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Wolf celebrates PA GI Bill: 'The backbone of the Pennsylvania National Guard is their families'

By Bob Martin | Jul 31, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf recently celebrated the success of the PA GI Bill, which is also known as the Military Family Education Program (MFEP) and became law on July 1, 2019.

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Wolf announces $269 million in PENNVEST funds awarded to 11 water projects: 'These investments will result in generational change'

By Bob Martin | Jul 29, 2022

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) will be funding $269 million in investments for 11 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and non-point source projects across 10 counties in Pennsylvania.

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Wolf praised for work on budget, investments in 'education, local businesses and environment'

By Bob Martin | Jul 23, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf recently had his 2022-23 budget approved which includes major investments in education, business, and the environment. Representatives of organizations across the state praised him for his work.

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PA Treasury to be more secure from fraud with new protocol system: 'This is a great step forward'

By Bob Martin | Jul 19, 2022

The Pennsylvania Treasury Department will be more secure now that the state’s General Assembly approved the 2022-23 state budget.

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Officials remind PA WIC, low-income seniors to use vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables

By Bob Martin | Jul 10, 2022

Members of the Wolf administration are reminding Pennsylvania’s low-income seniors and people in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program to get their vouchers and use them for fresh fruit and vegetables at approved farmers markets and farm stands across the state.

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AG Shapiro: 'Unwanted phone calls continue to harass and plague Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth'

By Bob Martin | Jul 9, 2022

Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that he has reached a settlement with Indra Energy that would stop illegal telemarketing tactics.

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PennDOT Secretary Gramian on FMR expansion: 'We’re grateful that these funds will help us make it even better'

By Bob Martin | Jul 8, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Transit (PennDOT) and Department of Human Services was awarded $750,000 in Federal Transit Administration grant money to expand the state’s Find My Ride (FMR) program.

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LGBTQ activists speak out against SB 1278: 'Pennsylvania was founded on the basis of inclusion'

By Bob Martin | Jun 29, 2022

Last week, members of the Pennsylvania Commission on LGBTQ Affairs were joined by education and youth advocates to speak out against a bill that is heading to the Senate, which would restrict how teachers address various subjects in the classroom.

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Pennsylvania commissions speak out: 'Our commission is committed to ensuring that abortion access remains safe'

By Bob Martin | Jun 28, 2022

Last week, the Pennsylvania Commissions for Women, African American, Latino, LGBTQ+, and Asian Pacific American Affairs released a joint statement speaking out about the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Dobbs Vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

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At his home in Harrisburg, Gov. Wolf commemorates Juneteenth: 'an important piece of our history'

By Bob Martin | Jun 26, 2022

In honor of Juneteenth National Freedom Day, Gov. Tom Wolf met with the Governor’s Advisory Commission on African American Affairs at his home in Harrisburg to celebrate what he calls the true ending to slavery.

Topper on leaving position: 'Thank you, Governor Wolf, for the opportunity you have given me'

By Bob Martin | Jun 16, 2022

Department of General Services Secretary Curt Topper will be leaving his position on June 30 and on June 10, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that he plans to name Joseph Lee the Acting Secretary in his place.

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Gov. Wolf: 'This program ensures that communities are able to preserve existing housing and create new housing'

By Bob Martin | Jun 13, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf announced a new round of funds totaling $48.4 million for 245 housing and community development initiatives in 67 counties.

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Gov. Wolf tours student-run McDowell Manufacturing: 'Kids are the future of manufacturing in Pennsylvania'

By Bob Martin | May 31, 2022

The Millcreek Senior High School students have been running McDowell Manufacturing since receiving grant money two years ago, and on May 26 Gov. Tom Wolf toured the facility that has manufactured more than 13,000 parts for Erie area manufacturing companies during this school year.

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DEP Secretary McDonnell to leave position this summer

By Bob Martin | May 27, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell will be leaving his position on July 2.

Gov. Wolf: 'This paid internship program will give students the invaluable hands-on experience'

By Bob Martin | May 24, 2022

Last week Gov. Tom Wolf announced new funding for Slippery Rock University made possible by the Pennsylvania Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program (MTTC) that will be used for the food and beverage industry.

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Gov. Wolf on proposed plan: 'Pennsylvanians need our support even more today'

By Bob Martin | May 18, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf met with Rep. Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on the General Assembly to pass legislation that would provide $2,000 direct payments to Pennsylvania residents to help with COVID-19 pandemic recovery and rising costs across the board. They also renewed their request for an increase in the minimum wage.

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Erie Regional Medical Reserve Corps' Henry: Volunteers 'an amazing group of people'

By Bob Martin | May 12, 2022

Volunteers from the Erie Regional Medical Reserve Corps were recently commended for their efforts, which included assisting the Erie County Department of Health with COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics, packaging PPE kits for businesses, providing medical screenings and more.

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ECRA CEO: 'I appreciate the governor's vote of confidence in the Erie Malleable Iron Project'

By Bob Martin | May 10, 2022

The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) announced that it will be awarding $4 million for a project led by the Erie County Redevelopment Authority that will repurpose the former Erie Malleable Iron Co. complex to a new business park.

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Gov. Wolf: Newly approved PIDA loans 'provide support needed' for business expansion in Pennsylvania

By Bob Martin | May 7, 2022

This week, Gov. Tom Wolf announced nine new low-interest loans that will support business expansion in the counties of Beaver, Berks, Bucks, Dauphin, Erie, Fayette, and Lancaster.

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Wolf on new Lewis Lumber facility: 'a great move for the company and for the commonwealth'

By Bob Martin | May 6, 2022

A Tennessee based lumber company has chosen to bring its business to Pennsylvania with the purchase of a facility intended for manufacturing in Clarion that will create 100 new jobs in Clarion County.