Press Release,  Public Safety,  Results,  Transparency

Wolf Administration Receives Federal Grant for State Police Body-Worn Camera Pilot Program

July 07, 2017

Governor Wolf announced that the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) has been awarded a $52,000 federal grant that will help fund a pilot program of body-worn cameras.

Bill Signing,  Human Services,  Press Release,  Public Health,  Results

Governor Wolf Signs Bill to Establish Rare Disease Advisory Council

July 07, 2017

Governor Wolf signed legislation to establish a Rare Disease Advisory Council in Pennsylvania, a step forward to help more than 1.2 million residents suffering from a rare disease.

Bill Signing,  Human Services,  Press Release,  Public Safety,  Results

Governor Wolf Signs Law to Increase Penalties for Endangering Children

June 29, 2017

Governor Wolf signed House Bill 217, renewing the commonwealth’s commitment to the safety of its children and increasing penalties for those who carelessly and flagrantly endanger them.

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

Wolf Administration’s PA Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Sharing Data with 10 Other States and D.C.

June 29, 2017

The Wolf Administration’s Department of Health announced that the Pennsylvania Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PA PDMP) is now sharing data with drug monitoring programs in 10 states and Washington D.C.

Animal Welfare,  Bill Signing,  Environment,  Press Release,  Results

Governor Wolf Signs Animal Cruelty Prevention Bill

June 28, 2017

Governor Wolf signed the animal cruelty prevention bill at a public celebration surrounded by advocates and members of the legislature.