Wolf Raises Minimum Wage for Commonwealth Workers
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf this week announced that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will raise the minimum wage for commonwealth employees to $15 per hour by January 31, 2022.
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Thomas Westerman Wolf is a politician and businessman who has served as the 47th governor of Pennsylvania since January 20, 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he defeated Republican incumbent Tom Corbett in the 2014 gubernatorial election and was re-elected in 2018 by a margin of 17.1%. Prior to his election as Governor, Wolf was the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue from April 2007 to November 2008 and an executive in his family-owned business.
Gov. Wolf: Charter Schools Are Draining Money from Classrooms
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, following statements made ny state Rep. Joe Ciresi’s Capitol on charter school accountability reform, Governor Tom Wolf applauded the legislators for their commitment and repeated …
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$25 Million Announced in Economic Recovery for Abandoned Mine Lands
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf this week announced funding for environmental restoration projects focused on economic development or community revitalization at abandoned mine land (AML) locations across Pennsylvania. This …
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Gov. Wolf: Historic Improvement in Pennsylvania’s Finances Paves Way to Bright Future
HARRISBURG, PA — After inheriting the chaos of a multi-billion-dollar budget deficit seven years ago, Governor Tom Wolf has led a historic improvement of the state’s finances that creates a …
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Gov. Wolf Celebrates Expansion of Senior Prescription Assistance Programs
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, Governor Tom Wolf was joined by state and local officials and older Pennsylvanians to celebrate recently signed legislation to expand eligibility in the Pharmaceutical Assistance …
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Gov. Wolf Announces Efforts to Increase Statewide Hospital, Long-Term Care Capacity through Regional Support Sites, Strike Teams
HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, Governor Tom Wolf announced that the state is organizing, in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), regional support sites for both hospitals and …
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Governor Wolf Encourages Health Care Coverage Enrollment on Pennie.com Ahead of January 15 Deadline
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf this week met with health care professionals and state and local leaders at Metro Community Health Center in Pittsburgh to discuss the upcoming deadline …
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Pennsylvania Spent $856 Million in 2020-2021 to Support Small, Diverse, Veteran Businesses
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf proclaimed that his Administration built on its commitment to support small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses in Pennsylvania with nearly $856 million in state contract …
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Gov. Wolf Names Leigh M. Chapman New Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, Governor Tom Wolf announced his intention to name Leigh M. Chapman to serve as Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth. Chapman will replace Acting Secretary Veronica …
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Gov. Wolf Signs Bills to Protect Prescription Savings for Seniors, Expand Broadband Access
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, Governor Tom Wolf signed into law House bills 291, 1255, 1260, 1837 and 2071, and Senate bills 208, 772, 729 and 869. Gov. Wolf also …
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