Governor Wolf applauded 12 Pennsylvania schools for their demonstrated excellence in career and technical education (CTE), and congratulated them on earning a Career and Technical Education Excellence Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).
This week, Governor Wolf expressed his support for fair congressional district maps, announced that PAC Worldwide will expand into the state, and approved funding for community revitalization projects in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Governor Wolf proclaimed February 2018 to be Black History Month, encouraging all to honor the history and contributions of African Americans in PA and the nation.
This week, Governor Wolf outlined a proposal to modernize Pennsylvania’s outdated overtime rules, urged President Tump to support the fight against the heroin and opioid epidemic, and announced federal approval of PA’s ESSA plan.
In just the first few weeks of the new year, Governor Tom Wolf announced $7 million in workforce development funding, statewide computer science education standards, more than 600 new jobs, and plans to overhaul Pennsylvania’s overtime rules to be more fair for salaried workers.