Pennsylvania Office of the Governor
Recent News About Pennsylvania Office of the Governor
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 'very grateful' to receive $296,000 grant to train apprentices
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 357 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Fund will be receiving $296,396 to train 30 Lehigh Valley apprentices interested in future careers in a trade.
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Wolf on Keystone Communities Program: 'These projects will build stronger communities, attract new residents and businesses'
More than $8 million in funds made possible through the Keystone Communities Program will go toward 51 community projects in 30 Pennsylvania counties, according to a recent announcement by Gov. Tom Wolf.
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Wolf: 'These grant programs are one more tool in our toolbox to create safer communities across Pennsylvania'
Gov. Tom Wolf announced that $170 million in grant money will go to more than 220 law enforcement agencies and county district attorney offices through a pair of new programs for community safety improvements.
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Wolf: 'Enough is enough' with gun violence; calls for legislation
The nation has experienced a number of tragic shootings in recent weeks, and last week it hit home in Philadelphia, as four high school students were shot when leaving for early dismissal.
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Wolf: 'My administration and I remain committed to supporting growing businesses'
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced that projects in five counties across the state will benefit from $9 million in funds being awarded for projects through six low-interest loans.
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Commission for Women Executive Director: 'This project allows girls and young women to explore STEM opportunities'
Last week the Pennsylvania Commission for Women held its second annual National STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Day Event at the Pennsylvania State Museum where people could hear from women in STEM careers.
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Wolf: 'Because of this money, we can keep Pennsylvanians safer, support more union jobs, and ensure that Pennsylvania’s infrastructure is ready to meet the needs of the 21st century'
Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf and members of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) highlighted the accomplishments made in the inaugural year of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Wolf on over $40 million in revitalization funds: 'These projects will be formative for their communities'
Gov. Tom Wolf announced that 10 projects over nine counties spanning the commonwealth of Pennsylvania will be reaping more than $40 million in funds to help revitalize the communities involved.
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Wolf: 'New buses will decrease air pollution around schools and for schoolchildren'
Gov. Tom Wolf announced that $34.6 million in federal funds through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be used to send 89 clean buses to 11 school districts in Pennsylvania.
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Cabinetworks Group to expand Mount Union manufacturing facility in $23 million investment
Cabinetworks Group, one of the nation’s largest kitchen and bath cabinet manufacturers and distributors, will be investing $23 million into an expansion project at their Mount Union manufacturing facility that will result in 1,694 jobs either created or retained.
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Wolf on expanded standing orders for naloxone: 'This tool is free for Pennsylvanians, and it works'
Gov. Tom Wolf announced an expansion to standing orders that allows Pennsylvania residents to have naloxone in an effort to fight the opioid epidemic.
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Wolf: 'Pennie is making health care more affordable than ever'
Gov. Tom Wolf has reminded residents who need financial assistance to go through the Pennie, which is the state’s website with a goal of educating and assisting people in searching for the right health plan.
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Gov. Wolf announces addition of three state parks to 'preserve invaluable natural resources'
Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced that three new parks will be added to the Pennsylvania state park system, through a $45 million investment that will not only create opportunities for recreation, but also conserve 3,500 acres of natural resources.
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Wolf: 'We are making Pennsylvania an even better destination for visitors'
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that $90 million in grant money will go toward more than 330 projects across Pennsylvania for recreational opportunities, as well as a plan to help underserved communities.
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Wolf: Bonus rent/tax rebates 'will help older adults and Pennsylvanians with disabilities stay in their homes'
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that thousands of older and disabled Pennsylvanians who already received a rebate on rent paid or property taxes in 2021 will receive another one-time bonus payment.
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Wolf: 'We made a transformative investment in housing in Pennsylvania'
At an Aug. 12 event in Philadelphia, Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pa., celebrated a $375 million investment to address the affordable housing crisis.
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Pennsylvania's Wolf on new MTTC funding: 'A great awareness campaign, one that benefits both students and area manufacturers'
Last week Gov. Tom Wolf announced new funding for Advance Central PA through the Pennsylvania Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program (MTTC) in the amount of $80,058 for the creation of five professional videos for students looking to advance in a manufacturing career.