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Wolf, Pennsylvania police officials ready to follow federal ghost gun guidelines at state level

By Bob Martin | May 3, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf and Pennsylvania police officials recently announced that they would be following in line with federal ghost gun guidelines that are designed to curb gun violence.

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Wolf praises Pennsylvania small businesses as 'cornerstones of our communities'

By Bob Martin | May 3, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf has marked May 1-7 as Pennsylvania Small Business Week, and he recently urged people to support small businesses because they are vital for the state’s economy.

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Ortega resigns from PDE, Wolf names chief of staff Hagarty as acting secretary

By Bob Martin | May 3, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf’s former chief of staff Eric Hagarty has been named the replacement for Dr. Noe Ortega as the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s acting secretary, a recent press release from the governor's office said.

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Wolf adds $11 million to PAsmart apprenticships: 'Today, workers have the power to demand better pay, better benefits and safer working conditions'

By Bob Martin | Apr 19, 2022

Last week Gov. Tom Wolf announced that 26 PAsmart apprenticeship programs are being awarded $11 million in workforce development funding in an effort to support businesses and workers in Pennsylvania.

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Department of Ag experts demonstrate circle traps to catch invasive lanternfly, 'we are making discoveries every day'

By Bob Martin | Apr 8, 2022

Agricultural experts gathered at the Indiana County Conservation District this week to demonstrate how to use a trap that safely catches the invasive lanternfly.

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Game Commission director: Climbing banned in 2 Fayette County spots to maintain 'habitat that supports wildlife'

By Bob Martin | Apr 7, 2022

The Pennsylvania Game Commission along with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will be prohibiting rock climbing on two game lands in Fayette County.

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Senator Hughes with Swipe Out Hunger: “College students face enough challenges without needing to worry about where their next meal will come from.”

By Bob Martin | Apr 1, 2022

This past week First Lady Frances Wolf met with legislators and students from all over the state to discuss food insecurity among students at the state capitol.

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Pennsylvania Agriculture Department: 'Be on the lookout for' the invasive spotted lantern fly

By Bob Martin | Apr 1, 2022

Spotted lantern flies are an invasive species to Pennsylvania and the rest of the U.S., and last week the state's agriculture department added 11 counties to a quarantine list in an effort to control the issue statewide.

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Wolf: Cavco's purchase of Commodore will 'provide a significant boost to the local economies'

By Bob Martin | Mar 30, 2022

One of the largest manufactured-home-building companies in the country will be moving its operations into Pennsylvania.

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Officials praise Wolf's $1.7 billion action plan that would 'improve the lives of Pennsylvanians'

By Bob Martin | Mar 26, 2022

Government officials in Pennsylvania are calling on the General Assembly to use $1.7 billion in leftover funds from the American Rescue Plan, to help the elderly and people with disabilities with property tax rebates.

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Wolf: 'Proud of the work' administration has done on 12-year anniversary of ACA

By Bob Martin | Mar 25, 2022

It has been 12 years since President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law, and in celebration Gov. Tom Wolf praised how it has helped access to healthcare across the nation and in the Quaker State.

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Gov. Tom Wolf: "Programs like these create a pipeline of talent."

By Bob Martin | Mar 22, 2022

Saint Marys Area School District will be receiving $200,000 in funding to create a student run manufacturing program that is expected to start during the 2022-23 school year.

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University of Pennsylvania gymnastics coach on GEC Championship: 'They are truly a unit'

By Bob Martin | Mar 21, 2022

The University of Pennsylvania's gymnastics team completed a historic season at the first ever Gymnastics East Conference (GEC) Championship with a record-setting score of 196.950, beating the previous record of 196.225 that was set a week prior in Maryland.

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County Executive Davis: "Erie County is fortunate to have Erin (Mrenak) as the new Director of the Department of Health."

By Bob Martin | Mar 21, 2022

The Erie County Department of Health (ECDH) has a new director, with Erin Mrenak taking the reins as approved by County Executive Brenton Davis, the Erie County Board of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

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'My office is committed to enforcing the law': Pennsylvania AG enters settlement agreements with Ashley HomeStores for hang tag violations

By Bob Martin | Mar 17, 2022

Attorney General Josh Shapiro insists on going after retailers that violate consumer protection laws.

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Shapiro: 'There is help available' for Pennsylvania residents needing utility-bill assistance

By Bob Martin | Mar 17, 2022

In a time of economic uncertainty, Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Acting Consumer Advocate Patrick Cicero are urging residents who need assistance in paying their utility bills to use programs available from the state.

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First Lady Wolf, State officials on gender pay equality: 'Something needs to change'

By Bob Martin | Mar 16, 2022

Key members of the Wolf Administration, including the Pennsylvania Commission for Women and the Pennsylvania Dept. of Labor & Industry, spoke on Tuesday about putting an end to the gender wage gap in honor of Equal Pay Day.