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Healthcare,  National Issues,  Press Release,  Public Health,  Substance Use Disorder

Wolf Administration Receives $10 Million from Bloomberg Philanthropies to Fight Opioid Epidemic in Pennsylvania

November 30, 2018

Pennsylvania has been selected as the first state to participate in a groundbreaking initiative from Bloomberg Philanthropies designed to strengthen state and local opioid prevention and treatment efforts. Governor Tom Wolf accepted a $10 million grant this morning from Michael Bloomberg—founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies and World Health Organization (WHO) Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases—at the inaugural Bloomberg American Health Summit in Washington, D.C. Governor Wolf was a featured speaker at the event, describing his administration’s approach to reduce the number of Pennsylvanians addicted to opioids.

First Lady Frances Wolf,  Holidays,  Press Release

Governor Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf Invite Public to Capitol Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 6

November 30, 2018

Governor Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf are inviting the public to join them for the 2018 Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at noon Thursday, December 6, in the Rotunda of the Main Capitol Building in Harrisburg.

Flag Order,  Press Release,  Veterans

Governor Wolf Orders Commonwealth Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin

November 29, 2018

Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all United States and Commonwealth flags to fly at half-staff at the Capitol Complex and at all Commonwealth facilities in honor of Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin of Hookstown, Beaver County.

Flag Order,  Press Release

Governor Wolf Orders Commonwealth Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Michael Tripus of Stroudsburg

November 29, 2018

Governor Tom Wolf has ordered the Commonwealth flags to fly at half-staff at the Capitol Complex and at all Commonwealth facilities in Monroe County in honor of Michael Tripus of Stroudsburg, Monroe County.

Redistricting

Executive Order: 2018-07 – Pennsylvania Redistricting Reform Commission

November 29, 2018

Governor Wolf signed an executive order to create the bipartisan Pennsylvania Redistricting Reform Commission.