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An Update on the Opioid Crisis in Pennsylvania

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...

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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...

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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...

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Governor Wolf Signs Bills to Battle Heroin and Opioid Crisis

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...

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Opioid Awareness Education Plan Passes Senate, Wozniak Says

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....

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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.

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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.

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