Category: Candidate Information

TOM CORBETT TALKS ABOUT HIS SMALL BUSINESS PLAN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Friday, July 23, 2010
CONTACT:

Kirsten Page, Press Secretary

(717) 238-4009
TOM CORBETT TALKS ABOUT HIS SMALL BUSINESS PLAN AT ERIE TRANSPORTATION SUPPLY COMPANY

Says Pennsylvania needs to be on the side of small business owners
Erie – Republican Gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett spoke today about the importance of small businesses to Pennsylvania’s economy as he toured TESCO (Transportation Equipment Supply Company) in Erie.

“It is time for small businesses like TESCO to have someone on their side in Harrisburg,” said Corbett, “For far too long, state government has been an adversary to job growth.”

Tom Corbett’s plan to grow small business in Pennsylvania focuses on helping business owners and cutting through the red tape that often stands in the way of growth. Some highlights of the plan include simplifying the tax code, instituting regulatory flexibility for small businesses and repealing the Inheritance Tax.

“Small business owners are dealt too many roadblocks when trying to grow their business,” said Corbett, “They are heavily burdened by the costs of government regulation and excessive paperwork. That is why I want to change that as Pennsylvania’s next governor.”

With over 236,000 small businesses in Pennsylvania, they are an integral part of the state’s economy and critical to its success. Tom Corbett has been personally visiting companies like TESCO to learn firsthand the concerns of business owners. He has discussed with business leaders and employees the importance of keeping jobs in Pennsylvania and making sure we see growth in our jobs market.
“I believe it is time to restore the commonwealth’s rightful position in the global marketplace by partnering with business leaders to build job creation policies that will secure Pennsylvania’s future,” said Corbett.

“We need to encourage job creators like TESCO to grow and invest in Pennsylvania,” said Corbett. “It is critical to put money back in the hands of small business owners so they can hire more workers and expand their business.”

TESCO designs, develops, manufactures and distributes specialty maintenance and repair tools for diesel locomotive engines. It is family owned and was started 32 years ago in the owner’s basement.  The company’s product line has since grown to over 2,000 individual tools for various applications, as well as many custom-designed products for specific operations worldwide. TESCO’s home is a state-of-the-art 30,000 square-foot fabrication and manufacturing facility in Erie, Pennsylvania.

To learn more about Tom Corbett’s plan for small businesses and to revitalize Pennsylvania’s economy and jobs climate visit www.tomcorbettforgovernor.com.
###
Paid for by Tom Corbett for Governor

Volunteer to ensure a Republican Victory this Fall!

If you can give a few hours of your time it would be much appreciated by the Republican candidates.  TEAM – Together We Accomplish Much!  Please email rockstargop@verizon.net if you are able to help.  We need phone bank workers, door-to-door knockers, voter registration sign-up, poll watchers, runners, drivers, event booth workers, hospitality persons, there is a spot for everyone! Campaigns can be fun if you make it fun.

County Coalition Leaders are in place.  If you have an issue and would like more information on where a candidate stands on the issue or how you can become involved, please email rockstargop@verizon.net and we will pass your name on to the proper Coalition Leader.  Coalitions: Agricultural, Sportsmen, Women, Fire Fighter/Emergency Responder, Law Enforcement, Pro-Life/Family, Business Leaders, Elected Officials, and Seniors.

Tom Corbett for Goveror – Supporting PA’s Strong Agricultural Community

ELIZABETHTOWN—Pennsylvania Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate, Tom Corbett, unveiled his campaign agricultural policy and Farm Families for Corbett Coalition on Monday, July 19th at Kenneth Myer’s dairy farm in Elizabethtown, Lancaster County. Surrounded by more than 75 supporters and friends in the Ag community, Tom spoke about his plans to create and maintain an environment in which the agriculture industry can thrive and grow.

In his remarks, Tom recognized that Pennsylvania’s farm families are a cornerstone of the Commonwealth’s economic prosperity. As Governor, Tom Corbett plans to make this key industry a top priority in state government. He was honored to receive the official endorsement of the Pennsylvania Ag Republicans in June based on his record with the Ag community.

As Attorney General, Tom Corbett led the effort to pass an unprecedented bill that created the Agriculture, Communities and Rural Environment Act (ACRE) to strike a proper balance between farmers and restrictive ordinances in order to ensure that farmers maintain their right to farm under the law. Tom works closely with state agricultural leaders and continues to tour fairs, farms and businesses throughout PA in order to hear directly about issues affecting the industry.

To learn more about Tom Corbett’s Ag policy or to sign-up for the Farm Families for Corbett Coalition, please visit: http://www.tomcorbettforgovernor.com.

Be sure to visit with Tom on Wednesday, August 18th at

Penn State’s Ag Progress Days in Rock Springs, PA!

Corbett calls on Rendell to refrain from spending $300 million on projects with borrowed funds
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Tuesday, July 6, 2010
CONTACT:

Kevin Harley, Communications Director

(717) 238-4009
Corbett calls on Rendell to refrain from spending $300 million on projects with borrowed funds

$600 million increase in state’s borrowing limit allows Rendell to spend $300 million to fund projects, including $10 million for Specter library
Harrisburg – Attorney General Tom Corbett today called on Gov. Ed Rendell to refrain from spending nearly $300 million on projects during his last six months as governor.

The $300 million is included in a package of budget bills that raises the state’s debt ceiling or borrowing limit by $600 million and was passed by the Legislature as part of the $28 billion state budget approved by Gov. Rendell.

Corbett, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, said when the state unemployment rate is 9.1 percent and we have a hole of $850 million in our current budget, Gov. Rendell wants to borrow more money to fund projects such as the Arlen Specter Library Project Center, which is scheduled to receive $10 million.

Corbett said, “We have a budget deficit for this year, the last thing we should be doing is borrowing more money to fund projects.”

The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports that the debt service, which also must be paid by the taxpayers, is $48 million on the $600 million increase of the debt ceiling.

“This is a classic example of what’s wrong with Harrisburg,” Corbett said. “Gov. Rendell will be long out of office, but our children and grandchildren will be paying the debt service or interest for his spending for years and years to come.”

Corbett also called on Dan Onorato to join him in urging Gov. Rendell to not to spend the $300 million in borrowed funds.
Corbett said the governor should know that this is not the not the time to be borrowing more money to fund projects, regardless of their potential worth, when he just cut spending for family farmers.
Corbett said, “You can’t tax, borrow and spend your way to prosperity.  Someday the bill comes due and it’s the taxpayers who are left holding the bag.”
###

Paid for by Tom Corbett for Governor

Corbett’s Election Results for the NE. Snyder County has some work ahead of us if we want to be number one!

Corbett, Tom Rohrer, Sam
County Votes Percent Votes Percent
Bradford 3,735 62.30% 2,259 37.70%
Carbon 2,573 63.80% 1,460 36.20%
Columbia 2,696 59.00% 1,873 41.00%
Lackawanna 7,572 75.50% 2,461 24.50%
Luzerne 12,308 70.30% 5,195 29.70%
Lycoming 6,397 51.00% 6,154 49.00%
Monroe 4,394 70.40% 1,848 29.60%
Montour 1,114 67.40% 538 32.60%
Northumberland 6,159 71.60% 2,440 28.40%
Pike 2,292 76.60% 700 23.40%
Snyder 3,661 72.80% 1,366 27.20%
Sullivan 605 72.70% 227 27.30%
Susquehanna 3,290 71.40% 1,321 28.70%
Tioga 2,927 71.50% 1,166 28.50%
Union 3,292 70.30% 1,392 29.70%
Wayne 3,132 66.00% 1,612 34.00%
Wyoming 2,053 62.10% 1,255 37.90%
Totals 68,200 67.21% 33,267 32.79%

Tom Corbett Supports Our Veterans!

TOM CORBETT SUPPORTS OUR VETERANS

Tom Corbett proudly served in the Pennsylvania National Guard for 13 years and is personally aware of the importance in sacrifice of our men and women serving in the military.  He believes that Pennsylvania must improve our support in the active military community, veterans and their families that call Pennsylvania home.

Securing Jobs Training for our Returning Veterans

Tom Corbett believes Pennsylvania must give special attention to our veterans. Thousands of Pennsylvanians have seen their lives and careers interrupted while serving abroad in the War Against Terror. While Reservists and National Guard are guaranteed to be able to return to their employers in similar positions, some returned to find their employers out-of-business or their skills out-of-date.         Tom Corbett believes that these individuals and their families deserve better. None of them expect a handout, but they should be able to expect a hand-up with skills enhancement training and job search skills development that will allow them to re-integrate into Pennsylvania’s fast-paced economy.

Ensure Access to Training and Services

Under federal law veterans may receive preferential assistance for job placement services, as well as other programs. Tom Corbett will direct the Department of Labor and the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs to collaborate on outreach programs with employers, community and veteran’s organizations, unions and local counseling and social service agencies to ensure that veterans are aware of and receive the job training services for which they are eligible. These efforts will include helping to place veterans in federally-funded employment and training programs, develop job interviewing and résumé writing skills, and helps veterans conduct a productive job search and access job listings through the enhanced Pennsylvania CareerLink.

Please visit  www.tomcorbettforgovernor.com and review Tom’s support for Veterans and other plans to turn on the power of Pennsylvania.

Tom Corbett Supports Our Veterans