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May 13, 2022 - Harrisburg PA

Gov. Wolf Calls for $2,000 Payments, Wage Increase for Pennsylvanians

Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvania's Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians.

"I first introduced this plan four months ago," said Gov. Wolf. "A lot has changed since then, from inflation to price increases to a war in Ukraine. Pennsylvanians need our support even more today than they did in February. Under my plan, Pennsylvania households earning $80,000 or less will get up to $2,000, and they can use the money for whatever they need.

"This plan will help Pennsylvanians get back on their feet right now - but I also want to look ahead, to the long-term solutions that will help keep Pennsylvanians on the path to prosperity. That's why I support raising the minimum wage for all Pennsylvanians."



<a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_001_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Governor Tom Wolf speaks with the press. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_002_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Imani Cameron speaks with the press. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_003_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Pastor David Miller speaks with the press. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_004_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Governor Tom Wolf speaks with the press. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_005_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Representative Patty Kim speaks with the press. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_006_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Governor Tom Wolf speaks with the press. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_007_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Gloria Vazquez Merrick speaks with the press. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_008_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Governor Tom Wolf speaks with the press. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_009_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Pastor David Miller speaks with the press. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_010_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Imani Cameron speaks with the press. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_011_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaks with community leaders. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_012_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Governor Tom Wolf speaks with the press. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_013_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Representative Patty Kim speaks with the press. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_014_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Governor Tom Wolf speaks with the press. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_015_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf greeting Pastor David Miller. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_016_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Gloria Vazquez Merrick speaks with the press. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_017_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaks with community leaders. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_018_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaks with community leaders. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_019_copy.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Governor Tom Wolf speaks with the press. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022 <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20844_gov_arpaFund_dz_020.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Governor Tom Wolf speaks with the press. Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Representative Patty Kim at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg to call on Pennsylvanias Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Reading, PA May 13, 2022