CeaseFirePA News

Auditor General DePasquale Releases Gun Safety Special Report

Auditor General DePasquale Releases Gun Safety Special Report

On Tuesday, November 27th CeaseFirePA stood with Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale as he announced a new special report on Firearm Safety This special report highlights the steps Pennsylvania can take to reduce gun deaths and make PA safer. To prepare the...

Governor Wolf, CeaseFirePA, and Advocates Celebrate Signing of Act 79

Governor Wolf, CeaseFirePA, and Advocates Celebrate Signing of Act 79

On Tuesday, November 14th, Governor Wolf thanked CeaseFirePA and other advocates for their work on the passage of Act 79 during a ceremonial bill signing. The new law requires an individual served with a protection from abuse order to surrender their firearms within...

We Put Gun Violence On the Ballot and It Won

We Put Gun Violence On the Ballot and It Won

Together, we put gun violence prevention front and center, and the people of Pennsylvania proved this is a voting issue. The results will have a major impact on gun violence prevention policy at the state and federal levels. Reelecting Governor Tom Wolf and Senator...

Pennsylvanians Come Together After Tree of Life Shooting

Pennsylvanians Come Together After Tree of Life Shooting

In times of tragedy, it's important for communities to come together to mourn and heal. Here is a list of events going on in Pennsylvania. We will be updating this page as we learn more details.   Saturday 10/27 Squirrel Hill Community Ceremony and Service 6:30...

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 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

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...