HARRISBURG, Pa. - With the official arrival of winter, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn is reminding outdoors enthusiasts Pennsylvania’s state forest and park systems again are rolling out the welcome mat for winter visitors intent on enjoying cold-weather, outdoor fun. FULL ARTICLE

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Wolf Administration on Friday announced that the state will allocate another $5 million in federal funding to a loan repayment program for health care practitioners providing medical and behavioral health care and treatment for substance use disorder and opioid use disorder in areas where there is high opioid-use and a shortage of health care practitioners. FULL ARTICLE

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) on Friday released its employment situation report for November 2019. FULL ARTICLE

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Members of the Wolf Administration on Friday spoke in the state Capitol Rotunda to share resources and advice for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders (SUD) during the holiday season. FULL ARTICLE

HERSHEY, PA - Yesterday, Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding and Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Kevin Brightbill joined Santa Claus and his nine reindeer at Hersheypark Christmas Candylane to announce that they have received a clean bill of health and are cleared for take-off on December 24. FULL ARTICLE

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Nearly 14,000 state employees have been honored since Governor Tom Wolf signed an executive order in June creating the Pennsylvania State Employee Service Recognition Campaign to annually recognize and thank commonwealth employees who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, the Reserves, and National Guard. FULL ARTICLE

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of $4.75 million in funding through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), to promote community participation and collaborations among nonprofits, businesses, and residents while producing outcomes that assist a distressed area or the low-income population in a neighborhood. FULL ARTICLE

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Department of Corrections Sec. John Wetzel released an infographic report, Crimelines, highlighting the significant drop in crime over the past 20 years in Pennsylvania. FULL ARTICLE

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine is encouraging residents to take steps to have a healthy, enjoyable holiday season by remembering to stay active, eat healthy and take steps to maintain stress levels. FULL ARTICLE

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Governor Tom Wolf joined legislative leaders and justices yesterday to formalize a joint agreement with Pew Charitable Trusts on the creation of a Juvenile Justice Task Force to assess how the state handles juvenile justice, and to develop a report detailing what should be done to strengthen the system. FULL ARTICLE