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HARRISBURG, PA — A historic $7.4 billion settlement has been reached with Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family over their role in the ongoing opioid epidemic, Pennsylvania Attorney …
Sackler Family’s $7.4 Billion Reckoning: Will This Landmark Settlement Heal the Opioid Crisis? Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In response to the escalating xylazine crisis, Pennsylvania legislators and leading medical experts are set to convene at a pivotal symposium titled “The Next Chapter of the Opioid …
Legislators and Experts Unite: Tackling Pennsylvania’s Xylazine Crisis at Critical Symposium Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has introduced a pioneering initiative aimed at alleviating workforce challenges exacerbated by the opioid crisis. The “Recovery Coach Workforce Education …
Pennsylvania Launches Innovative Education Series to Combat Opioid Crisis Impact on Workforce Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has announced the availability of $1.5 million in funding aimed at enhancing harm reduction services across the state. …
Pennsylvania Launches $1.5 Million Initiative for Harm Reduction in Opioid Crisis Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a concerted effort to curb the devastating impact of illicit fentanyl in the United States, U.S. Senator Bob Casey, alongside fellow Senators, has called upon the …
Senator Casey and Colleagues Urge Action Against China’s Role in Fentanyl Trade Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Several key Pennsylvania state departments are urging residents to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday. The initiative, which aims …
Pennsylvania Promotes Safe Disposal of Prescription Medications Ahead of National Drug Take-Back Day Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) have introduced the Interdiction of Fentanyl at Federal Prisons Act. This proposed law seeks to fortify the defenses …
Battling the Opioid Crisis: Senators Unveil Bold Plan to Shield Federal Prisons from Fentanyl Threat Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The race for Pennsylvania Senator is heating up as new revelations about Senator Bob Casey‘s investments in Chinese fentanyl manufacturers have come to light. A recent Philadelphia …
Bob Casey’s Investments in Chinese Fentanyl Companies Spark Controversy in Senate Race Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Dave McCormick for Senate campaign has released a provocative new ad, slamming Senator Bob Casey for allegedly lying to Pennsylvanians and failing to secure the state’s …
Senate Showdown: McCormick vs. Casey on the Frontlines of the Fentanyl Crisis Read More
JOHNSTOWN, PA — On Wednesday, Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones joined local leaders and experts in Johnstown for a roundtable discussion on the opioid …
Pennsylvania Officials Address Opioid Crisis in Johnstown Read More