Administration's food stamps decision nets praise from advocates & grocers
Published by WITF, by Mary Wilson
March 6, 2014
Anti-hunger groups and trade groups are applauding the Corbett administration's decision to prevent a change in federal policy from cutting food stamps for mostly seniors and people with disabilities.
MORENew funding will allow PennDOT to do more paving
Published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, by John Schmitz
March 5, 2014
First, drivers are going to see more potholes. Then, thanks to a funding infusion from the new state transportation law, they're going to see more paving.
MOREGov. 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.
MORECorbett 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.
MOREPa. 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.
MOREPa. 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:
MORECorbett 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.
MOREIn Defense of Tom Corbett - Robert A. Gleason Jr.
Published in the Wall Street Journal, by Robert A. Gleason Jr.
March 4, 2014
Allysia Finley's "GOP Trouble In Pennsylvania" (Political Diary, Feb. 27) is off the mark because Republican governors like Tom Corbett are accomplishing tough agendas and have only begun to tell their stories.
MORECorbett 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
MOREPa. has most new or expanded plants in Northeast during 2013
Published by Lancaster Online, by Staff
March 3, 2014
Pennsylvania had the most new plants or plant expansions in the Northeast during 2013, Site Selection magazine said Monday.
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