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Major Drug Bust in Jefferson and Clearfield counties

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Jefferson County, PA  - Reports came in Tuesday morning from eye witnesses of an apparent drug bust in DuBois, Brockport, Reynoldsville, and portions of Falls Creek. Local, state, and federal officials were all involved. Helicopters were seen in the area. Although details are limited at this... Read More.

PA-Task Force 1 activated in anticipation of Hurricane Ida

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Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that two members of Pennsylvania-Task Force 1 (PA-TF1) have been activated to Baton Rouge, La., and the entire 80-member task force has been put on alert to support operations in anticipation of Hurricane Ida. “Hurricane Ida is a... Read More.

All flags to fly at half-staff for victims in Kabul

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Harrisburg, PA - In accordance with the recent Presidential Flag Order, Governor Tom Wolf ordered United States and commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds to fly at half-staff in honor of the victims of the terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan... Read More.

Gov. Wolf calls on FEMA to lower thresholds for flood aid

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Harrisburg, PA - As Pennsylvania experiences more localized short-duration high-intensity rainstorms that cause devastating flash flooding, Governor Tom Wolf sent a letter urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to lower the federal damage assessment thresholds required for these events to qualify for federal... Read More.

Opioid disaster declaration ended, Assembly declines to extend

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Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania’s opioid disaster declaration ended yesterday, August 25, after the Republican-controlled General Assembly declined to extend it. It had originally been signed into effect in January 2018 and had been extended by Gov. Wolf 15 times. *** Harrisburg,... Read More.

PA encourages roadway cleanups, anti-littering projects

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Harrisburg, PA - Continuing the commonwealth’s battle against litter as the summer travel season winds down, Governor Tom Wolf today highlighted agency efforts to clean up and cut down on this unsightly illegal activity. “Through public education, enforcement, clean ups, and volunteering, the commonwealth is... Read More.

Department of Corrections recognized for creating PPE, sanitizer

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Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration recognized the staff of PA Correctional Industries (PCI), along with a dedicated group of incarcerated workers, for creating and distributing masks, gowns, hand sanitizer, and other items throughout the pandemic; particularly during the spring of 2020 when demand... Read More.