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Pennsylvania governor calls $40.1 million to state projects 'transformative for communities'

By Bob Martin | Nov 4, 2022

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that $40.1 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) dollars will be dispersed to 10 “critical projects” across the state.

$3 million in funding approved for improvements on Route 30 in Chester County: 'This is the kind of investment that will help businesses in the area continue to grow and thrive'

By Bob Martin | Nov 1, 2022

Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that $3 million in funding has been approved for East Whiteland Township involving improvements to infrastructure on Route 30 in Chester County.

Gov. Wolf: 'It's vitally important to recruit and train the next generation of workers in the electrical industry'

By Bob Martin | Oct 29, 2022

The Wolf Administration has made it a priority to help the state’s workforce through apprenticeships and recently announced almost $300,000 in grant money to further the cause.

Wolf on new PhilaPort funding: 'When the port succeeds, all of Pennsylvania benefits'

By Bob Martin | Oct 23, 2022

The Wolf administration has made it a priority to put funds into the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort), and most recently $20.3 million in federal grant money was used to build a 100,000-square-foot warehouse at Tioga Marine Terminal.

PA physician general: 'I want to make it as easy as possible for every adult to have naloxone handy'

By Bob Martin | Oct 18, 2022

In an effort to stop overdose deaths in Pennsylvania, the Wolf Administration has expanded its standing orders allowing people to obtain the opioid reversing drug naloxone.

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Wolf announces $10 million for re-entry program for formerly incarcerated: 'It allows re-entrants to build meaningful relationships with employers

By Bob Martin | Oct 15, 2022

In an effort to help formerly incarcerated people get back into the community properly, the Department of Labor and Industry has secured a $10 million federal grant and will be creating a re-entry program to help with finding gainful employment.

Pennsylvania's Sun: 'We unite to fight the Antisemitism and Anti-Asian hate targeting these two communities'

By Bob Martin | Oct 8, 2022

The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs and the American Jewish Alliance recently gathered at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, where they created a new joint alliance to address the growing concern of hate crimes.

Wolf: 'Our beautiful state parks are among the finest in the nation'

By Bob Martin | Sep 30, 2022

Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that three new parks will be added to the Pennsylvania state park system, in what is a $45 million investment that will conserve nearly 3,500 acres of natural and cultural resources.

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PhilaPort receives $20.3 million to build 100,000-square-foot warehouse

By Bob Martin | Sep 21, 2022

Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that the Port of Philadelphia, also known as PhilaPort, received a $20.3 million federal grant to build a 100,000-square-foot warehouse and address safety and efficiency concerns at the Tioga Marine Terminal.

$90 million in grants to fund recreation and conservation projects, 'enhance our natural amenities throughout Pennsylvania'

By Bob Martin | Sep 16, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf (D-PA) revealed a $90 million investment to create new recreational opportunities across Pennsylvania.

Wolf: 'We are proud of the free and fair elections held here in the commonwealth'

By Bob Martin | Sep 14, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf recently signed Executive Order 2022-03 to expand access for eligible Pennsylvania residents to obtain their voter registration information when they do business with agencies around the state.

Wolf: 'My administration is pleased to continue to support these programs.'

By Bob Martin | Sep 8, 2022

Last month Gov. Tom Wolf announced that $293,070 in new funding through the Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Grant program will be used for the training of future farmers in response to the growing demand for locally grown food.

Wolf on new federal regulations for ghost guns: 'This is long overdue'

By Bob Martin | Sep 3, 2022

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced that a new federal rule has gone into effect that requires licensed firearms dealers to conduct background checks when selling partially completed frames or receivers (PCFRs) that can be used to make homemade guns.

Pennsylvania officials celebrate federal investments to help with state infrastructure improvements

By Bob Martin | Sep 1, 2022

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf met with a group of officials to celebrate the federal investments made possible through the Biden Infrastructure Law that are to be used for infrastructure improvements around the state.

Wolf welcomes Wan Hai Lines to PhilaPort: 'The port is an economic driver, not only in Philadelphia but across the commonwealth'

By Bob Martin | Aug 30, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf (D-PA) visited the Port of Philadelphia, or PhilaPort, to welcome Wan Hai Lines, Ltd. as the state expands trade with Asia.

Gov. Wolf: 'I’ve been calling for a lower Corporate Net Income Tax rate since I first took office'

By Bob Martin | Aug 22, 2022

On August 8, Gov. Tom Wolf met with business and economic leaders at the York County Economic Alliance where they celebrated the lower Corporate Net Income Tax (CNIT) rate.

Wolf: New PIDA loans will help companies 'create new jobs and boost the economies in their surrounding communities'

By Bob Martin | Aug 11, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf announced the approval of eight new low interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) in support of business growth that will create and retain 233 jobs.

Wolf, legislators call for reintroduction of PA Opportunity Program to send $2,000 payments to Pennsylvanians

By Bob Martin | Aug 6, 2022

This week, Gov. Tom Wolf was joined by legislators, community members and stakeholders to discuss reintroducing the PA Opportunity Program that would send $2,000 in a direct payment to Pennsylvania residents to help them bounce back from the pandemic.

Wolf administration celebrates efforts to improve food security: 'Fighting hunger is a first and foremost priority'

By Bob Martin | Aug 2, 2022

On July 29, Gov. Tom Wolf (D-PA) and First Lady Frances Wolf met with Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit the rescue food organization, Sharing Excess, highlighting the efforts of the Wolf administration in food security across Pennsylvania.

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

By Bob Martin | Jul 31, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf (D-PA) recently celebrated the success of the Pennsylvania GI Bill, which was signed into law on July 1, 2019.

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