Monday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 3.16.20

Senate - No Session Today.  House - In Session.

Op-Ed: Community Solar Will Open New Markets For Greater Energy Production - Fmr Navy Secretary John Lehman

Marcus Schneck: Did Warm Winter Kill PA’s Maple Syrup Season?

Marcus Schneck: Virus Cancels Annual Tohickon Creek Whitewater Release Event

Marcus Schneck: Coronavirus Advice For Appalachian Trail Hikers

Marcus Schneck: Salamanders, Frogs, Toads Are Dying Under Our Tires On PA Roads

Monday PA Capitol & Coronavirus NewsClips 3.16.20 -- Click Here

Other States/National/International

Op-Ed: Energy Innovation And Carbon Dividend Act Gains Support Inside, Outside Congress

Editorial: Land & Water Conservation Fund Package Among Most Important In Years

Coronavirus
AP: Governor: Statewide Shutdown Of All Nonessential Businesses  Nonessential Definition: http://bit.ly/2IP2jTi
AP- Marc Levy/Mark Scolforo: Coronavirus Shutdown In PA Extends To Philadelphia [March 16]
Fish & Boat Commission Sets Single, Statewide Opening Day For Trout Season For April 18, Eliminates Volunteer Role In Stocking
PUC Suspends Door-To-Door, In-Person Marketing By Energy Suppliers During Coronavirus Emergency [March 16]
Gaming Control Board Suspends Gaming Operations For All Casinos
PA Turnpike Temporarily Will Not Accept Cash To Safeguard Employee, Traveler Health
Dept. Of Health Reports 76 Coronavirus Cases [March 16]
Stephen Caruso: PA Senate Staffer Tested For Coronavirus After Showing Symptoms; Could Affect Session Schedule [March 16]

Wolf Orders Dine-In Service At Restaurants, Bars In Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery Counties To Close For 14 Days [March 16]

Nonessential State Employees In Harrisburg, Dauphin County Required To Telework, If Not Can Be Released Early [March 16]

DEP/DCNR Rachel Carson Building & DEP Southcentral Regional Office In Harrisburg Will Be Closed For 14 Days [March 16]

Workers Affected By Coronavirus May Be Eligible For Unemployment, Workers’ Compensation Benefits [March 16]

PUC: Utility, Internet Companies Act To Assist Consumers During Coronavirus Outbreak [March16]

Dept. Of Drug & Alcohol Programs Encourages Provider Partnerships Outside Southeast Mitigation Region [March 16]

PennDOT Closing Driver, Photo License Centers In Dauphin County [March 16]

Pennsylvania Takes Escalating Actions To Mitigate The Spread Of Coronavirus [March 15]
New Cancellations/Closures:
DEP/DCNR Rachel Carson Building & DEP Southcentral Regional Office In Harrisburg Will Be Closed For 14 Days [March 16]
-- March 16 House State Government Committee meeting
-- March 17 DEP Citizens Advisory Council meeting
-- March 19 Independent Regulatory Review Commission; Agenda Will Move To April 16
-- March 21 SEEDS Resilient Regional Economies Program, Moved To Sept. 15
-- March 25 Senate House Policy Committee Hearing On Grow PA Initiative
-- March 25, 27, April 9, 29, 30 PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers Regional Watershed Workshops

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[Posted: March 16, 2020]  PA Environment Digest