NEWS

Published in the Centre Daily Times, by Lori Falce

August 21, 2014

Few people knew that Gov. Tom Corbett was going to be strolling past the peach dumpling stand or popping in to shake hands at the shaved ice truck Thursday afternoon.

Published in the Wyoming County Examiner, by Jeffrey Horvath

August 20, 2014

A financial adviser told a Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce luncheon last Wednesday that he believes an impact fee is the most appropriate way to collect and redistribute monies from the natural gas industry.

Published in the Bucks County Courier Times, by Frank Mashett

August 20, 2014

Tom Wolf has shown his fangs early in this fall’s election by announcing he would propose to raise the personal income tax. He would also raise the percentage that the state contributes to public school funding to 50 percent and increase taxes on natural gas drilling companies. He did state that the personal income tax increase would be contingent upon a state-mandated dollar-for-dollar reduction in personal property taxes. Shocking that a Democrat is proposing increased taxes and increased government spending. When has any Democratic government cut spending and demanded that government live within its means?

Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer, by Kathy Boccella

August 20, 2014

Published in The Intelligencer, by Dave Wentzel

August 20, 2014

Enough already! The duplicitous Guest Opinion by state Treasurer Rob McCord (“Bait and switch,” Aug. 13) followed similar guileful hogwash in guest opinions July 27 and 29 by Democratic state Reps. Mike Sturla and Frank Dermody. And again on Aug. 14 in a letter penned by yet another agenda-motivated Democrat, state Rep. Greg Vitali.

Published in StateImpact, by Marie Cusick

August 19, 2014

Drillers in Pennsylvania continue to produce record-breaking amounts of natural gas, according to new numbers released this week from the state Department of Environmental Protection.

Published in the Daily Review, by Eric Hrin

August 17, 2014

Gov. Tom Corbett was busy Saturday in Bradford County: he kayaked down the Susquehanna River, took part in an archery demonstration, talked tourism, and spotted some eagles and a beaver.

Reported on Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, by Sarah Baicker

August 16, 2014

Dressed head-to-toe in Taney Dragons gear, governor Tom Corbett wondered aloud about Mo’ne Davis’ future.

Published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, by James O'Toole

August 15, 2014

At the turn of the new century, traffic was booming at the Pittsburgh International Airport, but a dearth of development along the airport corridor was a constant frustration for local and county officials. Now, despite a steep downturn in flights at the airport, the surrounding real estate market continues to gain momentum.

Published in PoliticsPA, by Jill Harkins

August 14, 2014

Harris Poll released findings today that registered Pennsylvanians of both parties not only support increased energy development, but are more likely to vote for candidates who promote increased production of oil and gas. The poll was conducted on behalf of the American Petroleum Institute.