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Governor Corbett Signs Law Helping PA Fire and Emergency Companies

Harrisburg - Governor Tom Corbett today ceremonially signed the Firefighter Grant Program law, also known as Senate Bill 866, providing grant money for Pennsylvania's fire, ambulance and emergency companies. "Since that day in 1736, when Benjamin Franklin organized the first ...

Marcellus Shale Impact Fee Brings in More Than $204 Million for Pennsylvania Communities

Harrisburg - Governor Tom Corbett today announced that Act 13, along with greatly enhancing environmental standards to ensure the protection of our natural resources, has generated more than $204.2 million through the new impact fee. Most of this money will ...

First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Pennsylvania Deer Adams County Captive Deer Tests Positive; No Evidence of Effect on Humans

Harrisburg - The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture today confirmed the first positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the state on a deer farm in Adams County. The disease is fatal in deer, elk and moose, but there is ...

Governor Corbett Visits Award-Winning Ben Franklin TechVentures2 Business Incubator; Praises Impact on Job Creation in the Northeast

Bethlehem - Governor Tom Corbett today toured the Ben Franklin Partners' TechVentures facility, a highly successful business incubator located at Lehigh University that has helped to launch dozens of start-up companies that support thousands of jobs in Pennsylvania

First Lady Susan Corbett Reads to Philadelphia Elementary School Children

Pennsylvania First Lady Susan Corbett today read to elementary school children in Philadelphia as part of a national effort to encourage literacy and early childhood education.

State Capitol Fountain Turns Pink as First Lady Susan Corbett Kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pennsylvania First Lady Susan Corbett, along with former Pennsylvania First Lady Michele Ridge, today joined the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC) as it turned the State Capitol's War Veterans Memorial Fountain pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event marked ...

Pa. National Guard's 55th Heavy Brigade honored for upcoming deployment

As many as 1,500 members of the 55th Heavy Brigade Combat Team gathered today at Fort Indiantown Gap to mark their upcoming deployment to Kuwait.

Pennsylvania's CHEMSWEEP Safely Disposes of Two Millionth Pound of Old Pesticides

Harrisburg - A Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture program that collects old pesticides from farms and pesticide application businesses has safely disposed of two million pounds of unwanted or unusable product across the state.

Governor and First Lady Honor Governor's Awards for the Arts Winners

Governor Tom Corbett and First Lady Susan Corbett tonight recognized the recipients of the 2012 Governor's Awards for the Arts

Governor Corbett Speaks During Philadelphia Energy Solutions Celebration

Governor Corbett Establishes PA Military Community Protection Commission

Harrisburg - Governor Tom Corbett today signed an executive order to establish a commission to examine and advocate for Pennsylvania's military installations and the important role they play in our local economy and national security.

Governor Corbett Joins Army War College's Remembrance Ceremony

Governor Tom Corbett today joined officials at the U.S. Army War College in Cumberland County to remember those who died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as all those who have sacrificed their lives in war ...

Governor Corbett Concludes Kayak Trip in Shawnee, Learns About Pocono Mountains Tourism Industry

Governor Tom Corbett today visited a Pocono Mountains region tourist attraction and learned about the many tourism initiatives taking place in the area.

Governor Corbett Tours Promised Land State Park, Highlights Importance of Supporting Pennsylvania's Natural Resources

Governor Tom Corbett today visited Promised Land State Park in Greentown during his two-day kayak tour on the Upper Delaware River to promote Pennsylvania's vast natural resources.

Treasurer McCord: Save for College with PA 529 Plan before Higher Tuition Rates Take Effect September 1

August 31 is an important college savings deadline; PA Treasury offering free enrollment in PA 529 GSP, chance to win $529 scholarship

Governor Corbett Announces Manufacturing Advisory Council Report During Visit to Westport Axle in the Lehigh Valley

Governor Tom Corbett today joined manufacturing leaders to announce the findings and recommendations of his Manufacturing Advisory Council during a visit to Westport Axle in the Lehigh Valley.

Governor Tom Corbett Announces Signature of Third Delaware River Dredging Contract

Governor Tom Corbett was joined today by the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority and other dignitaries to announce signature of the third Delaware River dredging contract

Governor Corbett Ceremonially Signs Law to Help Medically Fragile Children

Governor Tom Corbett today ceremonially signed House Bill 1960, allowing medically fragile children to receive treatment at pediatric extended care centers (PECCs) until the age of 21.

Governor Corbett and Pa. Turnpike Vice Chairman Pratt Mark Opening of Mon/Fayette Expressway Project near Brownsville

Completion of new Pa. Turnpike section means renewed hope for region's economy

Governor Corbett Tours Point State Park, Concludes Kayak Tour

Governor Tom Corbett today toured Point State Park in Pittsburgh, concluding his three-day kayak tour through western Pennsylvania to promote Pennsylvania's vast natural resources.

Governor Tom Corbett continued his three-day kayak tour of western Pennsylvania to promote Pennsylvania's natural resources.

The governor kayaked this morning on the Conemaugh River in Johnstown. He will visit the Pittsburgh area tomorrow.

Governor Corbett Tours Western Pennsylvania on Three-Day Kayak Trip

Governor Tom Corbett today began a threeday kayak tour through Western Pennsylvania to promote Pennsylvania's vast natural resources and array of recreational opportunities.

Governor Corbett Expands State Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

Governor Tom Corbett today announced new efforts to provide equal footing for small businesses and small veteran-owned businesses in competing for state contracting opportunities and bidding as prime contractors. Announcing the creation of the Small Business Procurement Initiative and the ...

Governor Corbett Praises New PennDOT ePermitting Process that Saves Time, Money for Job-Creating Businesses

Governor Tom Corbett was joined today by PennDOT Secretary Barry Schoch to showcase how the agency's new ePermitting process for Highway Occupancy Permits (HOPs) is saving time and money for job-creating businesses across the state.

Governor Corbett Attends Hormann Flexon Groundbreaking, Discuss Job Creation and Economic Growth in Pennsylvania

Corbett discussed his vision for job creation and economic growth in Pennsylvania.