What's up Harrisburg! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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Today's riddle: What do you call a snowman that is having a temper tantrum? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Pa. overdose prevention network expands to 100 partner organizations (ems1.com) — From Harrisburg, state officials report Pennsylvania's overdose prevention network has grown to 100 partners distributing free naloxone and test strips, contributing to a nearly 30% drop in overdose deaths. The Shapiro administration also unveiled a sweeping behavioral health action plan to fix fragmented care, workforce shortages, and service gaps statewide. These changes shape how Harrisburg‑area residents can access addiction and mental health support.
2. Pennsylvania ended automatic life sentences for felony murder. Here's what happens next. (inquirer.com) — State lawmakers in Harrisburg have missed a key deadline to replace Pennsylvania's now-unconstitutional automatic life sentences for felony murder, leaving judges without clear guidance and more than 1,000 people in legal limbo. Courts, public defenders, and victims' families now face uncertainty as resentencing petitions mount and competing House and Senate proposals remain far apart. Expect more debate in Harrisburg this fall.
3. Turnpike Audit Flags $229 Million in Unpaid Tolls (mychesco.com) — From Harrisburg, state auditors report the Pennsylvania Turnpike still faces $229 million in unpaid tolls and a heavy long-term debt load, even after some financial improvements since 2022. The audit urges tougher collection efforts, new payment options, and possible legislative action to ease obligations that are expected to keep tolls rising for decades. Harrisburg-area drivers using the Turnpike will feel the impact of these ongoing financial pressures.
4. Harrisburg Store Operators, 58 SNAP Recipients Charged in $61K Fraud Scheme (townhall.com) — State and Dauphin County officials have charged two Harrisburg store operators and 58 SNAP recipients in an alleged $61,000 public benefits fraud scheme tied to a North 6th Street grocery. Investigators say the operators used rogue EBT terminals and recipients' cards to buy store stock and exchange benefits for cash. Defendants face potential jail time, restitution, fines, and SNAP disqualification if convicted.
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