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Port of Philadelphia to build new 100,000-square foot warehouse, will help 'more commerce flow through' city

By Bob Martin | Sep 20, 2022

The Port of Philadelphia (Philaport) is a major piece of the U.S. supply chain, and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced that a new 100,000 square-foot warehouse will be built at the Tioga Marine Terminal to assist a growing demand for goods.

Wolf tours electrical workers' training facility, says 'I truly believe Pennsylvanians are the hardest workers around'

By Bob Martin | Sep 20, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf has made apprenticeships a priority during his time in office, and recently he toured the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 163 training facility on Sept. 15 to thank union leaders for their work to help the future of the industry’s workforce.

FERC commissioner: 'We're headed for a reliability crisis' when it comes to heat waves and electricity usage

By Bob Martin | Sep 19, 2022

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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'Historic investment' of $90 million to assist 330 recreation-based projects in PA

By Bob Martin | Sep 17, 2022

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has awarded $90 million toward 330 recreation-based projects statewide. Gov. Tom Wolf described the grant as a "historic investment."

Letlow: Biden's policies have Americans 'paying outrageous prices' for gas, PA gas prices 20 cents higher than national average

By Bob Martin | Sep 14, 2022

After President Joe Biden took office, he announced a moratorium on new federal oil leases, saying it was due to battling the climate crisis with the goal of transitioning to green energy.

'Inflation has been eating up wage gains since April 2021,' eroding Pennsylvania's average household income down $3,402 annually

By Bob Martin | Sep 14, 2022

Inflation continues to be a major concern in the United States with inflation at an annual rate of 8.3%, creating a considerable effect on households in Pennsylvania.

NEC's Ramamurti: Student loan relief program is 'paid for and far more' by deficit reduction

By Bob Martin | Sep 13, 2022

In August, President Joe Biden announced his student loan forgiveness plan in which eligible borrowers can get up to $10,000 in debt canceled, and $20,000 if they went to school on a Pell Grant.

Wolf: 'There is great demand for skilled workers in the trowel trades'

By Bob Martin | Sep 13, 2022

Pennsylvania’s Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Grant Program has been integral in helping train future workers across the commonwealth, and on Sept. 2, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that $297,000 will go to Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 9 to fund the Western Pennsylvania Bricklayers Masonry Training Program.

Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative to receive $62.7 million to 'further fuel' area as leader in robotics

By Bob Martin | Sep 12, 2022

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced Sept. 2 that $62.7 million in grant money will be going to the Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA).

Nearly $500 million in ARPA funds to be distributed to eligible Pennsylvania county, municipal governments

By Bob Martin | Sep 11, 2022

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced Sept. 2 a second round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds totaling $491,504,064 that will be going to local county and municipal governments.

Gov. Wolf: 'Supporting Local 354’s apprenticeship program will help develop talented workers for in-demand careers in the commonwealth'

By Bob Martin | Sep 9, 2022

On August 26, Gov. Tom Wolf announced a $297,000 investment that would increase plumber and pipefitter apprenticeships across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Latest price tag for Biden's college loan forgiveness, supported by U.S. Senate candidate Fetterman: '$270 billion a year'

By Bob Martin | Sep 8, 2022

Federal aid for college has increased over the last several decades, according to a report by Issues and Insights, and a new study by the Wharton School in President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan shows that it is estimated that there will be a yearly cost of $270 billion.

Wolf on $60 million expansion for West Pharmaceutical Services: 'Our strong manufacturing base gave us a competitive advantage over other states'

By Bob Martin | Sep 8, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf (D-PA) revealed in late August that West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (West) is expanding its facility in Jersey Shore and creating 225 new, full-time jobs.

College costs skyrocketing: Pennsylvania tuition up more than 5% over last year, room and board up 10%

By Bob Martin | Sep 7, 2022

Recent statistics from Bankrate.com have shown that the average annual rate of college tuition inflation is at 8%, and costs of public U.S. colleges and universities have nearly tripled since 1980.

Gov. Wolf praises new grant funds to train farming apprentices: 'My administration is pleased to continue to support these programs'

By Bob Martin | Sep 6, 2022

On August 30, Gov. Tom Wolf announced new funding that will be used to train apprentices through the Diversified Vegetable Pre-Apprenticeship and Diversified Vegetable Apprenticeship Programs.

With new ElevateBio facility creating 172 six-figure jobs, Pittsburgh is 'where what's next is happening now'

By Bob Martin | Sep 3, 2022

ElevateBio, a technology-driven company that focuses on powering transformative cell and gene therapies, will be investing in its first operation in Pennsylvania at the University of Pittsburgh through the creation of a BaseCamp manufacturing facility.

State AG Shapiro on new ghost gun regulations: 'All this helps make Pennsylvania communities safer'

By Bob Martin | Sep 2, 2022

Federally licensed firearms dealers in Pennsylvania who sell partially completed frames or receivers (PCFRs) that can be used to make a homemade gun must now conduct background checks before selling or transferring parts.

Gov. Wolf celebrates federal investments: 'An investment in infrastructure is an investment in our communities'

By Bob Martin | Aug 31, 2022

Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf met with White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landreiu to celebrate various federal investments made possible through the Biden Infrastructure Law.

Ross on Guardian Booth's Waynesboro relocation: 'A collaborative effort of the FCADC and the Governor's Action Team'

By Bob Martin | Aug 29, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced that prefabrication company Guardian Booth will be relocating to Waynesboro, which will create 33 new jobs in Franklin County.

Biden's loan forgiveness plan to cancel up to $20,000 for eligible borrowers: 'This is an inflation expansion act'

By Bob Martin | Aug 26, 2022

President Joe Biden recently announced that he will cancel thousands of dollars of student loan debt from eligible borrowers, and while the President has gained praise from borrowers and Democrats, there has been criticism as well as the decision comes when inflation is soaring.

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