, leave a voicemail at (717) 848-9595 or for more detailed inquiries email RepHill-Evans@pahouse.net . My staff and I will NOT be able to assist with our usual functions of Property Tax/Rent Rebates, PennDOT work, or other related work until the office is open again. We hope to be open in May. If you would like more information on how our state is responding to the coronavirus, COVID-19, click here . Read more
Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that new funding is available to help small businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, through a new program under the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority’s (PIDA) Small Business First Fund, the COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program (CWCA). Read more
Please see the following guidance on what constitutes a life-sustaining business, per Gov. Tom Wolf, updated at 2 p.m. March 24, 2020: UPDATED 2:00pm, March 24, 2... by Governor Tom Wolf on Scribd Read more
The Wolf Administration today reminded Pennsylvanians of food assistance resources available and what actions it is taking to ensure access to food does not stop in spite of the COVID-19 mitigation efforts. “Life has slowed and it has changed, but it has not stopped for the millions of Pennsylvanians who depend on food assistance programs. We know that this pandemic has caused many people and families to find that they are suddenly food insecure and require assistance,” said Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller. “The Wolf Administration is doing everything it can to ensure that everyone’s food security needs in the commonwealth are met during this uncertain time.”DHS is continuing to process applications and benefit renewals for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Emergency SNAP applications can be expedited and issued in five days. Pennsylvanians can apply for SNAP online at www.compass.state.pa.us. Read more
The PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has established a new resource account where businesses and staff can submit questions on exemptions regarding the closure of physical locations for non-life-sustaining businesses in the Commonwealth. Businesses seeking exemptions from closure: Please contact ra-dcexemptions@pa.gov . Other questions about closures can be directed to ra-dcedcs@pa.gov . For more COVID-19 business information, DCED has set up a web site that continually will be updated as information becomes available: https://dced.pa.gov/resources . Read more
WellSpan Health is planning an open-air COVID-19 coronavirus testing location at the York Expo Center, which is set to open tomorrow, Friday, March 20. This is part of our ongoing effort to meet the COVID-19 challenge head-on by removing barriers to care for patients and constituents. As with all WellSpan open-air testing locations, this test collection location is not for walk-in patients . This is intended to serve patients who were previously evaluated by a clinician and for whom testing is recommended. Patients seeking testing should call (not visit) their primary care provider for screening and assessment. WellSpan care teams will accept physician referrals through WellSpan’s Epic electronic health record or through a printed referral note from a licensed medical provider. The hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, beginning Friday, March 20 at 7 a.m. The York Expo Center offers a larger, centrally located area to conduct testing more quickly and efficiently. In addition, it will allow WellSpan to safely test people while they remain in their vehicles – offering a convenient and safer testing area for both patients and care teams. A reminder that consumers can use the self-assessment tool on WellSpan.org/coronavirus to check their risk for COVID-19. In addition, assessments can be conducted by the WellSpan Online Urgent Care service. Patients without a primary care provider are Read more
Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Human Services (DHS) is closing all county assistance offices (CAOs) statewide to the public beginning Tuesday, March 17 in coordination with Governor Wolf’s mitigation guidance regarding COVID-19. In-person business will resume no sooner than Wednesday, April 1. Pennsylvanians are encouraged to use DHS’ online applications and resources to apply for benefits or submit paperwork as necessary. Read more
YORK, MARCH 4 – State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, today announced that a $17,501 grant has been approved for the York County History Center. “York’s history is rich and full of memorable moments, including becoming our nation’s first capital,” Hill-Evans said. “It’s important to maintain and preserve these historical organizations in order to show generations to come their past and where they came from. We cannot allow our past to disappear and repeat the same mistakes. We need to continue to learn, grow, and develop as a society and culture. Sites like this continue to make sure that happens.” Cultural and Historical Support Grants are to provide general operating support to Pennsylvania museums and official county historical societies that are not directly supported by other state agency operating support programs. An eligible museum must have an annual operating budget exceeding $100,000 and at least one full-time professional staff person. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission received 153 applications. All applicants were eligible. Fifty-six official county historical societies applied for support grants and 12 qualified in the museum category. The number of counties to receive funding increased from 57 to 58 of the 67 counties. Museums outside of Philadelphia with budgets between $100,000 and $3.5 million receive a grant based on 1.235% of the operating budget, Read more
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