Governor’s Office News
Morning Times Republican officials and candidates at all levels of government, including Lt. Governor Jim Cawley, dined with some of … Continue reading
Governor fires back at Democrats over transportation funding | Posted on: February 20th, 2012Tribune-Review Gov. Tom Corbett this morning said Democrats who have criticized him for not offering a plan to boost funding … Continue reading
Corbett discusses jobs, budget in visit to Johnstown business | Posted on: February 17th, 2012Altoona Mirror JOHNSTOWN – Enormous sections of aircraft fuselage and mechanical components for the C-130 military aircraft dominated the manufacturing … Continue reading
Endorsed Republicans File With Nearly 25,000 Signatures | Posted on: February 15th, 2012PAGOP Endorsed Republicans File With Nearly 25,000 Signatures Team Earns Strong Showing of Grassroots Support Throughout Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, PA – … Continue reading
Corbett signs KOZ expansion bill | Posted on: February 15th, 2012Central Penn Business Journal Gov. Tom Corbett has signed Senate Bill 1237 to expand the state’s Keystone Opportunity Zone initiative, … Continue reading
Governor Corbett Signs Historic Marcellus Shale Law | Posted on: February 14th, 2012Office of the Governor Governor Tom Corbett has signed House Bill 1950, the MarcellusShale bill, into law. The bill enhances … Continue reading
Gov. Tom Corbett calls Lehigh Valley Plastics a good example of cost control | Posted on: February 13th, 2012Express-Times During a tour of Lehigh Valley Plastics today, Gov. Tom Corbett said the Bethlehem Township, Pa., plastic manufacturer is an example … Continue reading
House GOPers: Marcellus bill a win for jobs | Posted on: February 10th, 2012Central Penn Business Journal Wednesday’s passage of Marcellus Shale legislation marks a big win for Pennsylvania’s economy, state House Republicans … Continue reading
Business community reacts to Corbett budget | Posted on: February 10th, 2012Citizens Voice Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed budget eliminates a regressive business levy, enhances tax credits and realigns some economic-development programs. … Continue reading
Group backs Corbett’s services deal | Posted on: February 9th, 2012Standard Speaker Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposal to steer state aid for seven human service programs through a single grant drew … Continue reading
Governor Corbett Applauds General Assembly for Passing Marcellus Shale Legislation | Posted on: February 9th, 2012Office of the Governor Governor Tom Corbett today thanked the members of the House and Senate for passing House Bill … Continue reading
GOP says Governor Corbett’s budget puts Pennsylvania back on track | Posted on: February 8th, 2012Westmoreland Times “Thanks to President Obama, we’re struggling with a skyrocketing national debt” In reference to Governor Tom Corbett’s budget … Continue reading
Corbett tightens belt | Posted on: February 8th, 2012Altoona Mirror Gov. Tom Corbett proposed a balanced $27.1 billion state budget to the General Assembly for 2012-13. It included … Continue reading
Corbett unveils business-friendly budget | Posted on: February 8th, 2012Central Penn Business Journal Gov. Tom Corbett today unveiled a $27.14 billion budget proposal for 2012-13 that reduces spending by … Continue reading
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett’s 2012 budget speech | Posted on: February 7th, 2012Associated Press Gov. Tom Corbett’s 2012-13 budget address to the General Assembly, as prepared for delivery: Speaker Smith, President Pro Tempore … Continue reading
Corbett budget out today | Posted on: February 7th, 2012Standard Speaker HARRISBURG – Political tensions are running high as Gov. Tom Corbett unveils a proposed state budget today likely … Continue reading
Pa. gas-drilling bill would yield estimated $190M | Posted on: February 7th, 2012Associated Press HARRISBURG, PA. — Pennsylvania’s booming natural gas industry would pay an estimated $190 million in fees in the first year, … Continue reading
Governor Corbett Signs Eight Bills into Law | Posted on: February 3rd, 2012Office of the Governor Harrisburg – Governor Tom Corbett today signed into law the following eight bills: House Bill 169 … Continue reading
Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter | Posted on: February 2nd, 2012Associated Press Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his lair today to “see” his shadow, in the process predicting six more … Continue reading
Corbett tells legislators to send him a Marcellus Shale bill ‘as soon as possible’ | Posted on: February 2nd, 2012Patriot-News Gov. Tom Corbett sent a letter to legislative leaders in both houses Tuesday urging them to send him a … Continue reading
Corbett to visit Punxsutawney for Groundhog Day | Posted on: February 1st, 2012Associated Press It’s always tough to sneak alcohol onto Gobbler’s Knob or otherwise misbehave during the annual Groundhog Day festivities … Continue reading
Pennsylvania GOP picks favorite to run against Sen. Casey | Posted on: January 31st, 2012The Hill The Pennsylvania Republican Party endorsed businessman Steve Welch to take on Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) over the weekend, a … Continue reading
Pa. GOP endorses Chester County’s Steve Welch for U.S. Senate | Posted on: January 30th, 2012NewsWorks All four of Governor Corbett’s picks for state and federal offices have received the endorsement of the commonwealth’s Republican … Continue reading
Pa. corrections system cuts considered | Posted on: January 27th, 2012Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Faced with soaring prison costs in a state where both violent and property crime rates are declining, Gov. … Continue reading
Senate Approves Bill to Accelerate Critical Utility Infrastructure Improvements | Posted on: January 26th, 2012PA Senate GOP HARRISBURG — The state Senate today unanimously approved legislation that will provide a critical tool to accelerate … Continue reading
As parties lose voters, Republicans chip away at Democrats’ advantage | Posted on: January 20th, 2012Morning Call As the presidential election looms, Republicans are ever so slowly chipping away at Democrats’ sizable voter registration edge in Pennsylvania … Continue reading
Governors of 12 States Officially Proclaim Jan. 22 – 28 National School Choice Week | Posted on: January 20th, 2012PR Newswire DENVER, Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The governors of 12 states have signed proclamations officially recognizing January 22nd through 28th as National … Continue reading
Gov. Tom Corbett, Pennsylvania lawmakers establish panel to study state’s child abuse laws | Posted on: January 11th, 2012Patriot News HARRISBURG, Pa. — Lawyers and experts in child abuse are among the people named to a new panel … Continue reading
Governor Tom Corbett at 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show | Posted on: January 11th, 2012Patriot News VIDEO: Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett visits the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, Pa. Monday, Jan. 9th.
Politics tested Pa. GOP leaders, court in 2011 | Posted on: December 27th, 2011By PETER JACKSON Associated Press In the world of Pennsylvania politics, 2011 will be remembered as a year of mixed … Continue reading
Gov. Corbett Expands Megan’s Law | Posted on: December 21st, 2011NBC News, Gov. Corbett Expands Megan’s Law More than a month after Jerry Sandusky was arrested on child molestation charges, … Continue reading
GOP foes line up in bid to oust Casey | Posted on: December 20th, 2011Salena Zito, Pittsburgh Tribune Review Nine Republicans are vying for the seat held by Sen. Bob Casey Jr. in 2012, … Continue reading
Pa. House OKs capital budget Senate passed in June | Posted on: December 20th, 2011Lancaster Online The state House voted Monday to approve a bill that authorizes $1.7 billion in new state borrowing, a … Continue reading
Corbett finding favor with Pennsylvanians, Morning Call/Muhlenberg College poll shows | Posted on: December 12th, 2011John Micek, Morning Call HARRISBURG — It took them 11 months, but Pennsylvanians are starting to warm up to Gov. Tom … Continue reading
Gov. Corbett has been good for Pa. students and budget | Posted on: November 29th, 2011Published in the Patriot News, By Bob Williams As more and more states continue to overspend their budgets and play … Continue reading
Under Corbett, integrity is restored to welfare system | Posted on: November 28th, 2011Gary Alexander, published in the Centre Daily Times For far too long, Pennsylvania’s welfare policy was “when in doubt, give … Continue reading
Crises play to Corbett’s strength: Governor’s actions in Penn State scandal, during recent floods were strong, decisive. | Posted on: November 18th, 2011Morning Call, John Micek Gov. Tom Corbett stopped, took a breath, folded his hands and stared hard at the top of … Continue reading
Governor Corbett hosts Trick-Or-Treaters | Posted on: November 1st, 2011Times Leader Governor Tom Corbett and First Lady Susan Corbett got into the Halloween spirit Monday evening by opening the Governor’s Residence in … Continue reading
Corbett Plans to Grade Teachers More Like Students | Posted on: October 31st, 2011Upper Saucuon Patch A discrepancy between some school districts having barely 50 percent of its students performing at grade level … Continue reading
Gov. Wants Pa. To Ban Texting While Driving | Posted on: October 27th, 2011WTAE Pittsburgh HARRISBURG, Pa. — Tougher rules for teenage drivers were signed into law in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, while state … Continue reading
Corbett signs Pa. bill restricting teen drivers | Posted on: October 26th, 2011Associated Press A new Pennsylvania law limiting how many passengers that teen drivers can have and increasing the number of … Continue reading
Report: Privatizing LCB would generate $1.6 billion | Posted on: October 26th, 2011Philadelphia Inquirer HARRISBURG – When it comes to the future of Pennsylvania’s wine and liquor stores, one word applies: privatize. … Continue reading
Study calls for more than 1,250 private liquor stores | Posted on: October 24th, 2011Charles Thompson, Patriot News A draft of a study commissioned by the Corbett administration to find the best way for … Continue reading
Governor Moves to Take Fiscal Control of Pennsylvania’s Capital | Posted on: October 21st, 2011By Sabrina Tavernise, New York Times The fate of Pennsylvania’s financially troubled capital city, Harrisburg, took another twist in a … Continue reading
Governor Corbett proclaims Teen Driver Safety Week | Posted on: October 19th, 2011Towanda Daily Review Harrisburg – Adult supervision is a critical component of keeping teen drivers safe on the roads, even … Continue reading
Privatization efforts could benefit Pa. in many ways | Posted on: October 19th, 2011By Charlie Gerow, published in the Patriot News The bankruptcy of our capital city is a national embarrassment. Although … Continue reading
Corbett’s plan fair approach | Posted on: October 14th, 2011Scranton Times Tribune Allowing families to choose the education that’s best for their children should not be limited by a … Continue reading
Good opportunity: Corbett’s voucher plan gives students options | Posted on: October 12th, 2011Patriot News Editorial Board A decade after the passage of No Child Left Behind, Pennsylvania has the data — numeric … Continue reading
Corbett’s natural gas drilling proposal is right on track | Posted on: October 7th, 2011Towanda Daily Review Governor Tom Corbett’s 30-member Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission was created to recommend natural gas drilling policies.The members, … Continue reading
Corbett gears up to tackle school reform | Posted on: October 6th, 2011Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Brad Bumsted HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett said on Wednesday that education reform will be his next … Continue reading
Counties pleased with plan | Posted on: October 5th, 2011Observer Reporter, Michael Bradwell and Jon Stevens County commissioners liked what they heard Monday regarding Gov. Tom Corbett’s recommendation that … Continue reading
Gov. Corbett Unveils Proposed ‘Impact Fees’ on Natural Gas Drillers | Posted on: October 4th, 2011CBS News HARRISBURG, Pa. (CBS) – Governor Tom Corbett has made his much-anticipated proposal to impose “impact fees” on natural gasdrilling … Continue reading
Corbett sets privatization panel | Posted on: September 30th, 2011Tracie Mauriello, Pittsburgh Post Gazette A largely Republican cadre of business leaders and political power brokers will have Gov. Tom … Continue reading
Good approval #s for Corbett | Posted on: September 30th, 2011Tim McNulty, Pittsburgh Post Gazette The latest Quinnipiac poll shows Gov. Tom Corbett with his best approval ratings so far. … Continue reading
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett’s approval rating is on the rise, poll shows | Posted on: September 29th, 2011The Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. — A new Quinnipiac Poll says Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett‘s job approval rating is on the … Continue reading
Corbett Puts up $15M to Dredge Delaware River | Posted on: September 22nd, 2011NBC Philadelphia Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett is releasing $15 million to continue a controversial dredging project on the Delaware River … Continue reading
Lt. Gov. Cawley: Natural Gas Is ‘Game Changer’ in Western PA | Posted on: September 20th, 2011Pine Richland Patch 25th Annual St. Barnabas CEO Leadership Conference held Monday in Richland Township focused on energy. When Lt. Gov. … Continue reading
Experts praise Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett’s calm during flood | Posted on: September 19th, 2011BY CHARLES THOMPSON AND AND JAN MURPHY, The Patriot-News Gov. Tom Corbett demonstrated calm before the storms. In the face of … Continue reading
Corbett readies Pennsylvania for cleanup | Posted on: September 19th, 2011Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Brad Bumsted HARRISBURG — With a hurricane, earthquake and tropical storm battering Pennsylvania over 3 1/2 weeks … Continue reading
Pa. government should get out of the liquor business | Posted on: September 19th, 2011Pottsville Mercury Gov. Tom Corbett and some state lawmakers have an idea for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board: They want … Continue reading
Revenue Secretary: State should be a predator for new business | Posted on: September 14th, 2011Carlisle Sentinel Pennsylvania is not only open for business, the commonwealth is seeking to be a predator of new business, … Continue reading
Corbett plan calling for privatizing services | Posted on: September 9th, 2011by Eric Boehm, PA Independent HARRISBURG – The Corbett administration wants more government operations privatized to save money in the … Continue reading
PoliticsPA’s Ups & Downs: 9/9 | Posted on: September 9th, 2011From PoliticsPA Tom Corbett. The Governor has handled the recent weather emergencies well, and emerged as a leader doggedly tackling … Continue reading
Corbett pays preview night visit | Posted on: August 31st, 2011From the Morning Call. The 159th Great Allentown Fair kicked off Tuesday with a special opening ceremony visit by Gov. Tom … Continue reading
Effort to cut size of Pa. General Assembly gains support | Posted on: August 10th, 2011HARRISBURG – Proposals to trim the size of the Pennsylvania General Assembly have been floated, and swiftly shot down, for … Continue reading
Corbett thinks voters would support plan to cut state House | Posted on: August 9th, 2011HARRISBURG — Speaker Sam Smith’s proposal to cut the size of the state House has a good chance of becoming … Continue reading
Why Pa. mustn’t levy new tax on gas drillers | Posted on: August 8th, 2011by Jim Cawley Jim Cawley is lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania and was chair of Gov. Corbett’s Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission. What if there … Continue reading
Poll finds faith in Corbett on rise among female voters | Posted on: August 4th, 2011HARRISBURG — Ruth Renik acknowledges that her support for Gov. Tom Corbett wavered when he proposed steep cuts in state … Continue reading
Governor signs Major’s ‘Clean and Green’ bill into law | Posted on: August 4th, 2011A bill introduced by Rep. Sandra Major (R-Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) will enable Pennsylvania bluestone mining operations to be assessed under Clean and … Continue reading
Lt. Gov. Cawley speaks to Schuylkill leaders on Marcellus Shale facts | Posted on: August 1st, 2011POTTSVILLE – Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley challenged Schuylkill County’s newly formed Marcellus Shale task force to make recommendations to the … Continue reading
Gov. Corbett’s Marcellus Shale panel’s suggestions a good first step | Posted on: July 25th, 2011By Matthew Ehrhart Drilling for natural gas in Pennsylvania represents the single largest potential environmental impact since coal mining. Thousands … Continue reading
Penn State report even more bullish on Marcellus Shale | Posted on: July 20th, 2011Penn State report even more bullish on Marcellus Shale By Andrew Maykuth Inquirer Staff Writer An updated Pennsylvania State University economic … Continue reading
Corbett did what elected to do | Posted on: July 14th, 2011It’s a great day to be a Pennsylvania taxpayer when you witness your elected officials doing exactly what you elected … Continue reading
Corbett’s budget better for education | Posted on: July 14th, 2011Corbett’s budget better for education Wednesday, July 13, 2011 President Obama said the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act — the … Continue reading
Corbett backs privatizing Pa. liquor sales | Posted on: July 13th, 2011July 13, 2011 By Mary Wilson Gov. Tom Corbett says he supports the privatization of wine and liquor sales in Pennsylvania. … Continue reading
A new way to track state spending | Posted on: July 12th, 2011A new way to track state spending By 2013, Pennsylvania will have a website on salaries, costs and more. By … Continue reading
Corbett signs 46 new laws | Posted on: July 8th, 2011Corbett signs 46 new laws Measures include those for HIV, prosecutions Friday, July 08, 2011 By Sari Heidenreich, Post-Gazette Harrisburg … Continue reading
Analysts: Corbett kept promises | Posted on: July 7th, 2011Analysts: Corbett kept promises Published: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 By CALEB TAYLOR PA Independent HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett’s budget … Continue reading
Welfare overhaul under way | Posted on: July 6th, 2011Welfare overhaul under way BY ROBERT SWIFT (HARRISBURG BUREAU CHIEF) Published: July 6, 2011 HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania will scale back … Continue reading
Tom Corbett achieves much of first-year agenda as governor of Pa. | Posted on: July 3rd, 2011Tom Corbett achieves much of first-year agenda as governor of Pa. Lawmakers, lobbyists and outside observers give the administration mixed … Continue reading
Corbett succeeds on fiscal priorities | Posted on: July 2nd, 2011By Brad Bumsted TRIBUNE-REVIEW Saturday, July 2, 2011 HARRISBURG — Even some Democrats agree that Republican Gov. Tom Corbett delivered on … Continue reading
Gov. signs budget without increasing taxes | Posted on: July 1st, 2011Contributor: Nate Wardle Gov. Tom Corbett Friday signed the 2011-12 budget which cuts government spending, does not raise taxes, includes … Continue reading
Analysis: Pennsylvania budget plan is lean and on time | Posted on: June 30th, 2011Analysis: Pennsylvania budget plan is lean and on time Published: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 11:51 PM Updated: Thursday, June 30, … Continue reading
Budget passes House, on its way to governor | Posted on: June 30th, 2011Budget passes House, on its way to governor By Brad Bumsted TRIBUNE-REVIEW Wednesday, June 29, 2011 HARRISBURG — A $27.15 billion … Continue reading
‘Fair Share’ civil liability now law in Pennsylvania | Posted on: June 29th, 2011Business interests scored a big victory Tuesday as Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett signed legislation into law that will alter the mechanics … Continue reading
Credit Republicans for getting budget done on time with no tax increases | Posted on: June 29th, 2011Credit Republicans for getting budget done on time with no tax increases Published: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 6:00 AM By Patriot-News … Continue reading
Corbett may get most budget items on his wish list | Posted on: June 26th, 2011Corbett may get most budget items on his wish list By Angela Couloumbis Inquirer Harrisburg Bureau HARRISBURG – Gov. Corbett … Continue reading
These numbers don’t lie: School vouchers are Pennsylvania’s only choice | Posted on: June 21st, 2011These numbers don’t lie: School vouchers are Pennsylvania’s only choice Published: Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 5:30 AM By Jay Ostrich … Continue reading
Corbett will sign Castle Doctrine | Posted on: June 21st, 2011Corbett will sign Castle Doctrine By Brad Bumsted TRIBUNE-REVIEW Monday, June 20, 2011 HARRISBURG — Without debate, the state Senate today … Continue reading
Look beyond the law to faith, Corbett tells Duquesne grads | Posted on: June 6th, 2011By Moriah Balingit, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Gov. Tom Corbett speaks at commencement ceremonies for the Duquesne University School of Law at … Continue reading
Gov. Corbett orders flags at half-staff for Lancaster soldier | Posted on: May 25th, 2011By Myles Snyder - email HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -Gov. Tom Corbett today ordered all U.S. and Pennsylvania flags in the Capitol … Continue reading
Smith: Corbett defended: Fiscal discipline is a responsible state budget strategy | Posted on: May 16th, 2011As debate over the 2011-12 state budget begins in earnest, the charge to lawmakers from the Gov. Tom Corbett administration … Continue reading
Lieutenant governor tours Leroy well site | Posted on: May 14th, 2011LeROY TWP. – Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley on Thursday toured the site of the April 19 natural gas well blowback … Continue reading
Wisc., Pa. governors to address pro-voucher group | Posted on: May 9th, 2011WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Republican governors are scheduled to speak at a Washington conference hosted by a nonprofit that pushes for … Continue reading
Pennsylvania’s first lady hits the ground running | Posted on: May 6th, 2011By Patriot-News Editorial Board It was easy to miss Governor and Mrs. Corbett in the near-capacity crowd Sunday at The Forum … Continue reading
A Victory for America | Posted on: May 4th, 2011Bin Laden saw us as evil and weak, and turned out to be wrong on both counts. The Russians have … Continue reading
Corbett nominees advance | Posted on: May 4th, 2011Gov. Tom Corbett’s replacement as attorney general and nominee for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources received strong recommendations … Continue reading
Corbett signs first bill into law | Posted on: April 26th, 2011Gov. Tom Corbett signed his first bill into law on Monday, repealing a requirement that new homes built in Pennsylvania … Continue reading
Supporting Governor Corbett as Tough Decisions Lie Ahead | Posted on: March 28th, 2011Less than two months ago, Pennsylvanians witnessed Republican Governor Tom Corbett placing his hand on William Penn’s Bible to take the oath of office. This ceremony was important for citizens across the Commonwealth for a multitude of reasons. Not only did we observe the peaceful transition of power, we realized that our collective efforts – the phone calls, door knocks, and the hard work of the GOP’s grassroots and thousands of volunteers – culminated in electing a leader who will make profound changes in our Commonwealth by answering the call for more jobs, less taxes, and real reform. Continue reading
New Pa. Governor Tom Corbett Takes Oath | Posted on: January 18th, 2011Tom Corbett became Pennsylvania‘s 46th Governor in temperatures just above freezing and chilling rain in Harrisburg. Governor Corbett was sworn in on … Continue reading
Gov.-elect Tom Corbett to nominate secretaries of state, revenue; names chief information officer | Posted on: January 11th, 2011Gov.-elect Tom Corbett announced plans today to nominate Carol Aichele as secretary of the Commonwealth and Dan Meuser to head … Continue reading
Corbett taps Charles Zogby as top budget adviser | Posted on: December 23rd, 2010Tom Corbett filled the hot seat in his prospective Cabinet on Wednesday by appointing former state education chief Charles Zogby … Continue reading
Corbett names corrections, police heads; inaugural website goes live | Posted on: December 17th, 2010Amy Worden The Philadelphia Inquirer Make it three nominees for Gov-elect Corbett’s new cabinet. Today Corbett – the current state Attorney General … Continue reading
Corbett indicates he’ll be a man of few words | Posted on: December 13th, 2010Brad Bumsted Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Saying he is still in “grand jury mode,” Attorney General Tom Corbett, governor-elect of Pennsylvania, made … Continue reading
Corbett’s education vision includes clear school grading system | Posted on: December 13th, 2010Brad Bumsted and Salena Zito Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Under Republican Gov.-elect Tom Corbett’s vision for education reform, Pennsylvania schools would be … Continue reading
Corbett names four longtime aides to his cabinet | Posted on: December 8th, 2010Angela Couloumbis and Tracie Mauriello The Philadelphia Inquirer and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Gov.-elect Tom Corbett on Tuesday announced his first cabinet … Continue reading
Details of Corbett’s inaugural plans take shape | Posted on: December 7th, 2010The Associated Press Two days of events will mark the inauguration of Tom Corbett as Pennsylvania’s 46th governor. Corbett’s transition … Continue reading
Local leaders advising Corbett | Posted on: December 6th, 2010William Kibler The Altoona Mirror Because Gov.-elect Tom Corbett will soon be head of all state government departments, he’ll have … Continue reading
Gov.-elect Tom Corbett calls meeting with Obama productive | Posted on: December 3rd, 2010Kari Andren The Harrisburg Patriot-News Gov.-elect Tom Corbett was among nearly two dozen newly elected governors who met with President … Continue reading
Pa. gov-elect to meet with transition team members | Posted on: November 30th, 2010Pennsylvania Gov.-elect Tom Corbett is meeting with his transition team to begin building a new administration. The Republican plans to … Continue reading
Boehner to host Hill summit with new Republican governors | Posted on: November 29th, 2010Michael O’Brien The Hill Incoming House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) will host a summit at the Capitol this week with … Continue reading
Three in governors’ mansions got their start in W.Pa. | Posted on: November 29th, 2010Salena Zito Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Gov.-elect Tom Corbett isn’t the only Republican whose blue-collar roots in Western Pennsylvania helped propel him … Continue reading
Gov.-elect Tom Corbett announces members of transition team | Posted on: November 11th, 2010Angela Couloumbis The Philadelphia Inquirer Gov.-elect Tom Corbett drew on top names in the state’s Republican establishment as he began … Continue reading
As Gov.-elect Tom Corbett follows the lead of N.J.’s Christie, expect quick reform, deep budget cuts | Posted on: November 11th, 2010Cynthia Burton and Angela Couloumbis The Philadelphia Inquirer Surrounded by his family and Pennsylvania’s Republican elite, Gov.-elect Tom Corbett looked … Continue reading
Corbett Defeats Onorato In Pennsylvania Governor’s Race | Posted on: November 3rd, 2010Tom Infield The Philadelphia Inquirer Republican Tom Corbett, the twice-elected Pennsylvania attorney general who capitalized on his reputation as a … Continue reading
