Tom Corbett Named 'Governor of the Year' by Biotech Industry

Gov. Tom Corbett was honored this week by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) with its 2013 BIO Governor of the Year Award in recognition of his leadership and commitment to strengthening the biotechnology and public health sectors within Pennsylvania.

Corbett received the award at the 2013 BIO International Convention in Chicago, Ill.

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The life sciences industry directly employs 80,000 Pennsylvanians and helps sustain another 500,000 indirect jobs in commonwealth. 

The governor's office says this year’s proposed budget continues to strengthen these industries by increasing the Research and Development tax credit, increasing the cap on the net operating loss deduction, and continued support for the Ben Franklin Partnership, Life Science Greenhouses, as well the Discovered in PA Developed in PA program.