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Pennsylvania's first lady advocates for formerly incarcerated women seeking 'crucial' employment

By Bob Martin | Jul 7, 2022

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.

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Gov. Wolf on latest shooting: 'My prayers are with the victims, their families and the entire Highland Park community'

By Bob Martin | Jul 7, 2022

On July 5, Gov. Tom Wolf ordered that all Pennsylvania flags on commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds be down at half-staff in honor of the victims of the tragic July 4 shooting at a holiday parade in Highland Park, Illinois that killed at least seven people and injured dozens.

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GLG announces new Philadelphia location, Gov. Wolf applauds company for 'recognizing all that Pennsylvania has to offer'

By Bob Martin | Jul 6, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf announced June 29 that GLG, known as the world’s largest insight network, is bringing its business to Philadelphia’s historic district.

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Biden to oil companies: 'Bring down the price you are charging at the pump'

By Bob Martin | Jul 6, 2022

Gas prices continue to be a problem all around the world and in the U.S., prices are still close to $5 per gallon, without much of an end in sight.

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AG Shapiro: 'Fentanyl has rapidly replaced heroin as the dominant opioid in Pennsylvania'

By Bob Martin | Jul 6, 2022

The powerful drug fentanyl continues to be a deadly problem in the U.S. and while there are a number of reasons for the rise in the smuggling of the drug, some are looking to the top and turning their heads to President Joe Biden’s border policy.

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Wolf tells Congress 'Healthcare is a right-not a privilege'

By Bob Martin | Jul 5, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf and 13 other governors sent a letter to Congress June 29 urging them to take action to ensure funding to preserve Affordable Care Act subsidies.

Gov. Wolf: Program expansion will help people 'get to and from their health care appointments'

By Bob Martin | Jul 5, 2022

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Department of Human Services (DHS) was awarded $750,000 in grant money from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the expansion of the Find My Ride (FMR) online program.

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First Lady Wolf tours BCCC to address student hunger: 'too many college students are overworked and underserved'

By Bob Martin | Jul 5, 2022

Food insecurity for college-aged students is a nationwide issue that's also impacting Pennsylvania, and last week First Lady Frances Wolf spoke with students and staff at Bucks County Community College about college hunger, addressing the need for resources.

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Commission for Women Executive Director Moriah Hathaway: Abortion will be safe and legal in Pennsylvania 'as long as Governor Wolf has the veto pen.'

By Bob Martin | Jun 30, 2022

Last week, various Pennsylvania commissions released a joint statement that spoke out against the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Dobbs Vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which effectively federally takes away a woman’s constitutional right for an abortion.

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LGBTQ advocates speak out on 'Don't Say Gay' Senate Bill: 'Pennsylvania was founded on the basis of inclusion'

By Bob Martin | Jun 28, 2022

Last week, the Pennsylvania Commission on LGBTQ Affairs, along with education and youth advocates, spoke out against a bill that is modeled after the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill from Florida.

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Advisory Commission on African American Affairs director: 'Attend a local Juneteenth event'

By Bob Martin | Jun 24, 2022

In celebration of Juneteenth, Gov. Tom Wolf hosted the Governor’s Advisory Commission on African American Affairs on June 21 at his residence in Harrisburg, two days after the commemorative holiday called “Juneteenth National Freedom Day.”

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Pennsylvania auditor general releases audit reports on 43 VFRAs

By Bob Martin | Jun 23, 2022

The Department of the Auditor General recently announced that it has released audit reports for 43 volunteer firefighter relief associations (VFRA) across 30 Pennsylvania counties.

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Mayor Gainey: 'It’s time to address violence as a public health crisis'

By Bob Martin | Jun 23, 2022

The city of Pittsburgh has announced that applications have opened for the STOP the Violence 2022 grants which are focused on helping organizations that are working to end violence, with funding between $15,000 and $90,000.

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Auditor General DeFoor releases audits for 25 municipal pension plans: 'audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by law'

By Bob Martin | Jun 22, 2022

On June 13, Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor announced that his office is releasing audit reports for 25 municipal pension plans.

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OAR executive director: 'When trauma becomes a normal part of life, it can destroy hope'

By Bob Martin | Jun 21, 2022

The Office of Advocacy and Reform (OAR) recently urged Pennsylvania residents to focus on their mental health, as it is known that things like stress and trauma can cost lasting health challenges and social issues, particularly those stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Gov. Wolf calls for legislators to take action to end gun violence: 'Do your jobs. Protect our kids.'

By Bob Martin | Jun 20, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf has made it a priority while in office to support legislation and programs to end gun violence, and in the wake of the tragic mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, he recently attended a rally in Philadelphia to direct lawmakers to take action.

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Wolf announces $1.75 million grant to help with 'critical infant formula shortage'

By Bob Martin | Jun 18, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf announced a $1.75 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant for ByHeart, which will allow the company to become the fifth infant formula manufacturer in the country.

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Gov. Wolf announces 42 PAsmart grants, saying they help students 'on a path to the best jobs of the future'

By Bob Martin | Jun 18, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf has announced 42 PAsmart Advancing Grants amounting to nearly $20 million that will expand access to computer science, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for students in Pennsylvania.

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Cruz: 'Cartels are exploiting Biden's open border and poisoning our country with fentanyl'

By Bob Martin | Jun 16, 2022

The fentanyl crisis has become a major issue as overdose deaths have been on the rise nationally and locally.

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Topper to leave role as Dept. of General services secretary: 'we've changed the way the commonwealth does business'

By Bob Martin | Jun 15, 2022

Department of General Services Secretary Curt Topper will be leaving his position at the end of the month, but Gov. Tom Wolf announced that he plans to hire within the state government employees saying that Joseph Lee will be named the acting secretary.