Bob's Blog
Rally at the Rotunda
On Monday, I joined Governor Ed Rendell and representatives from the Pennsylvania School Funding Campaign for a rally on the steps of the State Capitol Building rotunda. At the Parents’ Rally for Education, parents and students alike spoke of the importance of maintaining adequate funding levels for school districts throughout the state of Pennsylvania.
Jobs and the Economy at the Rotary Club of Harrisburg
On Monday, March 22, I joined members and guests of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg to discuss a very important issue: jobs for Pennsylvanians. During the event, I spoke with many members and guests who are committed to energizing the economy in Central Pennsylvania. I also outlined some of the benefits that Pennsylvanians can expect to receive from the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (HIRE Act) that was passed by Congress and signed into law last week...
Green Energy in Steelton
Located in Dauphin County, Steelton was once a booming steel community, but times have changed. The steel mills are long gone, and now green energy is taking root with the Steelton Solar Project, which has received $655,000 in federal economic recovery funds to build a 500 kilowatt-hour solar facility. The project will not only create clean energy, but also new jobs. I have and will continue to support clean energy job creation to ensure further economic growth and recovery in Pennsylvania.