Governor’s Office News
The grit, tenacity, and unmitigated nerve imprinted in the DNA of most elected chief executives rarely – if ever – allows them to admit a mistake, or take responsibility for independent actions taken under their authority. When the mea culpa comes, it’s almost always done as the last act to save a politician’s neck from [...] Read More
Governor Tom Corbett today awarded more than $6.7 million in Act 13 funding to 18 companies and organizations making the switch to natural gas for their heavy-duty fleet vehicles. “Act 13 was a leap forward in strengthening oversight of the drilling industry,” Corbett said. “The law was also a leap forward in helping to continue [...] Read More
Governor Tom Corbett announced that Edge Rubber, LLC will expand operations to support new growth in the manufacturing industry, adding 50 new jobs to Franklin County. “My administration is committed to creating an economic environment that encourages our businesses to grow and enables Pennsylvania to compete for job creating projects,” Corbett said. “Our support of [...] Read More
Governor Tom Corbett joined Chilean Minister of Agriculture Luis Mayol Bouchon today to discuss new economic opportunities associated with expanding Chilean agriculture trade to the Port of Philadelphia. “Today’s visit to the Port of Philadelphia follows up my administration’s efforts in South America to tout Pennsylvania and its deep water ports as a gateway to U.S. markets,” [...] Read More
Gov. Corbett and senior agricultural officials from Chile gathered at Packer Avenue Marine Terminal in South Philadelphia on Tuesday to mark what they say is a growing Chilean and South American fruit trade to Philadelphia. On a pier behind them, the Bahia Castillo, a refrigerated cargo ship, was unloading fresh Chilean fruit. About 10,000 pounds [...] Read More
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia is the gateway for tons of fresh fruits and other imported produce from Chile. On Tuesday, Governor Tom Corbett traveled to the city to meet with officials in an effort to increase Chilean trade into the region. “Chile is Pennsylvania’s largest out-of-country provider of fruit and wine, and all of that comes [...] Read More
Governor Tom Corbett announced today that the Department ofEnvironmental Protection has awarded $32,880 in grants to help four small businesses across Pennsylvania invest in energy-efficiency or pollution-prevention projects. “Investment in small business is a cornerstone to sound economic growth,” Corbett said. “These grants will help small business owners continue to thrive in Pennsylvania.” Pennsylvania’s Small Business Advantage Grant [...] Read More
Governor Tom Corbett, joined by company executives including CEO Jim Spencer, today toured Pittsburgh-based EverPower Wind Holdings, Inc. and discussed how Pennsylvania’s diverse energy portfolio is attracting innovation across all sectors and continuing to add jobs to the state’s growing economy. “EverPower’s decision to relocate in the heart of America’s new energy powerhouse is proof [...] Read More
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett announced a commitment of more than $9.6 million for 13 clean and alternative energy projects in 11 counties. The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved 13 projects, through the state’s Alternative and Clean Energy Program, including five Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fueling stations that, the agency says, [...] Read More
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 9, 2013 –/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Governor Tom Corbett today ordered all Pennsylvania flags lowered to half-staff immediately in honor of former Governor George Leader who died today at the age of 95. Leader was 36 years old when he was elected Pennsylvania’s 36th governor, serving from 1955 until 1959. Originally from York County, Leader [...] Read More
