Bill Signing,  Economy,  Education,  Efficiency,  Government That Works,  Jobs That Pay,  PAsmart,  Press Release,  Workforce Development

Governor Wolf Signs Executive Order to Improve Job, Skills Training as Part of PAsmart Initiative

July 11, 2018

Governor Wolf was joined by labor and business leaders, including Microsoft, and several cabinet secretaries to launch the next phase of PAsmart, a first-of-its-kind $30 million investment in workforce development. During the press conference in York, the governor signed an executive order to cut red tape and improve coordination between several state agencies to more effectively deliver workforce development services to Pennsylvanians.

Bill Signing,  Press Release

Governor Wolf Signs Two Bills into Law

June 29, 2018

Governor Wolf signed the following bills passed by the General Assembly: House Bill 863 and Senate Bill 530.

Bill Signing,  Government That Works,  Jobs That Pay,  Press Release

Governor Wolf’s Employment First Policy to Help People with Disabilities Find Work Becomes Law

June 19, 2018

Governor Wolf signed House Bill 1641, codifying the Employment First policy that the governor established by executive order in March 2016 to increase competitive employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Bill Signing,  Infrastructure,  Press Release,  Public Safety

Governor Wolf Signs Legislation to Combat Neighborhood Blight

June 19, 2018

Governor Wolf signed two bills aimed at eradicating blight throughout Pennsylvania’s communities.

Bill Signing,  Press Release,  Public Health

Governor Wolf Signs Bill to Investigate Maternal Deaths

May 09, 2018

Governor Wolf signed House Bill 1869 into law, now Act 24 of 2018, the primary intent of which is to create a 15-member Maternal Mortality Review Committee within the Department of Health to collect confidential information or investigate and disseminate findings related to maternal deaths.