NEWS

Published in the Daily Local News, by Kendal Gapinski

February 19, 2014

Around 20 black community and business leaders joined Gov. Tom Corbett at a new township restaurant on Wednesday to hear about his initiatives as governor as part of his reelection campaign.

Published by State Impact by, Laura Legere and Katie Colaneri

February 19, 2014

Pennsylvania’s annual gas production swelled last year, with drilling companies pulling 3.1 trillion cubic feet of gas from the Marcellus Shale and other unconventional formations in 2013, according to new data released by the state.

Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer, by Linda Loyd

February 18, 2014

A Brazilian pulp and paper company will relocate its Northeastern United States distribution center to the Tioga Marine Terminal in July, creating 228 stevedore and terminal jobs and up to 380 total jobs, including ones for rail workers and truckers.

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.

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.

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.

Published in the Times Leader, by Governor Tom Corbett

February 18, 2014

In 1859, Colonel Edwin Drake struck gold — black gold — when he drilled the first successful commercial oil well in Titusville, Crawford County. We soon became the energy capital of the nation. Pennsylvania was off and running, powering an industrial revolution that created a new middle class, raised the quality of life for tens of millions of people, and changed the world forever.

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.

Published in the Times Leader, by Andrew M. Seder

February 13, 2014

The international food packaging company that will set up operations here later this year considered more than 200 locations across the United States before ultimately deciding to locate its United States headquarters in CenterPoint Commerce & Trade Park West.

Published by Your Erie, by Staff

February 11, 2014

Governor Tom Corbett today presented the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Academics to three schools in Harbor Creek School District, Erie County.