Governor Wolf Signed in Multiple Bills Working to Improve Crime Victims' Rights
He feels that in doing so, victims will have fewer deterrents inhibiting them from speaking out.
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Governor Wolf Announces $3.68 Million Federal Grant to Reduce Youth Suicide
The grant focuses on empowering communities to target youth through a multi-pronged approach in order to best support them.
Pennsylvania Lags on Prisoner Mental Health Treatment
ACLU files a motion to require DHS to provide mental health support within a week for prisoners who are not eligible to be considered for a trial.
Philadelphia is One of the East Coast Cities Found to be Releasing More Methane into the Atmosphere than was Originally Thought
(9 times more!)
This discovery, although concerning, creates an opportunity to target this problem as part of continued efforts to combat climate change.
Philadelphia Opts to Incentivize the Use of Solar Panels for Businesses and Residences
This is a step forward in prioritizing clean energy and combating climate change.
West Nile Virus Cases in PA Increase from 20 in 2017 to 130 in 2018
Record-rainfall and above-average temps are the culprit, causing locals to worry about continued weather-related changes leading to additional health problems.
Fracking and Public Health
A letter was sent to Governor Wolf urging him to focus on the effects of fracking on health here in PA.
There are National Changes Being Proposed to Close a "Loophole" Currently Allowing more SNAP beneficiaries than it would otherwise
The US Department of Agriculture estimates that 3 million beneficiaries would lose their benefits. This would have a significant impact on PA as food insecurity continues to be a systemic problem.