Wolf Administration Highlights Impact Of COVID-19 On Individuals With Substance Use Disorders And Collaborative Projects Through The Opioid Disaster Declaration

Harrisburg, PA – Wolf Administration officials today outlined the impacts of COVID-19 on people living with substance use disorders (SUD) and highlighted projects and collaborations made possible through the opioid disaster declaration’s creation of the Opioid Command Center. “As we continue to evaluate 2020 overdose trends, we are seeing a significant uptick in fatal overdoses,” Acting … Continue reading “Wolf Administration Highlights Impact Of COVID-19 On Individuals With Substance Use Disorders And Collaborative Projects Through The Opioid Disaster Declaration”

State Police Seizes More Than $17.7 Million In Illegal Drugs During The First Quarter Of 2021

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced today that troopers confiscated $17,784,894 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamines, and other illicit drugs in the first quarter of 2021. From January 1 through March 31, state police seized 253 pounds of cocaine, with a street value of nearly $5.6 million. Troopers also seized 361 pounds of … Continue reading “State Police Seizes More Than $17.7 Million In Illegal Drugs During The First Quarter Of 2021”

The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission is announcing the following regarding the Statements of Financial Interests Filing Deadline

  HARRISBURG, PA – Pursuant to Section 1104(a) of the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act, 65 Pa C.S. Section 1104(a) the statutory deadline for filing Statements of Financial Interests for calendar year 2020 is May 1, 2021. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission has determined that complete and accurate Statements of Financial Interests for … Continue reading “The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission is announcing the following regarding the Statements of Financial Interests Filing Deadline”

Final Adjudication Issued – Sivick: Supervisor at Lehman Township, Pike County

Final Adjudication Issued – Sivick Issued: 03/30/2021 ​ Order No. 1731-2 (Sivick)  Township Supervisor Lehman Township Pike County, PA ORDER SUMMARY: 1. John P. Sivick (“Sivick”) violated Section 1103(a) of the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act (“Ethics Act”), 65 Pa.C.S. § 1103(a), when he used the authority of his public office as a Supervisor … Continue reading “Final Adjudication Issued – Sivick: Supervisor at Lehman Township, Pike County”

CT Group: Child-Abuse Awareness Must Continue Beyond April

By: Michayla Savitt BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Today marks the last day of National Child Abuse Awareness Month, but advocates for children in Connecticut say it’s important that people continue to remain vigilant to prevent abuse. The Center for Family Justice – or CFJ – says people usually come forward weeks, months or even years after abuse, … Continue reading “CT Group: Child-Abuse Awareness Must Continue Beyond April”

FL Republicans Ban Transgender Athletes, Send Bill to Governor

By: Trimmel Gomes TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Last-minute maneuvering by Republican lawmakers revived a bill that would ban transgender girls and women from playing on public school teams intended for student athletes born as girls. The measure, Senate Bill 2012, was not expected to survive – even its sponsor, Sen. Kelli Stargel, R- Lakeland, conceded there wasn’t … Continue reading “FL Republicans Ban Transgender Athletes, Send Bill to Governor”

Lt. Gov. Fetterman: Report Highlights Racial Disparities, Need For Second-Degree Statute Change

Harrisburg, PA – Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman is among those calling for reform after an eye-opening reportOpens In A New Window was released today showing Black people in Pennsylvania have been sentenced to life in prison for second-degree murder at a rate 21 times higher than white people. The report, a review of race and second-degree life-in-prison sentences, … Continue reading “Lt. Gov. Fetterman: Report Highlights Racial Disparities, Need For Second-Degree Statute Change”

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