Woman chases oil boom, hits it big
Published by CNN Money, by Steve Hargreaves
March 19, 2014
In 1859, thousands followed "Colonel" Edwin Drake into the Pennsylvania forest after America's first major oil well was discovered near Titusville. In 1901, people flooded Beaumont, Texas, when Spindletop gushed.
MOREFirst Quality Baby Products to expand Lewistown operations
Published by WITF, by Tim Lambert
March 19, 2014
A New York-based maker of baby diapers and wipes plans to expand its operations in Mifflin County, creating 150 jobs.
MOREGov. Corbett’s Ready to Learn agenda continues investment in students - Carolyn C. Dumaresq, Ed. D
Published in The Express, by Carolyn C. Dumaresq, Ed. D
March 19, 2014
Investing in Pennsylvania's children is an investment in their futures and the future of the Commonwealth.
MOREFunding in Perry County will create jobs
Published by CBS 21, by Lea Jolan
March 19, 2014
The Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary, C. Alan Walker, announced Wednesday a $2.8 million PennWorks grant to the Howe Township Municipal Authority for infrastructure improvements. In an effort to continue to advance Governor Tom Corbett's JOBS1st PA initiative, the award is expected to create at least 250 new jobs.
MORECorbett unveils portrait of PA's "first woman governor"
Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer, by Staff
March 19, 2014
Pennsylvania's "first woman governor" will soon get her rightful place in the Capitol.
MOREBorough of Conneaut Lake Receives $375,000 Grant
Published by Your Erie, by Staff
March 18, 2014
Governor Tom Corbett is sending more than $300,000 in a Keystone Communities grant to Conneaut Lake.
MOREImpact fee preferable - Patrick Henderson
Published in the Tribune-Review, by Patrick Henderson
March 17, 2014
While speculating on the prognosis of enacting new and higher taxes on natural gas development makes for an interesting academic exercise, doing so often overlooks one critical fact: Thanks to Gov. Corbett and strong leadership in the General Assembly, Pennsylvania communities are already benefiting from the impact fee adopted in 2012.
Campaign trail leads to NuWeld
Published in the Sun-Gazette, by Mike Reuther
March 15, 2014
Gov. Tom Corbett brought his campaign to Williamsport Friday with a rallying cry to create jobs, rein in spending and lower taxes.
MORECorbett talks issues with Sun-Gazette
Published in the Sun-Gazette, by Mike Reuther
March 15, 2014
Gov. Tom Corbett is high on the state's natural gas industry.
MOREVIDEO | Corbett tours Somerset facility
Published in The Tribune-Democrat, by Dave Sutor
March 14, 2014
After taking a quick tour through the high-tech, clean and modern DeVilbiss Healthcare facility on Friday, Gov. Tom Corbett talked about how Pennsylvania’s manufacturing base has evolved over the years.
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