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Wolf sends emergency equipment, personnel to Buffalo: 'We’re happy that we can support our neighbors to the north when they need our help'
In the wake of one of the largest and deadliest storms in the history of Buffalo, New York, Pennsylvania is sending help to the region.
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River Valley Superintendent Martell: 'The Training-to-Career grant will help River Valley School District further its mission to prepare students for their futures'
In an effort to enhance the electrician workforce in southwestern Pennsylvania, the state will be providing $200,000 in funding for the River Valley School District of Indiana County through the Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program.
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PCCD Executive Director Pennington: 'Reducing recidivism can help stabilize not only the women directly impacted, but their families as well'
Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced that $2 million in grant money will be going to 21 recipients through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) focused on reducing recidivism for women.
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Wolf announces $1.35 million in grants to help Pennsylvania veterans
On Dec. 13, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced $1.35 million in grants will be awarded to 14 Pennsylvania county veterans affairs offices and 34 charitable or veteran service organizations.
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Wolf: 'Pennsylvanians deserve safe, up-to-code and accessible spaces to call home'
Gov. Tom Wolf (D-PA) announced that $10,323,668 will be distributed through the Pennsylvania HOME Investment Partnerships Program for affordable housing in 16 counties across the commonwealth.
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Pennsylvania's First Lady Wolf on Open House: 'Holiday season is such a wonderful time of year to visit the Governor's Residence'
A Holiday Open House was held on Dec. 11 at the Governor’s Residence with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf greeting the public.
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Wolf on new nondiscrimination legislation: 'Hate has no place in Pennsylvania'
Gov. Tom Wolf has always been a proponent of protecting the LGBTQ community in Pennsylvania, and he recently commended the PA Human Relations Act and the PA Fair Education Opportunities Act.
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Wolf on PTRR deadline: 'I don't want to see any eligible Pennsylvanians miss out on the bonus rebates'
Older Pennsylvanians and Pennsylvanians with disabilities who qualify for the PTRR program are eligible for a one-time bonus rebate on top of their annual rebate.
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Wolf: 'No matter which holiday you celebrate, I wish every Pennsylvanian a very happy holiday season'
On December 5, Gov. Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf were on-hand for the 2022 Tree Lighting Ceremony at the state capitol in Harrisburg, where they celebrated the holiday season with members of the Pennsylvania community.
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Nominations sought for Female Veterans Day Ceremony: 'It's an honor to award these selfless women'
The seventh Female Veterans Day Ceremony is part of Women’s History Month in March, and the Pennsylvania Commission for Women is now accepting nominations for Pennsylvania women who have served at least four years in the military.
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State funds of more than $9 million targeting mental health, substance use disorders: 'pandemic highlighted the need'
More than $9 million in state grant funding is now available to help people struggling with both mental health and substance use disorders (SUD).
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Wolf: 'There is a digital divide in Pennsylvania'
Governor Tom Wolf announced Monday that the Pennsylvania Statewide Broadband Plan has been released, which is focused on immediate and long term broadband access needs for all Pennsylvanians with a major focus on unserved and underserved residents.
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Wolf calls for gun legislation following shooting of Philadelphia high school students
The day before Thanksgiving, four high school students were shot and hospitalized in Philadelphia after leaving school for the holiday break.
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Wolf: 'Providing resources for companies to succeed in Pennsylvania is vital to our economy'
More than $9 million in funds have been approved for six projects spanning five counties across Pennsylvania through various low-interest loans.
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Wolf calls $7.9 billion infrastructure payment 'investment in people'
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and White House infrastructure coordinator Mitch Landrieu say the $7.9 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has directly helped Pennsylvania improve its infrastructure, create jobs and improve the environment.
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Wolf calls out PA House Republicans for not updating VOC regulation: 'This regulation is not controversial'
Pennsylvania House Republicans chose not to update the volatile organic compound (VOC) regulation for conventional oil and gas wells, and Gov. Tom Wolf spoke out against their actions saying it could lead to the state losing nearly a billion dollars in federal transport funding.
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National STEM Day focuses on women in STEM: 'Women in STEM careers continue to move the commonwealth forward'
On Nov. 16, the Pennsylvania Commission for Women hosted a National STEM Day Event at the Pennsylvania State Museum to highlight the achievements of women in careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
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Wolf: Funds for affordable housing in state 'will have a significant impact'
Governor Tom Wolf announced last week that more than $92.5 million in funds will be used for affordable rental units across the commonwealth through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA).
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Wolf on NAP funds: 'Pennsylvania's communities are the foundation of our economic success'
Gov. Tom Wolf (D-PA) recently revealed that nearly $36 million will fund 213 community revitalization projects in Pennsylvania.
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Wolf on open enrollment: 'Obtaining affordable, quality health care has never been easier'
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.