Pennsylvania Office of the Governor
Recent News About Pennsylvania Office of the Governor
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$400,000 in MTTC funds to go to Rhoads Industries for training purposes
Last month, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that $400,000 in funds from the Pennsylvania Manufacturing Training-to-Career (MTTC) program is going to Rhoads Industries to help build the workforce in the southeastern part of the state.
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Wolf on Keystone Communities Program: 'These projects will build stronger communities, attract new residents and businesses'
On Dec. 20, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that there will be $8 million distributed to 30 counties across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania that will benefit 51 community projects.
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Frances Wolf: 'Women face countless challenges when they return to their communities after incarceration'
Gov. Tom Wolf announced that $2 million in funds will be going to 21 recipients through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) that are geared toward reducing recidivism for women.
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Wolf: 'Food is a basic human right that has the power to change lives'
The Pennsylvania Governor's Food Security Partnership published its final report on December 15, indicating that food insecurity has decreased by 37% since the beginning of Democrat Tom Wolf's administration
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Wolf on gun violence following recent shooting of Philadelphia students: 'Enough is enough'
Following a recent incident in Philadelphia in which four students were shot the day before Thanksgiving, the governor released a statement expressing his concern that more legislative work is needed to curb the issue.
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National STEM Day focuses on women in STEM: 'Women in STEM careers continue to move the commonwealth forward'
The Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania joined the Pennsylvania Commission for Women for the second annual National STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Day at the Pennsylvania State Museum.
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Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center exec: Organization is 'extremely grateful' for funding
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced Nov. 10 that $189,000 has been awarded to the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center for sewing operators in the textile industry through a “Training Collaborative.”
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Wolf: 'Pennsylvania’s communities are the foundation of our economic success'
The Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) has provided $212 million in tax credits since it was implemented in April, and last week Gov. Tom Wolf announced that $35,970,850 has been approved to be used for 213 community revitalization projects in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania governor calls $40.1 million to state projects 'transformative for communities'
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.
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$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'
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.
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Gov. Wolf: 'It's vitally important to recruit and train the next generation of workers in the electrical industry'
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.
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Wolf on new PhilaPort funding: 'When the port succeeds, all of Pennsylvania benefits'
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.
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PA physician general: 'I want to make it as easy as possible for every adult to have naloxone handy'
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
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.
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Pennsylvania's Sun: 'We unite to fight the Antisemitism and Anti-Asian hate targeting these two communities'
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.
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Gubernatorial candidate Mastriano in new ad: 'It’s important to me that I bring everyone along with me and bring everyone hope and opportunity'
State Senator Doug Mastriano, the Republican nominee for governor of Pennsylvania, has released a new ad featuring a testimonial from Staff sergeant (SSG) Lance Frazee.
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Wolf: 'Our beautiful state parks are among the finest in the nation'
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
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.
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Wolf: 'We are proud of the free and fair elections held here in the commonwealth'
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.
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Pennsylvania officials celebrate federal investments to help with state infrastructure improvements
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.