Press Releases

Shirmanstown- Republican Gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett today toured one of the state�s leading biodiesel facilities, highlighting the potential that alternative energy sources hold for the future of energy in Pennsylvania. A top priority for Tom Corbett is reducing our dependence on foreign oil. By utilizing alternative energy sources such as biodiesel fuels, he feels the commonwealth can become a leading exporter of energy.

York- Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett today announced his plan for the future of education in Pennsylvania during a visit to Lincoln Charter School in York with Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida. Following a roundtable with students, parents and school administration Corbett detailed his plan, Agenda for Excellence, to ensure all children in Pennsylvania receive a first class education, enabling their success in the global economy.

Erie- Endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett today announced his plan for the future of energy in Pennsylvania at HERO BX in Erie. A top priority of Corbett's plan is to reduce our dependency on foreign oil and make energy affordable for all Pennsylvanians.

Pittsburgh- Endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett today announced his plan to improve Pennsylvania's transportation system at a Norfolk Southern railyard in downtown Pittsburgh. Transportation is a critical component of the state�s economic foundation and quality of life. Tom Corbett's vision for Pennsylvania�s transportation system is to foster an infrastructure that facilitates the safe and swift flow of people and ideas among communities and throughout the world.

Ronks- Republican Gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett spoke about the important part that tourism plays in Pennsylvania's economy as he toured The Hershey Farm Restaurant and Inn.

In the world of hardball politics, a sad but often true reality is that desperate candidates falling behind in the polls start to make deceptive statements about their opponent. They feel this is the only way they can catch up. And they hope the voters won�t learn the real truth until after Election Day.

Broomall- Republican Gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett spoke about the importance of creating good, family sustaining jobs as he toured M. Cohen and Sons, Inc./The Iron Shop in Broomall. With so many Pennsylvania businesses hit hard by the economy, Corbett says it is time to work with our job creators, not against them.

Indiana- Republican Gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett talked about developing a world-class work force and putting Pennsylvanians back to work as he toured Diamond Pharmacy in Indiana. Speaking to hundreds of employees, Corbett said his plan will put Pennsylvania's economy back on track by creating good, family sustaining jobs.

Pittsburgh- Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett today announced the fourth key component of his economic development and jobs plan at H&K; Equipment, Inc., a full service material handling equipment company based in Coraopolis, Pa. Speaking to employees, Tom Corbett detailed his plan to embrace small businesses in Pennsylvania and help them to provide good, family sustaining jobs.

Harrisburg- Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett's campaign announced today they have raised $1.776 million during the first quarter of 2010 and currently has $4 million cash on hand. These numbers reflect the strongest 1st quarter fundraising showing of all the 2010 gubernatorial hopefuls.