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Economists criticize President Biden's fiscal policy amid high inflation rates: 'Bidenomics is for the birds'

By Bob Martin | Nov 4, 2022

Inflation continues to be a hot button issue as the midterm elections approach and some economic officials are sounding off on President Joe Biden’s fiscal policy.

Wolf on open enrollment: 'Obtaining affordable, quality health care has never been easier'

By Bob Martin | Nov 2, 2022

Open enrollment for health insurance through the Pennie began on November 1, giving Pennsylvanians the chance to use the online marketplace to choose the right plan for them.

Wolf: $3 million for Chester County 'will help businesses in the area continue to grow and thrive'

By Bob Martin | Nov 1, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf (D-PA) last week revealed transportation infrastructure improvements for Route 30 in Chester County.

Hassell: 'Act now' to apply for rebate for rent, property taxes

By Bob Martin | Nov 1, 2022

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.

'Clean' buses being sent to 11 school districts to 'decrease air pollution around schools and for schoolchildren'

By Bob Martin | Oct 31, 2022

Schools across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania will be receiving new clean-energy buses as part of the first round of funding through the EPA Clean School Bus Program.

Wolf: 'Gasbarre is creating and retaining good-paying jobs'

By Bob Martin | Oct 31, 2022

For the past seven years, the Governor’s Action Team (GAT) has invested in Pennsylvania projects that have led to hundreds of new jobs. Most recently its work has led to the expansion of industrial furnace manufacturing company Gasbarre Products, which will create and retain 172 jobs.

Wolf on funding for apprenticeship program: 'It's vitally important to recruit and train the next generation of workers'

By Bob Martin | Oct 30, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf (D-PA) revealed earlier this month that $287,895 in funds will go to a Pennsylvania electricians' union.

Governor, first lady 'proud' to honor 11 women as Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania

By Bob Martin | Oct 24, 2022

Every year Pennsylvania's governor and first lady recognize women as Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania for a variety of contributions and achievements. Last week Gov. Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf held an event at their residence announcing this year's 11 recipients.

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$20.3 million in federal grant money used to create 100,000 square-foot warehouse at Philaport

By Bob Martin | Oct 23, 2022

The Wolf Administration has made making improvements at the Port of Philadelphia (Philaport) a priority during this time in office, and recently Gov. Tom Wolf and U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) celebrated $20.3 million in federal grant money that was used to construct a state-of-the-art warehouse at Tioga Marine Terminal.

$6.9 million invested in economic development projects for areas affected by coal industry job loss: 'A critical investment for our communities'

By Bob Martin | Oct 22, 2022

The Appalachia region of Pennsylvania has been affected by the changing energy market, as the shift to clean energy continues to stray from coal. For that reason, $6.9 million is being put toward economic development projects that will help the coal communities.

White House press secretary on OPEC decision to cut oil production: It 'was a mistake and it was short sighted'

By Bob Martin | Oct 21, 2022

Following the recent controversial decision by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to cut oil production by two million barrels per day, the Biden administration has been working to steady what continues to be volatile gasoline prices.

Wolf calls proposed profit-share with managed care organizations to limit profits a 'responsible use of public money'

By Bob Martin | Oct 21, 2022

Pennsylvania has made a proposal to enter a profit-share agreement with Medical Assistance physical health (PH) managed care organizations (MCOs) where the PH-MCOs will be limited to 3% profits each year so that money can be put in the most beneficial areas.

Violent crime rates continue rise in Pennsylvania

By Bob Martin | Oct 20, 2022

Crime rates are soaring across the nation, and according to recent information provided by the FBI Crime Data Explorer the problem is one also being seen in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Cabinetworks Group to expand Mount Union facility: 'We are extremely proud to expand our operations'

By Bob Martin | Oct 20, 2022

Cabinetworks Group is planning to expand its Mount Union facility in Huntingdon County, which will help create and retain 1,694 jobs, which makes it the second Cabinetworks Group project invested under the leadership of Gov. Tom Wolf.

Job Creators Network Foundation’s Legal Action Fund files lawsuit to block Biden's student loan forgiveness plan: 'Bailing out student debt bails colleges out of their culpability in this crisis'

By Bob Martin | Oct 19, 2022

The Job Creators Network Foundation’s Legal Action Fund has initiated a lawsuit against the Biden Administration in an effort to stop the loan forgiveness program, which is widely criticized by Republicans as the country struggles with high inflation rates

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Bedford County Technical Center awarded $200,000 in grant funds: 'Both students and local manufacturers will benefit from this wonderful awareness campaign'

By Bob Martin | Oct 15, 2022

The Bedford County Technical Center (BCTC) was recently awarded $200,000 in grant funds to be put toward implementing a video contest and a community campaign to promote careers in the manufacturing industry.

Wolf tours CANPACK: '500 jobs for this community is a really big deal'

By Bob Martin | Oct 15, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf recently toured the aluminum can manufacturing facility CANPACK where he celebrated the work done through his Governor’s Action Team (GAT) since 2015, which includes private investments amounting to $17.8 billion to support Pennsylvania communities.

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Department of Energy: SPR hits lowest level since July 1984 as Biden releases more

By Bob Martin | Oct 14, 2022

The Department of Energy’s U.S. Energy Information Agency (EIA) reported that the ending stock of crude oil remaining in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) was at the lowest level since July 1984.

Open enrollment for older Pennsylvanians and Medicare beneficiaries begins Saturday, Oct. 15

By Bob Martin | Oct 12, 2022

Senior Pennsylvania residents, as well as Medicare beneficiaries, are being reminded that the open enrollment period begins Saturday, Oct. 15, and ends Wednesday, Dec. 7.

Wolf: 'Hate has no place here in Pennsylvania'