Gov. Corbett, DPW move to mitigate food stamp cuts

Published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, by Katie Giammarise

March 5, 2014

Citing a desire to protect the state's neediest, Gov. Tom Corbett's administration said Wednesday it will provide additional heating assistance to undo food stamp cuts to Pennsylvania that were part of the federal farm bill signed last month.

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Corbett touts interview program for job-seekers

Published by the Associated Press, by Staff

March 5, 2014

Pennsylvanians looking for work can now sharpen their job-hunting skills on the state's new Internet-based mock-interview program.

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Corbett announces grants for workforce development collaboration

Published in the Pittsburgh Business Times, by Justine Coyne

March 4, 2014

Gov. Tom Corbett announced the launch of JOBS1st PA Regional Partnership grants to increase employer engagement and develop employer-driven training programs

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Nazareth Area schools honored for academic performance by lieutenant governor

Published by The Express Times, by Staff

March 3, 2014

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley today visited the Nazareth Area School District to present the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Academics to two district schools.

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Pa. rolls out vets' notation on driver's licenses

Published by the Associated Press, by Staff

March 4, 2014

Pennsylvania military veterans can now have their service noted on state driver's licenses, offering them a way to demonstrate their status if they don't have military ID handy.

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Pa. unveils new driver's license for veterans, to offer thanks and support

Published in the Patriot News, by Jeff Frantz

March 4, 2014

U.S. soldiers often hear simple advice for driving in Afghanistan:

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Corbett Says Pa. National Guard Should Be Protected From Downsizing

Published by CBS Philly, by Tony Romeo

March 4, 2014

Governor Corbett has joined all 49 other governors in sending a letter to President Obama opposing cuts to the Army National Guard.

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Corbett-Cawley Campaign Statement on ObamaCare Delay

Pushes “Lie of the Year” Beyond 2014 But Still Bad for Pennsylvanians

HARRISBURG, PA – With 250,000 Pennsylvanians already losing their health care as a result of ObamaCare, Corbett-Cawley Campaign Manager Mike Barley released the following statement on the news another major delay is coming for the law:

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Report sees 15K new Pa. jobs from Marcellus boom

Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer, by Lind Loyd

March 2, 2014

A federal labor report released this week says Marcellus Shale gas drilling has added about 15,000 direct jobs in the oil and natural gas industry in Pennsylvania in recent years.

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Total Logistics opens Pittsburgh office

Published in the Pittsburgh Business Times, by Kris B. Mamula

February 28, 2014

Freight brokerage firm Total Quality Logistics LLC has opened an office in Pittsburgh, creating 75 jobs, Gov. Tom Corbett’s office announced Friday.

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