A divided Washington stands firm as Pennsylvanians start to feels effects of shutdown
(WHTM) — An automated message from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps thousands of Pennsylvanians heat their homes in the winter, makes it clear how dire things could get if the federal government doesn’t come to a funding agreement soon. “If the federal government does not reopen or funding is not released […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Governor Josh Shapiro announced assistance for food banks as millions of Pennsylvanians who depend on SNAP face questions amid the federal shutdown. The governor announced $5 million in state funding that will be directed to Feeding Pennsylvania, which will distribute funds to food banks across the…
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- The U.S. House is not in session, though the Senate voted down two plans to reopen the federal government. The shutdown will continue and, for PennDOT, it's business as usual. "There are no current funding impacts to PennDOT as a result of the federal shutdown," the…