Statement of CeaseFirePA on Today's Mass Shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue Pittsburgh, PA, October 27, 2018 --- CeaseFirePA is saddened and horrified by today's mass murder at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. So far, we know that at least eight people have...
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Breaking: Synagogue Shooting in Pittsburgh
We are following a developing in Pittsburgh where there has been a shooting at a synagogue. https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2018/10/27/heavy-police-presence-near-synagogue-in-squirrel-hill/
CeaseFire Pennsylvania Endorses Senator Bob Casey
CeaseFire Pennsylvania, the advocacy arm of CeaseFirePA, today announced it is proud to endorse Senator Bob Casey for reelection. Senator Casey has become a leading voice for gun violence prevention and a champion for key pieces of legislation in recent years. ...
CeaseFire Pennsylvania Endorses Governor Wolf
Philadelphia, October 8, 2018 – CeaseFire Pennsylvania, the advocacy arm of CeaseFirePA, today announced it is proud to endorse Governor Tom Wolf for reelection. During his tenure, Governor Wolf has recognized the gun violence problem plaguing Pennsylvania and the...
Legislature Passes Historic Domestic Violence Bill
On October 3rd 2018 the Pennsylvania Senate voted to pass a historic domestic violence firearm bill, HB2060, and send it to Governor Wolf's desk. This is the first time in decades the Pennsylvania Legislature passed meaningful gun violence prevention legislation....
PA Senate Passes Bill to Disarm Domestic Abusers, Bill Heads to Governor Wolf
Harrisburg, PA, Oct. 3, 2018 -- CeaseFirePA is pleased that the PA Senate today passed HB 2060 by a vote of by 43-5. We thank the Senate for taking this bill up after passing its own version of the bill earlier this year, ensuring that it would become law. This bill...
CeaseFire Pennsylvania Releases More Endorsements for Pa General Assembly
Philadelphia, September 27, 2018 – CeaseFire Pennsylvania, the advocacy arm of CeaseFirePA, today released additional endorsements in races for the Pennsylvania State Senate and House of Representatives. Endorsement decisions were based on an assessment of candidate...
PA House Passes Key Domestic Violence Bill
Harrisburg, PA, Sept. 26, 2018 -- CeaseFirePA is pleased that the PA House of Representatives today passed HB 2060 by a vote of by 131-62. This bill takes important steps to disarm domestic abusers and make Pennsylvania families safer. CeaseFirePA has been proud to...