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Business Rep. Mike Kelly Is One of the Wealthiest Members of Congress. He Still Received as Much as $1M in PPP Funding.

Kelly’s car dealerships received the federal funding back in April under the Paycheck Protection Program, which was created by Congress to help ease the economic impact of the coronavirus.

July 7, 2020 5:03 pm EDT
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Money Philadelphians Are Struggling to Pay Water Bills. It Could Get Even Worse.

Nearly half of low-income Philadelphians live in areas with unaffordable water bills.

June 26, 2020 8:52 am EDT
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Money Your Water and Electric Still Can’t Be Terminated for Non-Payment, Despite Republicans’ Efforts

The state utility commission enacted a moratorium on shutoffs in March as Gov. Tom Wolf implemented shutdown orders to help stop the spread of the virus.

June 19, 2020 8:27 am EDT
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Politics State Republicans Refuse to Give Essential Workers a $15 Minimum Wage

In April, Rep. Matthew Bradford, a Democrat, attempted to help frontline workers by proposing an amendment to a Republican bill that, if passed, would have increased the minimum wage for essential workers to $15 an hour.

June 11, 2020 2:58 pm EDT
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Money If You Get Unemployment Benefits, You Need to Read This

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the GOP will not extend the added $600 weekly benefit when it expires at the end of July.

May 22, 2020 10:51 am EDT

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Money Cheers, PA! To-Go Cocktails Are Coming, Gov. Wolf Says

“This measure will be a valuable economic lifeline that will help Pennsylvania businesses struggling with financial hardships during this pandemic.”

May 20, 2020 1:56 pm EDT
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Money PA Begins Issuing Property Tax and Rent Rebates to Seniors and Disabled

The programs benefit Pennsylvanians ages 65 and older, adults with disabilities, and widows and widowers ages 50 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters.

May 20, 2020 10:38 am EDT