Pennsylvania Office of the Governor
Recent News About Pennsylvania Office of the Governor
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PennDOT funding Red Light Enforcement to 'make important investments in traffic flow and safety'
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is distributing about $15 million to 32 municipalities across the state through Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) funding.
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Wolf: $100,000 Catalyst Connection 'funding will help entry-level workers in southwestern Pennsylvania get the crucial skills they need'
Gov. Tom Wolf announced that $100,000 will be used for Catalyst Connection in an effort to enhance the manufacturing workforce across the southwestern part of Pennsylvania.
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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 there will be $8 million going to 51 community projects across the state as part of the Keystone Communities Program.
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Wolf: 'It is absolutely crucial that we prepare students for good paying, in-demand careers'
Gov. Tom Wolf recognizes that there is a need for training the future electricians of the southwestern part of Pennsylvania, and on December 16 he announced that $200,000 will be awarded to the River Valley School District in Indiana County as part of the Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career program.
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Wolf: 'Women face countless challenges when they return to their communities after incarceration'
Gov. Tom Wolf announced that $2 million will be awarded to 21 recipients through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) that in an effort to reduce recidivism among formerly incarcerated Pennsylvania women.
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Wolf: 'Food is a basic human right that has the power to change lives'
On December 15, Gov. Tom Wolf released the final food security report of his time in office, and it showed that since 2015 there has been a 37% decrease in food insecurity.
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Wolf: 'With adequate resources, our local law enforcement and investigative offices can better protect and serve'
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (D) announced the awarding of $170 million to over 220 law enforcement agencies and county district attorneys' offices statewide through two new programs aimed at both improving community safety and supporting local law enforcement
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Pennsylvania's Wolf on $220,000 DCED funding: 'It is important for communities to evolve as the needs of their residents change'
Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced that seven projects in seven Pennsylvania counties have been approved for work to be done on zoning and updating comprehensive plans.
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Wolf: 'It’s important for all of us to come together to recognize the sacrifices our female veterans make'
The Wolf Administration has made it a focus to honor Pennsylvania women including women who have served in the military, and on November 29 Gov. Tom Wolf announced that nominations are being taken for the seventh Female Veterans Day Ceremony in March.
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PA's First Lady: 'We know that science, technology, engineering and mathematics are the future'
The Pennsylvania Commission for Women held the second annual National STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Day Event at the Pennsylvania State Museum, highlighting these high-paying careers for women.
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Wolf: 'These projects will be transformative for their communities'
On October 31 Gov. Tom Wolf announced that $40.1 million will be going toward a variety of redevelopment and community improvement projects all throughout Pennsylvania.
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Wolf criticizes Republican led General Assembly for not acting on issues
This week, the General Assembly held their last scheduled legislative session of the year in Harrisburg, and Republican lawmakers are getting heat from Gov. Tom Wolf, who expressed his disappointment on their inaction.
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Wolf announces $34.6 million in federal funds to be used toward clean buses for PA school districts to protect 'our children’s lungs and environment'
On October 26, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced that the state has been awarded funds through the EPA Clean School Bus Program for 89 new clean school buses.
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Wolf: $6.9 million in economic development projects will 'create jobs, diversify local economies'
Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced that $6.9 million is benefiting the Pennsylvania coal communities through economic development projects, which he says its a “critical investment” as economies are affected in some communities due to the energy market changing.
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Wolf on Pennie: 'Having quality health insurance is a fundamental right all Pennsylvanians deserve'
Gov. Tom Wolf (D-PA) recently reminded residents to look for affordable health insurance through Pennie, the state's online portal that connects people to financial assistance.
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Pennsylvania's physician general on expanded standing orders: 'I carry naloxone because I know that it can save a life'
Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced that the standing orders allowing residents to obtain the opioid-reversing drug naloxone at pharmacies has been expanded to help fight the increase in overdoses across the state of Pennsylvania.
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Wolf says Pennsylvania is 'on the leading edge' in clean energy transition
During Gov. Tom Wolf’s eight years in office he has made strides to push Pennsylvania to a clean energy future, and on Sept. 22 he spoke at a plenary session of the first-ever Global Clean Energy Action Forum (GCEAF) where he discussed the work that has been done.
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Wolf: 'I'm proud to support the legacy of the Braddock Carnegie Library'
Gov. Tom Wolf recently attended a groundbreaking ceremony for renovations taking place at the Braddock Carnegie Library, where he discussed a $1.75 million investment into the project, according to a September 23 release by the governor’s office.
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Matzie: 'The governor's commitment to funding education has been unwavering'
Gov. Tom Wolf recently spoke at the Aliquippa High School Black Box Theater, where he celebrated the work that his administration has put into public education during his eight years in office.
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Wolf: $90 million in grants awarded to 330 recreation, conservation projects will help make PA 'an even better destination for visitors'
Gov. Tom Wolf announced that $90 million in Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) funds will be awarded to 330 projects focused on recreation and conservation in the state.