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Gov. Wolf starts redistricting council, asks public for feedback

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Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf signed an executive order creating the Pennsylvania Redistricting Advisory Council, calling it the first step in a fair and transparent redistricting process. This involves taking a close look at the geographical area that each elected official represents, and it's... Read More.

PA DOC Secretary Wetzel leaves for public sector

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Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced his intention to name George Little to serve as Acting Secretary of the Department of Corrections (DOC). Little will replace outgoing Corrections Secretary John Wetzel, who is leaving to enter the private sector. "George Little has extensive leadership experience in the public... Read More.

Light a candle for World Suicide Prevention Day today

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Annville, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is encouraging everyone to light a candle at 8:00 PM on Friday, September 10 in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day. The annual observance is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention. Veterans... Read More.

Gov. Wolf praises Biden on new vaccine requirements

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Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf is praising President Joe Biden’s announcement to require all employers with more than 100 workers to be vaccinated or test for the virus weekly, affecting about 80 million Americans. Governor Tom Wolf issued the following statement praising President Joe... Read More.

State Police give Labor Day holiday crash data

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Harrisburg, PA – Members of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) arrested 587 motorists for driving under the influence and issued 9,968 speeding citations during the four-day Labor Day weekend from September 3-6, 2021. Troopers also cited 737 people for not wearing seat belts and issued... Read More.