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Wolf Administration Explores Lead Exposure Prevention & Remediation Initiative

Wolf Administration Explores Lead Exposure Prevention & Remediation Initiative

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf on Friday announced that the Department of Human Services (DHS) is exploring the possibility of using Medicaid funds to pay for primary prevention measures that focus on identifying and reducing the sources of environmental childhood lead exposure. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 16, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
DEP Announces Statewide Surveillance of Ticks

DEP Announces Statewide Surveillance of Ticks

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that it is conducting a five-year environmental surveillance of ticks to assess the risk of tickborne illnesses across Pennsylvania. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 15, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Gov. Wolf Thanks Pennsylvanians for Record Response to Recreational Marijuana Listening Tour and Feedback Form

Gov. Wolf Thanks Pennsylvanians for Record Response to Recreational Marijuana Listening Tour and Feedback Form

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf on Wednesday thanked Pennsylvanians for their overwhelming response to the lieutenant governor’s statewide tour and online feedback form to gauge interest in whether the state should consider legalizing adult-use recreational marijuana. To date, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has held 18 recreational marijuana listening tours in 17 Pennsylvania counties with another 50-plus stops planned through June. “The response to the lieutenant governor’s listening tours has been tremendous, with people across the state making their voices heard,” Gov. Wolf said. “This is exactly the type of discussion I had hoped John would get – for, against, not sure. Everyone’s opinion is important and valued. “Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to attend an event or respond online. I appreciate your time and input, which are invaluable as we study this issue.” In addition to the thousands of people who have attended a listening tour session, more than 21,000 have responded to the online feedback form, offering their opinions on the topic. The governor’s correspondence office, which tracks the online form, noted that no other topic has received this level of response or interaction since the governor took office in 2015. “I want to thank the people of Pennsylvania for coming and participating in this important conversation we are having in the commonwealth,” Lt. Gov. Fetterman said. “The stops have been cordial, engaging, and thoughtful. I look forward to continuing this tour and hearing from everyone.” “I’m pleased that Pennsylvanians are taking the time to let us know their thoughts on the topic of legalizing adult-use marijuana,” Gov. Wolf said. “It’s my hope that this level of interaction becomes the norm on issues important to Pennsylvanians. It’s how we can best develop policy and programs – by listening to our everyone’s perspectives.” Lt. Gov. Fetterman’s listening tour continues with an event tonight in Montgomery County. See a list of scheduled events or access the online feedback form here.
by · March 13, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Wolf Administration Provides Tips to Avoid Tax Scams

Wolf Administration Provides Tips to Avoid Tax Scams

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Wolf Administration is offering tips to help Pennsylvanians avoid tax scams. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 12, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Attorney General Shapiro Takes On Tech Support Scams

Attorney General Shapiro Takes On Tech Support Scams

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Acknowledging National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced his office participated in a nationwide effort to combat tech support scammers, who try to trick consumers—particularly senior citizens—into buying costly tech support and repair services. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 8, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
REAL IDs Now Available to Pennsylvania Residents

REAL IDs Now Available to Pennsylvania Residents

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is proud to announce that optional REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses and photo ID cards are now available for Pennsylvania residents who want one. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 6, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
New Funding to Support Development of Mobile Game to Help Pennsylvanians Land Manufacturing Jobs

New Funding to Support Development of Mobile Game to Help Pennsylvanians Land Manufacturing Jobs

HARRISBURG, Pa. – On Monday, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding to support the development of a mobile game that will help individuals land jobs in the manufacturing sector. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 5, 2019 · Business, Local News, News, PA News
Governor Wolf: Commonwealth is Prepared for Winter Storm Scott

Governor Wolf: Commonwealth is Prepared for Winter Storm Scott

HARRISBURG, Pa. – With fast-moving Winter Storm Scott expected to bring snow across Pennsylvania on Sunday, Governor Tom Wolf is reminding Pennsylvanians that the commonwealth is prepared for winter weather and they should be, too. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 2, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Wolf Announces $800K in Grant Awards to Support Veterans

Wolf Announces $800K in Grant Awards to Support Veterans

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf announced on Thursday that $800,000.00 of grant money from the Veterans Trust Fund (VTF) will be awarded to 29 Pennsylvania organizations that support veterans’ programs throughout the Commonwealth. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 1, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Wolf Introduces PA GI Bill, First Education Program to Support PA National Guard Member Families

Wolf Introduces PA GI Bill, First Education Program to Support PA National Guard Member Families

ANNVILLE, Pa. – On Wednesday at Fort Indiantown Gap, Governor Tom Wolf outlined the benefits of his proposed PA GI Bill that enables members of the Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) to earn college benefits for their spouse and children. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 28, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News