News Releases

The Office of the State Fire Commissioner is offering funding via the COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program (FCEMSGP), according to Senator John R. Gordner (R-27).   [Read More]

Local schools can apply now for funding through two new grant programs created last month to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and school employees during COVID-19, according to Senator John R. Gordner (R-27).   [Read More]

Future emergency disaster declarations could not be extended beyond 30 days without legislative approval under a proposed Constitutional Amendment approved by the Senate today, according to Senator John R. Gordner (R-27), who supported the measure.   [Read More]

The Senate has passed two bills to direct $2.6 billion in federal CARES funding to support individuals, families, small businesses, organizations and county governments that were most heavily impacted by the COVID-19 virus, according to Senator John R. Gordner (R-27).    [Read More]

As the number of positive COVID-19 cases steadily decrease, the Senate approved a package of bills today (May 13) that would give county governments more discretion over reopening their local economies and provide a way for the reopening of some businesses -- if they can operate in a manner that protects employees and customers, according to Senator John R. Gordner (R-27).   [Read More]

After a Senate hearing last week highlighted inadequacies in COVID-19 testing in long-term care facilities, the Wolf Administration has reversed course and announced today that they will begin widespread testing of residents and employees, according to Senator John R. Gordner (R-27).   [Read More]