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Committee Approves Boscola’s Infant Opioid Addiction Reporting Bill
Harrisburg, November 18, 2019 – The state Senate Aging and Youth Committee today unanimously approved Sen. Lisa Boscola’s bill that would mandate the reporting of any infant born with an addiction to opioids. “My bill (Senate Bill 368) would ensure the coordination of...
Senator Costa Update on the Opioid and Heroin Crisis
Governor Wolf Announces Progress, Renewal of Opioid Disaster Declaration
Harrisburg, PA — Governor Tom Wolf today announced the renewal of his 90-day opioid disaster declaration, which was introduced in January and set to expire on April 10. The renewal allows for the 13 initiatives introduced in the past 90 days to continue without...
An Update on the Opioid Crisis in Pennsylvania
February 7, 2018 − State Senator Jay Costa has been leading the effort to stem the terrible impact of the opioid epidemic for years. As the Senate Democratic Leader, co-chair of the PA HOPE caucus (the Pennsylvania Heroin, Opioid Prevention and Education Caucus) and a...
Senate Hearing in Pittsburgh Focuses on Mandated Drug Addiction Treatment
Pittsburgh, December 8, 2017 − At the request of state Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on Costa’s legislation that would enable families to seek court-ordered addiction treatment for their loved...
Senator Daylin Leach Holds a Opioid Crisis Forum
On Wednesday, October 25, 2017, State Senator Daylin Leach joined about 30 local residents, community leaders, and experts in substance abuse treatment for his Opioid Crisis Forum at the Upper Merion Township Building in Montgomery...
Governor Wolf Announces $5 Million Funding for Naloxone to First Responders
Harrisburg, Pa. – Governor Wolf today announced that the $5 million included in the 2017-18 budget to provide naloxone to first responders in Pennsylvania is now available. Details of the application process and benefits of naloxone will be provided at a press...
Costa Takes Steps to hold Pharmaceutical Industry Accountable for Opioid Crisis
Harrisburg – June 15, 2017 – State Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) today signaled his intent to introduce a resolution urging Governor Tom Wolf and Attorney General Josh Shapiro to file suit against the pharmaceutical industry for deceptive and unfair marketing...
Gainey: HOPE Caucus Discusses Policy Options with Stakeholders
HARRISBURG, May 25, 2017 – State Rep. Ed Gainey, D-Allegheny, and co-chairs from the other three caucuses in Harrisburg held a kick-off meeting this week for 2017 for the PA HOPE Caucus. The PA HOPE Caucus, which stands for Heroin, Opioid Prevention and Education, is...
Joint Policy Hearing – Pennsylvania’s Drug Epidemic
Costa Introduces Legislation to Support Families Affected by Opioid Epidemic
Harrisburg – February 16, 2017 – Committed to the fight against opioid addiction, State Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) today introduced legislation that would provide support to families seeking emergency treatment for loved ones. “Families are suffering – it’s as...
Governor Wolf Signs Bills to Battle Heroin and Opioid Crisis
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf signed legislation to battle Pennsylvania’s heroin and opioid epidemic. This legislation will strengthen the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, restrict the number of pills that can be prescribed to minors or in emergency...
Gainey: Do Your Part to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse
Pa. state Rep. Edward Gainey joined other members of the PA-HOPE Caucus to talk about designating October 19th as “Lock ‘Em Up” Day in Pennsylvania.
Governor Wolf’s Address to Joint Session on Battling the Opioid Epidemic
Thank you for allowing me to address a joint session of the legislature.
Working together, we have had great success in moving Pennsylvania forward, but we still have a lot more work to do.
Opioid Awareness Education Plan Passes Senate, Wozniak Says
Harrisburg - Sept. 28, 2016 - Legislation to create a new opioid awareness program for students in middle and high school was approved unanimously by the state Senate and is now headed to the House of Representatives for consideration, the bill's sponsor Sen. John N....
Wolf Addresses Opioid Crisis with PA Senate and House in Joint Session
Harrisburg, September 28, 2016 - Senator Sean D. Wiley (D-Erie) listened intently today as Governor Tom Wolf addressed a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, sharing with members of both the House and the Senate his priorities in tackling the heroin and...
PA HOPE Caucus Battles the Opioid Crisis at “Day of Hope” Rally
“While we have made great strides in preparing to combat this crisis, we all know that we have a lot more we have to do.” – Gov Tom Wolf
Capitol Rally to Focus on Fight Against Opioid Abuse
Members of the Legislative Heroin, Opioid, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Caucus, along with Gov. Tom Wolf, Lt. Gov. Mike Stack, administration officials, advocates and families participated in a rally for continued funding and support to combat the growing opioid epidemic.
Senator Costa Remarks During Capitol Rally to Focus on Fight Against Opioid Abuse
Members of the Legislative Heroin, Opioid, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Caucus, along with Gov. Tom Wolf, Lt. Gov. Mike Stack, administration officials, advocates and families participated in a rally for continued funding and support to combat the growing opioid epidemic.
Senator Costa Closing Remarks During Capitol Rally
Members of the Legislative Heroin, Opioid, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Caucus, along with Gov. Tom Wolf, Lt. Gov. Mike Stack, administration officials, advocates and families participated in a rally for continued funding and support to combat the growing opioid epidemic.