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April 4, 2013
WOLF CEO runs for governor of Pennsylvania

Tom Wolf, the CEO of York, Pa.-based cabinet supplier WOLF, throws his hat in the gubernatorial ring.

Tom Wolf, CEO of York, Pa.-based WOLF, announced that he is running for governor of the Keystone State.

According to an Associated Press story, the 64-year-old former state revenue secretary emphasized his success in turning around The Wolf Organization in his initial announcement. Wolf is seeking the 2014 Democratic nomination and pledged to spend $10 million of his own money in pursuit of his goal, according to the AP. 

March 26, 2013
Mississippi endorses a more inclusive approach to forest certification approach

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed legislation Wednesday specifying that rating systems used in green building projects funded by the state government "shall not exclude certificate credits for forest products certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Forest Stewardship Council or the American Tree Farm System."

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed legislation Wednesday specifying that rating systems used in green building projects funded by the state government "shall not exclude certificate credits for forest products certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Forest Stewardship Council or the American Tree Farm System."

The move was hailed by the Sustainable Forestry Initiaitive (SFI).

February 1, 2013
California lumber assessment

With California’s controversial “lumber assessment” now being assessed on most lumber products sold in the state under so-called “emergency” regulations from the state’s tax collection agency, the State Board of Equalization (BOE), the next process for the state agency is to develop permanent rules including a permanent retailer set-up reimbursement.