Today the Governor called out the legislature’s inaction on gun violence. Governor Wolf described the problem bluntly: “We have gotten used to seeing bulletproof backpacks advertised during back-to-school sales. We have gotten used to hearing our young children talk about the traumatic lockdown drills they had to endure between science class and recess. And, unfortunately, we have also gotten used to hearing politicians offer their thoughts and prayers and little else.” Governor Wolf pledged to take action on his own. The Governor committed an additional $6 million in funds for gun violence-reduction efforts statewide and $4 million in additional spending for the Philadelphia Gun Violence task force. The administration is also taking another run at trying to pass a State Police service fee, according to a budget summary document. Can you send Governor Wolf a quick message and thank him for his commitment to ending gun violence? | |
