HARRISBURG, PA – Kevin Shivers, Executive State Director for the Pennsylvania NFIB, today released the following statement regarding the latest unemployment report showing that Pennsylvania’s jobless rate continues to improve under Governor Tom Corbett’s leadership. The unemployment rate now stands at 6.2 percent, which is the lowest level since November 2008 and remains below the national rate of 6.7 percent. The latest numbers come on the heels of another positive jobs report from earlier this month that put the jobless rate at 6.4 percent.

BELLEFONTE, PA – U.S. Representative Glen G.T. Thompson (PA -05) today released the following statement regarding the latest unemployment report showing that Pennsylvania’s jobless rate continues to improve under Governor Tom Corbett’s leadership. The unemployment rate now stands at 6.2 percent, which is the lowest level since November 2008 and remains below the national rate of 6.7 percent. The latest numbers come on the heels of another positive jobs report from earlier this month that put the jobless rate at 6.4 percent.

HARRISBURG, PA – The Corbett-Cawley Campaign today released the following statement from Governor Tom Corbett regarding the latest unemployment report released by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, which has the state’s unemployment rate down to 6.2 percent. This is the lowest level since November 2008 and remains below the national rate of 6.7 percent. The latest numbers come on the heels of another positive jobs report from earlier this month that put the jobless rate at 6.4 percent.

Corbett Assembles Experienced Team to Secure Victory in November

HARRISBURG, PA – A day after the Corbett-Cawley team officially filed for re-election with more than 50,000 signatures, Governor Tom Corbett released the following statement announcing the full leadership and staff team for the Corbett-Cawley 2014 re-election campaign.

More than 50,000 Signatures for Corbett-Cawley Collected from All 67 Counties in Show of Widespread Grassroots Support

HARRISBURG, PA – Today, in a show of statewide grassroots support for the Corbett-Cawley team, Governor Tom Corbett and Lt. Governor Jim Cawley filed for re-election to a second term with more than 50,000 signatures from all 67 counties. Governor Corbett filed with 27,747 signatures from every county, and more than 100 collected in 50 counties. Lt. Governor Cawley filed with 26,680 signatures.

6.4% Unemployment Rate Below National Average; Lowest Since Nov. 2008

HARRISBURG, PA – Corbett-Cawley Campaign Manager Mike Barley released the following statement on January’s jobs report where unemployment dropped to 6.4%, the lowest level since November 2008 and below the national rate of 6.7%:

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:

Holds Small Business Roundtable in Chester County

HARRISBURG, PA – This afternoon, Governor Tom Corbett held business roundtable with African American community leaders and small business owners in Downington. Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell was present and introduced as the Chairman of the “African Americans for Corbett-Cawley” coalition. Led by the Commissioner, the coalition will organize and activate members around the state in support of Governor Corbett's record of keeping his promises to fight for all Pennsylvanians.

Later this week, the Seamen’s Church Institute of Philadelphia & South Jersey will present the Spirit of the Port Award to Governor Tom Corbett for his commitment to ensuring the Philadelphia port prospers and grows as a viable part of the greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and U.S. economy. The Philadelphia port is supporting more than 130,000 jobs paying more than $7.8 billion annually in wages and salaries. The award is accompanied by an announcement recognizing the Governor’s achievement in today’s Philadelphia Inquirer.

Continues the Corbett-Cawley “More Jobs, Less Taxes” Agenda

HARRISBURG, PA – Corbett-Cawley Campaign Manager Mike Barley released the following statement following Governor Corbett’s budget address: