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.

Budget News,  Efficiency,  Government That Works,  Memo,  Press Release,  Transparency

Progress Report: Restoring the State’s Fiscal Health

June 28, 2018

When Governor Wolf’s administration started in January 2015, the commonwealth’s fiscal position had been deteriorating dramatically since the Great Recession.

Economy,  Efficiency,  Government Reform,  Government That Works,  Jobs That Pay,  Press Release

Governor Wolf Proposes Job Licensing Reform to Cut Red Tape, Strengthen Workforce

June 14, 2018

Building 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.

Efficiency,  Government That Works,  Infrastructure,  Innovation,  Press Release,  Transportation

Governor Wolf, PennDOT Secretary Announce Plan to Improve Travel Between King of Prussia and Philadelphia Using New Smart Corridor Technologies

June 07, 2018

Governor 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.

Economy,  Efficiency,  Innovation,  Press Release

Governor Wolf Launches PA Business One-Stop Shop to Support Pennsylvania Entrepreneurship

February 07, 2018

Governor Wolf launched the new PA Business One-Stop Shop to serve as a sole source to guide entrepreneurs and small businesses through all stages of development, from planning and startup to operation and expansion.