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With new guidelines for emergency response, how will Pa. lawmakers address the opioid crisis?

BY: - May 23, 2021

Advocates worry that Tuesday’s referendum vote limiting Gov. Tom Wolf’s emergency powers will stifle efforts to treat and prevent addiction.

Despite vote to limit emergency powers, Pa. Gov. Wolf extends COVID-19 disaster declaration

BY: - May 20, 2021

Wolf said the declaration allows more medical professionals to administer vaccines, provides families with access to food, and ensures counties and businesses are eligible for federal disaster recovery funding.