“Our state and its economy are dependent on these small businesses thriving and providing services to our communities. They have shut down their businesses in an effort to protect our community. It is time that we get them the funds they desperately need so they can make ends meet until it’s safe to reopen their…
The federal benefits are in addition to Pennsylvania’s regular unemployment benefit, which is about half of a person’s full-time weekly income up to $572 per week for 26 weeks.
Senator Lisa Baker is reminding community residents that services are still available to protect victims of child abuse, domestic violence and other crimes against vulnerable populations during the state’s response to COVID-19.