Allentown, PA – The Wolf Administration today highlighted how raising the minimum wage will benefit Pennsylvania’s working families and local economies, following a tour of ProtoCAM in Lehigh County. “It’s past time that Pennsylvania ensures a fair wage so that our workers stop falling behind,” said Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Deputy Secretary for Safety … Continue reading “Wolf Administration Stresses Need for Minimum Wage Increase During Tour of ProtoCAM in Allentown”
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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced today that troopers confiscated $8,630,235 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs in the third quarter of 2019. From July 1 through September 30, troopers seized 192 pounds of cocaine valued at $4.2 million; as well as nearly 37 pounds of heroin and fentanyl, with a … Continue reading “State Police Seizes More Than $8.5 Million in Illegal Drugs in the Third Quarter of 2019”
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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced the number of firearms purchase denials, subsequent investigations, and arrests resulting from such investigations for the third quarter of 2019. The Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) is used by county sheriffs, chiefs of police of cities of the first class, and licensed firearms dealers in Pennsylvania to determine … Continue reading “State Police Announces Quarterly Firearms Purchase Denial Investigations”
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By: Andrea Sears HARRISBURG, Pa. – Two state senators have introduced a bill that some are calling a model for recreational marijuana legalization. Senate Bill 350, introduced this week by Sen. Sharif Street, D-Philadelphia, and Sen. Daylin Leach, D-Montgomery, is being hailed as one of the most far-reaching legalization bills introduced in any state. It … Continue reading “New Senate Bill Would Legalize Recreational Pot in PA”
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By: Andrea Sears HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Environmental Protection Agency wants to roll back regulations for controlling methane emissions from the oil and gas industry, but clean-air advocates say that’s going in the wrong direction. Yesterday in Dallas, Texas, the EPA held its only hearing on a proposal to loosen regulations designed to curb emissions … Continue reading “EPA Holds Only Hearing on Eliminating Methane Regulations”
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Harrisburg – In an effort to continue the dialogue about the dangers of underage drinking, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is encouraging students from across the commonwealth to participate in the 28th annual Alcohol Awareness Poster Contest. “Research shows that one in three kids has tried alcohol by age 8, and by age 12 … Continue reading “Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Invites K-12 Students to Enter Annual Alcohol Awareness Poster Contest”
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HARRISBURG, PA – Permits that hunters can use to take additional antlerless deer within areas of Pennsylvania affected by Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) remain available, though permits for some locations nearly are sold out. When CWD is detected in Pennsylvania in captive or free-ranging deer, the Pennsylvania Game Commission includes the area surrounding the detection site … Continue reading “ADDITIONAL ANTLERLESS DEER TAGS AVAILABLE”
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By: Andrea Sears HARRISBURG, Pa. – A federal court ruling in favor of a Philadelphia “safe consumption” site is being hailed as a major victory in the fight against the opioid overdose epidemic. The district court ruled Wednesday that Safehouse, a proposed site in Philadelphia where drugs could be used under supervision and with access to addiction services, … Continue reading “Federal Court Green-lights Philly “Safe Consumption” Site”
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