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PENNSYLVANIA — Legislators will soon introduce a package of bills to combat the deadly “Tranq” drug epidemic destroying lives throughout the Commonwealth.
Pennsylvania Republicans Take Action to Fight Lethal Tranq Epidemic Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The opioid overdose crisis has been devastating for underrepresented communities in Pennsylvania and beyond. The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) recently announced over $6 million in …
Pennsylvania Fights the Opioid Crisis with Over $6 Million in Grants: Targeting Communities in Need Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Wednesday, Senator Christine M. Tartaglione, Senate Democratic Whip, hosted the Biden Administration’s Drug Czar along with state policymakers to talk about the addiction and opioid crisis.
Tartaglione Hosts Legislative Roundtable Discussion with ONDCP Director, Acting Secretary of DDAP Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro this week announced that he has finalized agreements with CVS and Walgreens to bring the national amount from investigations and litigation against the pharmaceutical …
Over $10 Billion for Pennsylvania from CVS and Walgreens Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro this week announced that he has reached a settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that the company contributed to the opioid addiction crisis …
Shapiro Announces Settlement with Walmart over Opioid Epidemic Allegations Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced his office has reached an agreement in principle with opioid manufacturer Endo International and its lenders. The multistate agreement would provide up …
AG Shapiro Reaches $450 Million Agreement with Opioid Manufacturer Endo International Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) and co-chaired by Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), this week advanced a bill legalizing the personal use and …
Senate Judiciary Committee Unanimously Moves Fentanyl Test Strip Bill to Full Senate Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that as of this week’s deadline, all 67 counties, including 241 local governments with a population of 10,000 or more, have joined …
AG Shapiro: All 67 Counties Join Historic Opioid Settlement Read More
READING, PA — State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, this week joined Senators Judy Schwank and Christine Tartaglione to host a public …
Senate Dems Discuss Evaluating and Improving Drug Treatment Centers at Policy Hearing Read More