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Phoenix Tube Company expansion of Bethlehem operations will 'boost the city and regional economy'

By Bob Martin | Jul 30, 2022

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

By Bob Martin | Jul 29, 2022

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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Sen. Grassley: 'Crime is skyrocketing in communities across the country'

By Bob Martin | Jul 28, 2022

A recent poll conducted by OnePoll found that Americans are concerned about crime in their communities, showing that more than half of the respondents to the poll feel concerned for their personal safety on a daily basis, even at home.

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Sen. Cruz: 'Joe Biden is failing'

By Bob Martin | Jul 28, 2022

New data has shown that with high inflation, American households are reporting that they are having more trouble paying their bills now than during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Polls reveal that Hispanic-American voters have begun to lean Republican: 'the biggest political story of our time'

By Bob Martin | Jul 28, 2022

Recent polls have shown that the Hispanic demographic, which has historically voted Democratic and makes up 19% of the national population and 7% of the Pennsylvania population, is leaning toward the Republican Party.

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Wolf announces $269 million investment: A 'concerted effort to improve our nation’s infrastructure'

By Bob Martin | Jul 27, 2022

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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Concerned Communities for America executive director: Inflation hits 'Black and brown people harder'

By Bob Martin | Jul 26, 2022

Recently an opinion contributor for USA Today used data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to argue that high rates of inflation caused by President Joe Biden and Democrats disproportionately affect people of color in Pennsylvania and across the nation.

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'Everyone has a role to play' in tackling spotted lanternfly: Redding

By Bob Martin | Jul 26, 2022

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently demonstrated how to properly use a circle trap to eliminate the invasive spotted lanternfly without hurting small animals or beneficial pollinators.

Gov. Wolf on new funding: 'Apprenticeships have been a vital part of career education'

By Bob Martin | Jul 21, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf announced that $4.9 million will be awarded to 14 Pennsylvania apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs in the field of building and construction trades.

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Rep. Higgins: 'Biden is draining the SPR, which last month fell to the lowest since 1986'

By Bob Martin | Jul 21, 2022

Gas prices continue to be above $4 causing pain at the pump for drivers across the country, and while President Joe Biden has made moves to alleviate this issue, legislators have criticized him for his tactics that have lessened the country’s emergency crude oil supply.

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Wolf announces $17.5 million for AmeriCorps programs to 'meet real-life needs all across Pennsylvania'

By Bob Martin | Jul 20, 2022

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

By Bob Martin | Jul 19, 2022

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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State budget includes 'powerful new tool' to protect against fraud

By Bob Martin | Jul 14, 2022

The Pennsylvania Treasury Department will be more secure, according to Treasurer Stacy Garrity, as the state’s General Assembly approved the 2022-23 state budget that includes a fiscal code amendment to help spot and stop fraudulent use of taxpayer dollars.

Gov. Wolf celebrates budget: 'Pennsylvania's students and families have been my top priority

By Bob Martin | Jul 13, 2022

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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PSP Colonel Evanchick: 'These women were motivated to enlist by a sense of duty'

By Bob Martin | Jul 13, 2022

It has been 50 years since the first woman state trooper broke the all-male barrier for the Pennsylvania State Police and on July 7 those first women were honored at a ceremony at the academy in Hershey.

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Pennsylvania officials call upon senators to protect senior citizens from fraud

By Bob Martin | Jul 12, 2022

Last month, the Department of Banking and Securities, Department of Aging and the Insurance Department issued a joint letter to U.S. Senate and Pennsylvania senators calling for legislation to protect senior citizens.

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Rep. Biggs on gas prices: 'Biden won't unleash American energy because of environmental concerns.'

By Bob Martin | Jul 11, 2022

Gas prices continue to be an issue for Americans with the price at the pump still in the high $4 range across the nation, and some lawmakers have criticized tactics by President Joe Biden, saying that he has been hypocritical.

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FGI files suit against DOE for allegedly 'failing to comply' with Freedom of Information Act

By Bob Martin | Jul 11, 2022

The Functional Government Initiative (FGI) announced July 7 a transparency lawsuit against the Department of Energy (DOE) following a denial for requested records on the Biden administration’s decision to release millions of barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).

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PA Agriculture Secretary Redding: 'We're looking for innovative marketers and educators '

By Bob Martin | Jul 9, 2022

Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding has called for grant proposals for projects that would expand Pennsylvania agricultural sales and exports.

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Almac Group to expand Souderton headquarters: 'We look forward to welcoming over 350 new employees'

By Bob Martin | Jul 8, 2022

Almac Group will be expanding its North American headquarters based in Montgomery County, which will reportedly create 355 new jobs, according to Gov. Tom Wolf's (D-PA) website.