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10/30/2012

6:00 PM - Governor Corbett updates storm status
 
Governor Corbett held a press briefing at PEMA Headquarters in Harrisburg to give a status update on Hurricane Sandy.
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10/29/2012

Governor updates storm status
 
Governor Corbett held a press briefing at PEMA Headquarters in Harrisburg today to give a status update on Pennsylvania storm preparations.
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10/29/2012

Governor Corbett Gives Update on Hurricane Sandy
 
Governor Tom Corbett held a news briefing at 6:00 p.m. today, Oct. 29, at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency in Harrisburg, to give an update on the statewide preparations, emergency response activities and to discuss what citizens should do to keep safe during Hurricane Sandy.
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10/28/2012

Governor Corbett, PEMA Urge Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Sandy
 
Governor Tom Corbett tonight gave an update on the state's ongoing preparations in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy and urged residents across Pennsylvania to brace themselves and prepare for the impact of the storm.
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10/26/2012

Governor Corbett Discusses Potential Impact of Hurricane Sandy
 
Governor Tom Corbett discusses preparation for the potential impact of Hurricane Sandy while touring Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee recovery efforts
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10/25/2012

Governor Corbett Signs Justice Reinvestment; Other Law Enforcement Bills
 
Governor Tom Corbett today signed House Bill 135, the second phase of the Justice Reinvestment Initiative that will redirect funds from corrections to communities.
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10/19/2012

Department of Public Welfare Launches Easier Way for Low-Income Residents to Apply for Home Heating Bill Assistance
 
The Department of Public Welfare is encouraging Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) recipients to apply online this year for assistance in paying home heating bills, a new process that will make the application process faster and will save taxpayer dollars.
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10/18/2012

First Lady Susan Corbett Highlights Opening Doors Initiative During Visit to Feltonville School of Arts and Sciences
 
Pennsylvania First Lady Susan Corbett today toured the Feltonville School for Arts and Sciences, a Philadelphia middle school that uses the national Diplomas Now program.
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10/17/2012

Governor Corbett Signs Law Helping PA Fire and Emergency Companies
 
Governor Tom Corbett today ceremonially signed the Firefighter Grant Program law, also known as Senate Bill 866, providing grant money for Pennsylvania's fire, ambulance and emergency companies.
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10/16/2012

First Lady Susan Corbett Highlights Opening Doors Initiative During Visit to Innovative After-School Program in Carbon County
 
Pennsylvania First Lady Susan Corbett today toured the SHINE (Schools and Homes in Education) Career Academy, an after-school program at Carbon Career and Technical Institute that serves sixth- through eighth-grade students.
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10/15/2012

Marcellus Shale Impact Fee Brings in More Than $204 Million for Pennsylvania Communities
 
Governor Tom Corbett today announced that Act 13, along with greatly enhancing environmental standards to ensure the protection of our natural resources, has generated more than $204.2 million through the new impact fee. Most of this money will be distributed directly to local communities across the state.
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10/15/2012

Governor Corbett Orders PA Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Arlen Specter
 
Governor Tom Corbett today ordered Pennsylvania flags at the Capitol Complex and all commonwealth facilities to fly at half-staff in honor of former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, who died Sunday.
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10/12/2012

Governor Corbett Speaks During PetSmart Distribution Center Groundbreaking
 
Governor Tom Corbett spoke today at the groundbreaking ceremony for a future PetSmart distribution center in Bethel, Berks County, which will create hundreds of new jobs for Pennsylvanians.
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10/12/2012

Governor Proclaims Oct. 14-20 as Teen Driver Safety Week
 
Governor Tom Corbett today proclaimed Oct. 14-20 as Teen Driver Safety Week, noting two significant pieces of legislation that he signed into law in the past year aimed at increasing safety for teens.
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10/11/2012

First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Pennsylvania Deer
 
Adams County Captive Deer Tests Positive; No Evidence of Effect on Humans
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