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Gov. Tom Wolf

Sep 23, 2024

RGGI electricity tax repeal approved by Pa. Senate

The Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative carbon tax.

Nov 2, 2023

Commonwealth Court overturns RGGI inclusion, sparking debate

A climate initiative to place limits on carbon dioxide pollution from Pennsylvania's power sector was found unconstitutional by the Commonwealth Court.

Aug 31, 2023

Record-setting PUC chair/commissioner ends tenure; commission confirms replacements

The Public Utilities Commision's record-setting chair/commissioner ended her tenure, and her replacements have been confirmed.

Feb 3, 2023

Wolf leaves complicated, conflicting legacy for Pa. businesses

Former Gov. Tom Wolf's legacy is hotly debated by supporters and detractors of his business policies.

Jan 20, 2023

Precedent set on Pa. Real Estate Commission

Kyle Sampson became the first African American member of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission.

Jan 18, 2023

History made as Shapiro, Davis sworn-in as Pa.’s new leaders

Invoking the history of Pennsylvania, its founder William Penn, and various chapters of its storied past and present, Democrat Josh Shapiro was inaugurated Tuesday as the state’s 48th Governor. 

Jan 5, 2023

Wolf Administration, PASSHE provide $5 million in new funding for Pa. employees

A new scholarship program providing $5 million for Pennsylvania employees and their dependents who are pursuing higher education at a State System university was announced Thursday by Gov. Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). 

Jan 4, 2023

Hopewell Manufacturing, Inc. receives more than $350,000 in new funding

Franklin County’s Hopewell Manufacturing, Inc. has been approved for a 10-year, $354,742 loan to purchase machinery and equipment to expand production at its facility in Waynesboro Borough.

Jan 3, 2023

Pa. closes 2022 with strong December revenue, budget surplus

Pennsylvania collected $4 billion in General Fund Revenue in December 2022, which was $319.9 million more than anticipated, Gov. Tom Wolf and the Department of Revenue announced Tuesday.

Dec 21, 2022

Central Pa., Lehigh Valley projects granted funding for workforce development

Workforce development projects across Pennsylvania are receiving $5.5 million in Industry Partnership Grant funding aimed at meeting local and regional workforce needs. The announcement was made Wednesday by Gov. Tom Wolf.  Central Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley projects will receive approximately $2 million combined funds in grants. 

Dec 20, 2022

Central Pa. community improvement projects gain new funding

Central Pennsylvania counties are among the counties across Pennsylvania receiving new funding to support community improvement projects. 

Dec 16, 2022

Nine southcentral Pa. farms among 30 saved from development

Nine southcentral Pennsylvania farms are among 30 preserved by the state Thursday.Â