Pennsylvania Governor's Office
Recent News About Pennsylvania Governor's Office
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Wolf reminds residents of 'last chance to get a one-time bonus rebate'
Gov. Tom Wolf is reminding older Pennsylvanians and residents with disabilities that they may qualify for a one-time bonus rent or property tax rebate and must apply by Dec. 31 to take advantage of the offer.
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Hassell: 'Act now' to apply for rebate for rent, property taxes
Older Pennsylvanians and Quaker State residents with disabilities were reminded by Gov. Tom Wolf to apply by the Dec. 31 deadline for a one-time bonus rebate for rent or property taxes.
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FERC commissioner: 'We're headed for a reliability crisis' when it comes to heat waves and electricity usage
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has come under fire from critics for his handling of the state’s recent electricity crisis during a heat wave.
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Mastriano: Biden's decision to pull troops out of Afghanistan last summer 'was the epitome of madness'
State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Chambersburg), Republican nominee for Pennsylvania governor, reflected on the Biden administration's withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan one year ago.
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Schwank says all PA students 'should be able to get a high-quality education'
Governor Tom Wolf celebrated his administration's investment of $3.7 billion in public education over the last eight years.
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Wolf says 'to truly ensure student success we must look at a larger picture'
Governor Tom Wolf announced on Aug. 3 that there is $190 million for Pennsylvania schools to initiate student mental health programming and physical security enhancements to support the long-term success of the commonwealth’s students.
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Wolf: 'Pennsylvanians will be able to cast their ballot legally in person or by mail without any disruption or confusion'
Governor Tom Wolf released a statement on Aug. 2 about the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that upholds the state’s no excuse mail-in voting law, which is called Act 77 of 2019.
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Wolf meets with educators and students in Harrisburg to celebrate public education investments: 'a significant win'
Gov. Tom Wolf recently met with students and educators in the Harrisburg School District to celebrate the $3.7 billion investment in public education during his time in office, according to a press release.
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Wolf proposes PA Opportunity Program, direct payments to Pennsylvanians who make less than $80,000 a year
Gov. Tom Wolf, Rep. David Delloso (D-Delaware) and Pennsylvania community members recently discussed reintroducing the PA Opportunity Program, which would send $2,000 stimulus checks to Pennsylvania residents.
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'Pennsylvania stands ready to assist': Pennsylvania Task Force 1 member deployed to Kentucky for flood response
A member of the Pennsylvania Task Force 1 (PA-TF1) Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) has deployed to Kentucky for response and recovery after the deadly flooding that has destroyed much if the state.
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Wolf Administration members highlight food security efforts in PA; "Together, we can end hunger"
Members of the Wolf Administration visited the rescue food organization Sharing Excess to highlight their efforts to improve Pennsylvania residents' access to food.
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Gov. Wolf celebrates PA GI Bill that helps family of National Guard members with education, 'adding to a better quality of life'
Gov. Tom Wolf recently celebrated the first-of-its-kind PA GI Bill, which was signed into law on July 1, 2019, allowing members of the Pennsylvania National Guard to earn college benefits for their spouses and children.
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Phoenix Tube Company expansion of Bethlehem operations will 'boost the city and regional economy'
Phoenix Tube Company, Inc. will be expanding its operations in Bethlehem of Northampton County, which will create and retain at least 165 jobs, according to an announcement by Gov. Tom Wolf.
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First ladies Wolf, Quillen-Carney and Baker hold virtual conversation on student advocacy, campus hunger
First ladies Frances Wolf of Pennsylvania, Tracey Quillen-Carney of Delaware and Lauren Baker of Massachusetts recently held a virtual conversation to discuss student advocacy and hunger on college campuses.
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Wolf announces $269 million investment: A 'concerted effort to improve our nation’s infrastructure'
Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced $269 million through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) will be used for 11 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and non-point source projects in 10 counties.
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Wolf announces $17.5 million for AmeriCorps programs to 'meet real-life needs all across Pennsylvania'
Governor Tom Wolf announced last week that $17.5 million in PennSERVE funding will go toward 26 AmeriCorps programs, a record amount for Pennsylvania.
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Wolf says Biden's work for ARPA 'was an essential part of the commonwealth's plan' for pandemic recovery
Governor Tom Wolf released a statement Wednesday praising President Joe Biden for his work with the American Rescue Plan investments following an announcement of an additional $40 billion in funds to help strengthen the nation’s workforce.
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Gubernatorial candidate Mastriano: 'Skyrocketing inflation will only be the beginning of our economic pain if we don’t correct course this November'
State Sen. Doug Mastriano, the Republican nominee for Pennsylvania governor, said new inflation data is bad and that Pennsylvania's economy will be even worse if his Democratic opponent, Josh Shapiro, is elected.
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Gov. Wolf celebrates budget: 'Pennsylvania's students and families have been my top priority
Last week Gov. Tom Wolf touted his budget that has shown his commitment to education since he took office in 2015.
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Pennsylvania's first lady advocates for formerly incarcerated women seeking 'crucial' employment
Last week, First Lady Frances Wolf participated in the Manufacturer’s Association for the York County Reentry Employer Roundtable, where she discussed the importance of second-chance hiring and the Wolf administration’s work to support citizens returning to work after being incarcerated.