Governor Wolf Makes $22 Million Deposit into Rainy Day Fund, First in Nearly a Decade
July 12, 2018Governor Wolf announced a $22 million deposit into the state’s Rainy Day fund, the first in nearly a decade.
Governor Wolf Signs Executive Order to Improve Job, Skills Training as Part of PAsmart Initiative
July 11, 2018Governor 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.
Progress Report: Restoring the State’s Fiscal Health
June 28, 2018When Governor Wolf’s administration started in January 2015, the commonwealth’s fiscal position had been deteriorating dramatically since the Great Recession.
Governor Wolf Proposes Job Licensing Reform to Cut Red Tape, Strengthen Workforce
June 14, 2018Building on his commitment to make state government more responsive to Pennsylvania’s growing economy, Governor Wolf is calling for reforms to several job licensing boards and the licensing requirements to remove barriers to employment so skilled workers can enter the careers of their choice, strengthen the workforce, and grow our economy.
Governor Wolf, PennDOT Secretary Announce Plan to Improve Travel Between King of Prussia and Philadelphia Using New Smart Corridor Technologies
June 07, 2018Governor Wolf joined Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Leslie S. Richards to announce the start of a long-range, comprehensive, multimodal transportation management plan designed to enhance travel and safety along the Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) corridor between King of Prussia and Philadelphia.
