Human Services,  Press Release,  Public Health,  Public Safety,  Substance Use Disorder

Governor Wolf Renews Opioid Disaster Declaration, Commits to Continued Fight

March 20, 2019

Amid receipt of preliminary data indicating a decrease in opioid overdose deaths in some parts of the state from 2017 to 2018, Governor Wolf today signed the sixth renewal of his 90-day opioid disaster declaration, highlighting this progress, and noting that Pennsylvanians are still suffering from this disease in epidemic proportions. The preliminary estimate is based on death certificate data that Pennsylvania collects and reports to the Centers for Disease Control.

Human Services,  National Issues,  Press Release,  PSA,  Public Health

Gov. Wolf Encourages Pennsylvanians to Donate to Their Local Food Bank

February 15, 2019

Even though the federal government is back to business as usual, millions of Pennsylvanians continue to feel the ramifications of the 35-day shutdown, and likely will for weeks to come. Food banks and pantries across the country also are feeling the effects of the shutdown and Governor Tom Wolf is encouraging Pennsylvanians who can to donate to their local charitable food organization.

Healthcare,  Human Services,  Press Release,  Public Health

Wolf Administration Awards $3 Million for Community Health Workers in North Philadelphia

February 12, 2019

Governor Tom Wolf announced today his administration, through the departments of Human Services and Health, is awarding five grantees $3 million in support for community health workers in North Philadelphia’s Health Enterprise Zone (HEZ).

Economy,  Environment,  Human Services,  Infrastructure,  Innovation,  Press Release,  Severance Tax

Governor Wolf Outlines Plan to Restore Critical Pennsylvania Infrastructure

January 31, 2019

Governor Wolf’s vision for Pennsylvania includes vibrant towns and cities with new development, opportunities in rural and disadvantaged areas, and a modern, interconnected commonwealth.

Human Services,  Jobs That Pay,  Press Release

Governor Wolf Seeks Overhaul of Work, Housing Programs for Public Benefit Recipients

January 25, 2019

Governor Tom Wolf today announced a proposed overhaul of state programs to help Pennsylvanians receiving public benefits earn career-building skills, find good jobs, and access affordable, permanent housing, among other goals.