First Lady Michelle Obama, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, and State Rep. Dwight Evans as Mrs. Obama highlights Pennsylvania’s Fresh Food Financing Initiative in Philadelphia February 19.

Rep. Evans isn’t curious about public broadcasting’s trek to the state Capitol – funding in the state budget is key to its future. Pictured from L to R: State Rep. Scott Conklin, WITF Public Media President and CEO Kathleen Pavelko, Rep. Pat Harkins, Curious George, House Appropriations Committee Executive Director Miriam Fox and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Dwight Evans.

House Majority Appropriations Chairman Dwight Evans and State Representative Jake Wheatley present Marc Little with a check for $1 million to be used to create a pilot program that gives minority- and women- owned businesses an opportunity to increase their bonding capacity or obtain first-time bonds when bidding on construction projects. Joining them are State Reps. Bill Kortz and Frank Dermody, Peter Speaks from the Rendell administration, Allegheny County Chief executive Dan Onorato and Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl.