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Recent News About Pennsylvania Office of the Governor
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Wolf: 'Investing in apprenticeship programs like this one ensures there is a strong pipeline of new talent for the construction industry for many years to come'
Pennsylvania is continuing to boost the construction industry with apprenticeship grants of more than $296,000 targeted for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 357 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Fund in Allentown.
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Wolf on Keystone Communities Program: 'These projects will build stronger communities, attract new residents and businesses'
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that $8 million in funds through the Keystone Communities Program will be awarded to 51 community projects spanning 30 counties across Pennsylvania.
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Gov. Wolf: 'I’m proud to have secured nearly $20 million over the past three years to protect Pennsylvania’s diverse and vulnerable communities from hate-driven violence'
Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf announced $3.9 million that will fund security enhancement projects for nonprofit organizations.
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Pennsylvania's DCED approves $220,000 to help local governments with comprehensive plans
Pennsylvania's DCED has approved $220,000 in funds toward seven projects through the MAP to help local governments in zoning and updating comprehensive plans.
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Gov. Wolf: 'COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for enhanced and coordinated behavioral health services'
This week, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that more than $9 million in state grant funding is available for Single County Authorities (SCA) to assist those battling mental health and substance use disorders simultaneously.
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Wolf: CVS 'project is going to create and retain good, family-sustaining jobs'
CVS Health is expanding its operations at is Hanover Township location to provide for new operations at the facility while creating and retaining 912 jobs.
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Wolf: 'Providing resources for companies to succeed in Pennsylvania is vital to our economy'
Six low-interest loans were approved recently that are intended for business growth while creating and retaining hundreds of jobs across Pennsylvania.
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Scouting's Donovan on National STEM Day in PA: 'We are so proud to be part of that experience'
The Pennsylvania Commission for Women held its second annual National STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Day Event at the Pennsylvania State Museum, which had a focus on encouraging young women to pursue a STEM career.
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Wolf: 'It's simply a disgrace that House Republicans are jeopardizing road and bridge repairs'
Gov. Tom Wolf recently spoke out against the Pennsylvania House Republicans for writing a letter of disapproval for updating the volatile organic compound (VOC) regulation for conventional oil and gas wells, which is required under the Clean Air Act.
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Wolf: 'The rewards we can provide through tax credits in this important program advance and improve communities'
Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced that the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) has been approved for $35,970,850 in funds for 213 community revitalizations projects across the state.
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Wolf: 'Pleased to provide $40.1 million for projects that support a cleaner environment, economic development, job creation, and education'
During Gov. Tom Wolf’s two terms in office he has made it a priority to make Pennsylvania a better place than when he arrived, and his efforts continued with the recent announcement of $40.1 million in funds going to redevelopment and community improvement projects.
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Wolf criticizes Republican lawmakers, saying they 'failed to prioritize the real needs of Pennsylvanians'
Gov. Tom Wolf recently criticized the work of Pennsylvania Republican lawmakers following the last scheduled legislative session in Harrisburg, saying there are issues that were not worked on which would help the prosperity of state.
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Hagarty on clean buses grant: 'These grants will go a long way toward reducing our carbon footprint'
Thanks to President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, 11 school districts across Pennsylvania will be getting “clean buses,” in an effort to be climate conscience while also being mindful for the health of the students aboard the buses.
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Wolf: 'Port of Philadelphia is a critical link in our nation's supply chains'
Gov. Tom Wolf (D-PA) and Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) visited the Port of Philadelphia (also known as PhilaPort) last week to celebrate a $20.3 million federal grant.
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Wolf on Cabinetworks Group expansion project: 'This is the kind of company that contributes to our strong manufacturing environment'
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that the Governor’s Action Team (GAT) has worked to help Cabinetworks Group with an expansion project at its Mount Union facility that will lead to over 1,600 jobs created and retained.
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$287,895 awarded to IBEW Local 743 for apprenticeships: 'It’s vitally important to recruit and train the next generation of workers'
Apprenticeships have been an integral part of the Wolf Administration’s effort to bolster the state’s workforce, and recently Gov. Tom Wolf announced that $287,895 will fund the Reading based IBEW Local 743 training programs for apprentices in the electrical field.
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PA Asian Pacific American Jewish Alliance created to 'break down the walls that divide' in fight against antisemitism and anti-Asian hate
Hate crimes and discrimination toward Jews and Pacific Americans increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, and recently the Pennsylvania Asian Pacific American Jewish Alliance (PAPJA) was created to help curb this growing issue.
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Gov. Wolf: 'Skilled trade workers are vital to Pennsylvania’s economy'
Gov. Tom Wolf visited the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 163 where he celebrated the “earn-while-you-learn” apprenticeship program, as well as new funding totaling $297,000 to train apprentices.
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Wolf: 'We are proud of the free and fair elections held here in the commonwealth'
On Sept. 7, Gov. Tom Wolf was at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg with voting advocates and representatives of seven state agencies affected by Executive Order 2022-03 which he signed that day.
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Gov. Wolf attends ribbon cutting at new Allentown Innovation Hub: an 'exciting, state-of-the-art space'
Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf attended a ribbon cutting for the opening of the new Allentown Innovation Hub by Evonik, which is a specialty chemicals manufacturer renowned around the world.