What's in it for us? Plenty - Senator E. Eugene Yaw

Published in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, by Senator E. Eugene Yaw

February 23, 2014

Recently, a letter to the editor appeared in the Williamsport Sun Gazette. The caption was "What is in it for us?" The writer attempted to support his personal dislike of the gas industry by citing a supposed lack of jobs created in the industry and the lack of taxes paid. According to the writer, jobs have not been produced and only about $2 billion in taxes have been paid since 2006, which is only $250 million per year. Perhaps the writer's thought is that this money would have better been spent buying crude oil from the Middle East.

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Meuser: Jobs in state's private sector on the rise

Published in the Citizen's Voice, by Denise Allabaugh

February 25, 2014

Pennsylvania Secretary of Revenue Dan Meuser said since Gov. Tom Corbett took office in 2011, the number of private sector jobs in Pennsylvania increased by more than 138,000.

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Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley talks economic development with local leaders

Published in the Centre Daily Times, by Matt Morgan

February 24, 2014

In an effort to hear directly from local leaders about economic development, Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley met with municipal, county and business officials Monday at the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County.

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Senior housing gets $500,000+ in tax credits

Published in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, by Mark Maroney

February 25, 2014

Natural gas impact fees are going to help to build a senior citizen apartment complex for those seeking to downsize, according to state lawmakers and city officials.

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Local coal companies producing record numbers

Published in the Republican Herald, by Thomas Leskin

February 24, 2014

Some local coal companies are seeing record numbers, while the industry as a whole is troubled.

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More jobs coming to Luzerne County

Published in the Times Leader, by Andrew M. Seder

February 24, 2014

Another week, another major jobs announcement for Luzerne County.

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Corbett launches 'Energy = Jobs' plan

Published in The Daily Review, by Johnny Williams

February 18, 2014

On Jan. 21, joined by several area representatives and touring the Pennsylvania College of Technology's Earth Science Center, just south of Williamsport in Montgomery, Governor Tom Corbett launched his state energy plan "Energy = Jobs". "Energy = Jobs" is a plan that seeks to utilize all of Pennsylvania's energy resources, which include natural gas, coal, oil, nuclear, hydropower, wind, solar and other renewables.

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Acting education secretary explains why subsidy is unchanged

Published in the Standard Speaker, by Michael P. Buffer

February 17, 2014

Gov. Tom Corbett did not propose an increase in the basic education subsidy for school districts because the state needs a new formula to determine the subsidy, Acting Secretary of Education Carolyn Dumaresq said.

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Cawley speaks about importance of petitions at Juniata County Republican Committee dinner

Published by The Sentinel, by Lauren Kershner

February 18, 2014

The Juniata County Republican Committee held its annual Presidents Day dinner Monday evening at Walker Grange. After the dinner, several candidates for office at the state level spoke about what residents can do to help campaigns.

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State Leaders Honored

Published by WTAJ News, by Staff

February 18, 2014

In celebration of Black History Month, Governor Tom Corbett and First Lady Susan Corbett today joined the Governor's Advisory Commission on African American Affairs to recognize African American leaders from across Pennsylvania for their commitment and dedication to their community at an event at the Governor’s Residence.

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