Gov. Tom Wolf hosted a press conference Thursday afternoon where he highlighted the ways he has worked to improve Pennsylvania through economic development. 

Wolf highlighted the three main ways he has focused on to help move the commonwealth forward including, modernizing and improving Pennsylvania's education system, investing in community and economic development and prioritizing investments in infrastructure. 

Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed an ordinance to add job growth or related information to fiscal impact statements on future proposed legislation Thursday. 

Legislation before the House and Senate would amend the state Constitution and allow for Philadelphia to charge higher real estate taxes for business properties than residential properties.

This is the second consecutive session with such legislation. As required to alter the Pennsylvania Constitution, it must pass a second time and then be approved by voter referendum.

Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella held a third hearing Thursday that outlined the severity of the state’s lack of private sector retirement security.