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September 27, 2021 - Harrisburg, PA

Gov. Wolf, Legislators Laud Proposed Legislation to Provide Consistent Support for Small, Diverse, Veteran Businesses

Governor Tom Wolf applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.

SB900 was announced at a press conference in the Capitol Media Center where PA Department of General Services Secretary Curt Topper and Deputy Secretary for Diversity Inclusion & Small Business Opportunities Kerry Kirkland were joined by Senate Democratic Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes and Senator Camera Bartolotta, the prime sponsors of the bill. Pennsylvania State Representatives Jake Wheatley, and Donna Bullock, Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, also showed their support for the legislation.



Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_001_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Jake Wheatley speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_002_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Deputy Secretary for Diversity, Inclusion & Small Business Opportunities Kerry Kirkland speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_003_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Deputy Secretary for Diversity, Inclusion & Small Business Opportunities Kerry Kirkland speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_004_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Donna Bullock speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_005_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Senator Camera Bartolotta speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_006_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_007_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Deputy Secretary for Diversity, Inclusion & Small Business Opportunities Kerry Kirkland speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_008_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_009_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Jake Wheatley speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_010_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Curt Topper speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_011_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_012_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_013_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Senator Vincent Hughes speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_014_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Senator Vincent Hughes speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_015_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Donna Bullock speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_016_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_017_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf greeting press conference attendees.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_018_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_019_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Curt Topper speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_020_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaking with the press.  Governor Tom Wolf today applauded proposed legislation that will statutorily establish policies and programs to ensure that small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve in state contracting.  Harrisburg, PA  September 27, 2021<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20082_gov_disbo_dz_021_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>