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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.

Wolf admin welcomes kids back to school, advises vaccines

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Pittsburgh, PA - The Pennsylvania departments of Education (PDE) and Health (DOH) are welcoming students across the commonwealth back to school, reminding parents to ensure their children’s immunizations are up to date and reminding schools about newly available public health safety initiatives. “It is essential that... Read More.

PA-Task Force 1 providing assistance for Tropical Storm Henri

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Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that 16 members of Pennsylvania-Task Force 1 (PA-TF1) have arrived in Connecticut to assist with Tropical Storm Henri water rescue efforts in New England. “I’m proud that Pennsylvanians have stepped up to assist with any water rescue efforts... Read More.

$20 million in pandemic relief available to salon industry

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Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that $20 million is available to help image and hair care professionals recover from the pandemic. The pandemic relief from American Rescue Plan funding was announced during a press conference in Philadelphia, where Department of Community and Economic... Read More.

Department Of Health stresses statewide need for blood donations

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Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson and officials from five major blood banks across the state today highlighted the importance of donating blood, as the number of volunteers who regularly donate blood has dramatically decreased due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders... Read More.