DOC Reports Slowest Growth in Inmate Population Since 1971

Published by the Gant Daily, by Gant Team

February 11, 2014

Last year, Department of Corrections (DOC) officials reported the first significant decrease in the inmate population since 1971. At the end of 2013, officials discovered that the state’s prison system has experienced the smallest increase in the inmate population growth, all while the state’s crime rate remained flat.

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Ephrata laundry gets $9,500 state grant

Published by Lancaster Online, by Staff

February 10, 2014

Ephrata Self-Service Laundry has received a $9,500 state grant to put toward energy-efficient equipment, it was announced Monday.

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Energy-Efficiency, Pollution-Prevention Grants Awarded to 134 Small Businesses

Published by the Gant Daily, by Gant Team

February 11, 2014

Gov. Tom Corbett has announced that the Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $996,713 in grants to help 134 small businesses across Pennsylvania invest in energy-efficiency or pollution-prevention projects.

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Corbett praises Windber middle-schoolers

Published in the Tribune-Democrat, by Patrick Buchnowski

February 10, 2014

It was a red letter day for the Windber Area Middle School.

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Governor Corbett to be Honored for Commitment to Philadelphia Port

Later this week, the Seamen’s Church Institute of Philadelphia & South Jersey will present the Spirit of the Port Award to Governor Tom Corbett for his commitment to ensuring the Philadelphia port prospers and grows as a viable part of the greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and U.S. economy. The Philadelphia port is supporting more than 130,000 jobs paying more than $7.8 billion annually in wages and salaries. The award is accompanied by an announcement recognizing the Governor’s achievement in today’s Philadelphia Inquirer.

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Corbett budget addresses child abuse

Published in the Citizens Voice, by Robert Swift

February 10, 2014

The governor's proposed budget provides $2 million in state aid for the first time to help Children's Advocacy Centers do their work, a key recommendation of a special task force that called for an overhaul of the child protection system following the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

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More benefits from new transportation plan as municipalities prepare to receive $345 million in liquid fuels payments

Published in The Daily Review, by Staff

February 9, 2014

Governor Tom Corbett announced recently that Pennsylvania's new transportation plan will allow PennDOT to distribute $345 million in liquid fuels payments to certified municipalities on March 3 to help them maintain their roads and bridges.

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Governor Awards Erie More Than $400,000 in Grants

Published by Your Erie, by Staff

February 6, 2014

The city of Erie is on the receiving end of more than $420,000 from the state.

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State’s “second banana” gives Dallas schools top awards

Published in the Times Leader, by Mark Guydish

February 6, 2014

Dubbing herself “The First Lady and second banana,” Gov. Tom Corbett’s wife Susan came to town to give Dallas and Wycallis elementary schools the “Governor’s award for excellence in academics” today, presenting large banners she said would remind students and visitors every day that they “are in a great school.”

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Bell & Evans sets $44M expansion in Lebanon County

Published by Lancaster Online, by Staff

February 6, 2014

Bell & Evans is expanding in Bethel Township, Lebanon County, creating 380 full-time jobs, it was announced Thursday.

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