| Date | Title | Description |
| 17.05.2024 | ICYMI: Republican and Democratic Legislators Praise Governor Shapiro’s Proposed Investment in Clean, Safe, and On-Time Public Transit as “Necessary” and “Important” | “With support from Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposal, we plan to hire 40 new police officers next year, which would significantly enhance our patrols, uniformed police presence, and enforcement efforts.”
“I commend Governor Shapiro for recogni... |
| 15.05.2024 | Shapiro Administration Celebrates Winners of Statewide “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” Student Video Contest Awards | Governor Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget proposal invests in Pennsylvania’s workforce, including $6 million for registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DC... |
| 15.05.2024 | In Lancaster, Governor Shapiro and Secretary Carroll Highlight the Need to Pass Governor’s Proposed $282.8 Million Budget Investment in Public Transit to Connect PA Communities and Support Seniors | Governor Shapiro’s proposed budget invests nearly $1.5 billion in new state funding over the next five years in transit systems that Pennsylvanians rely on – especially in suburban and rural communities.
Nearly one million Pennsylvanians ri... |
| 15.05.2024 | Governor Shapiro Signs Bill into Law Permanently Classifying Xylazine as Schedule III Drug, Taking Further Action Against the Dangerous Drug While Maintaining Legal Access for Veterinary Use | Act 17 of 2024 follows Governor Shapiro’s move to temporarily schedule xylazine last year, adding an additional tool to the Shapiro Administration’s multidisciplinary approach to combatting the opioid epidemic.
Since 2018, Pennsylvania has ... |
| 14.05.2024 | EAM-Mosca Opens $20.6 Million Manufacturing Expansion in Luzerne County with Investment from Shapiro Administration | With Commonwealth support, the packaging system manufacturer is expanding it’s footprint and creating 50 new jobs in Hazle Township.
The Shapiro Administration has attracted more than $2.1 billion in new private sector investment to Pennsyl... |
| 13.05.2024 | NEWS: Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order to Expand Opportunity for Pennsylvanians Seeking a Career in Public Service & Make the Commonwealth the Best Employer in Pennsylvania | The Shapiro Administration has expanded opportunities for Commonwealth workers since Day One – emphasizing skills and experience in hiring, investing in mental health resources for employees, expanding internship and apprentice programs, ma... |
| 03.05.2024 | Shapiro Administration Closes Out Small Business Week Tour in Somerset, Highlights Governor’s Budget Proposal to Invest in Our Downtowns and Main Streets | The Shapiro Administration traveled the Commonwealth to celebrate 2024 Small Business Week with visits to Cumberland, Northampton, Delaware, Luzerne, and Somerset counties and encouraged Pennsylvanians to show their support for their local ... |
| 03.05.2024 | Shapiro Administration Continues Pennsylvania’s Small Business Week Celebration with visit to Luzerne County, Highlights Importance of Strengthening Our Downtowns and Main Streets | From Cumberland to Luzerne to Somerset counties, the Shapiro Administration is celebrating Small Business Week and encourages Pennsylvanians to show their support for their local downtowns and Main Streets.
Supporting small businesses and M... |
| 03.05.2024 | In Philadelphia, Governor Shapiro, Local Leaders Highlight Proposed Budget Investments to Combat Gun Violence, Create Opportunities for Kids, and Make PA Communities Safer | Governor Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 budget proposal invests $100 million to reduce gun violence – including an additional $37.5 million to reduce community violence by investing in proven initiatives like afterschool programs, job training,... |
| 01.05.2024 | Shapiro Administration Continues Small Business Week Tour in Delaware County, Highlights Governor’s Budget Proposal to Invest in Our Downtowns and Main Streets | From Delaware to Luzerne to Somerset counties, the Shapiro Administration is celebrating Small Business Week and encouraging Pennsylvanians to show their support for their local downtowns and Main Streets.
Supporting small businesses and Ma... |
| 19.04.2024 | ICYMI: ‘A Big Bold Goal’: Pittsburgh Business Times Highlights the Shapiro Administration’s Economic Development Strategy | “Shapiro is a hands-on governor, especially when it comes to winning in economic development.”
“Siger, along with other key members of his administration, is managing these new initiatives and redirecting the power of state government towar... |
| 19.04.2024 | WATCH: What Pennsylvanians with ID/A, Caregivers, and Advocates Are Saying About Governor Shapiro’s Proposed Budget Investments for ID/A Services | “I am hopeful for Pennsylvania’s future when I see people in positions of power taking action that is effective now. This will be a game changer. Thank you, Governor Shapiro, thank you.”
Harrisburg, PA – Since Governor Josh Shapiro proposed... |
| 19.04.2024 | ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Announces Pennsylvania Will Reduce Reliance on Standardized Testing, Calls for “Less Testing, More Learning” to Help Students and Teachers Succeed | “The Governor’s plan to streamline how we administer standardized tests throughout the commonwealth will reduce our reliance on PSSAs and Keystone exams while ensuring students and teachers have the flexibility they need to be successful.” ... |
| 17.04.2024 | Governor Shapiro, DHS Secretary Arkoosh Hear from Pennsylvanians with ID/A, Caregivers, and Advocates About How Historic Budget Proposal Would Expand ID/A Services | The Governor visited BARC Development Services in Warminster to hear how his proposed budget investments would address the workforce shortage of direct support professionals and help more Pennsylvanians with ID/A receive the home and commun... |
| 12.04.2024 | Governor Shapiro Joins Workers, Local Leaders in Butler County Following Coordination with the U.S. Department of Energy, Successful Efforts to Save 1,300 Western Pennsylvania Jobs | Governor Shapiro engaged directly with the Biden Administration and detailed Pennsylvanians’ concerns in order to save approximately 1,300 jobs.
DOE listened to Pennsylvania’s concerns and the final rule allows Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works... |
| 10.04.2024 | Shooting at Ramadan event in West Philadelphia leaves 3 injured, 5 in custody, police say | Shooting at Eid al-Fitr celebration in West Philadelphia leaves 3 injured, 5 suspects in custody
Shooting at Eid al-Fitr celebration in West Philadelphia leaves 3 injured, 5 suspects in custody 07:39
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Three people were s... |
| 10.04.2024 | Following Insurance Guidance from Shapiro Administration, CVS Health Plans Joins Geisinger Health Plans to Cover Over-the-Counter Birth Control at No Cost | Governor Shapiro is calling on other insurers to follow suit.
Governor Shapiro has always defended women’s access to reproductive healthcare – and he is calling on more insurers to expand access to this critical healthcare with or without a... |
| 08.04.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $3 Million in 45 Student Research Projects to Advance Manufacturing Innovation in Pennsylvania | Governor Josh Shapiro is working to make Pennsylvania a national leader in innovation and economic development – and his Administration is making bold, strong investments to spur innovation.
The Governor’s proposed 2024-25 budget would inve... |
| 05.04.2024 | WATCH: Governor Shapiro Speaks with Doctors and Advocates at Planned Parenthood to Discuss His Administration’s New Health Insurance Guidance for Over-the-Counter Contraception | “What we’re trying to do is cut through that red tape, cut through the B.S., and get stuff done – which is our mantra. In this case, making sure folks have access to the pill and that they have access to it for whatever reasons they determi... |
| 04.04.2024 | Following Outreach from Governor Shapiro and Pennsylvania Workers, U.S. Department of Energy Releases Rule That Saves 1,100 Western Pennsylvania Union Jobs | Governor Shapiro sent a letter to DOE outlining Pennsylvanians’ concerns, asking for more flexible timeframe and additional time to upgrade manufacturing processes.
The final DOE rule allows Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works to continue produci... |
| 03.04.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests $400,000 to Help Crawford County Business Grow, Retain Jobs | Shapiro Administration Invests $400,000 to Help Crawford County Business Grow, Retain Jobs.
Supporting existing Pennsylvania companies like Lincoln Recycling and attracting new business and industry to the Commonwealth are key components of... |
| 03.04.2024 | ICYMI: In New Op-Ed, Governor Josh Shapiro Shares How His Commonsense Energy Plan Will Create a New Era of Energy Leadership in Pennsylvania | “Soon after I took office as governor, I brought together a working group of leaders from the energy industry, organized labor, environmental groups and consumer advocates to come up with a plan to protect Pennsylvania’s position as an ener... |
| 25.03.2024 | Governor Shapiro Visits Harrisburg Homeowner, Promotes Proposed Budget Investments in the Whole-Home Repairs Program to Continue Cutting Costs for Pennsylvanians | Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has been focused on cutting costs and helping Pennsylvanians maintain – and stay in – their homes, and his 2024-25 budget proposes investing $50 million in the Whole-Home Repairs Program.
The Whole-Home... |
| 25.03.2024 | ICYMI: New Op-Ed from Leading Energy Provider Highlights “Why Gov. Shapiro’s Energy Plan Puts Pennsylvania on the ‘Renewable’ Map” | “Last week, Gov. Josh Shapiro launched an energy plan bringing to bear novel legislation that, if enacted, empowers the energy industry to make rapid investments in clean energy infrastructure.”
Harrisburg, PA – Last week in PennLive, East ... |
| 18.03.2024 | ICYMI: Shapiro Administration is Moving at the Speed of Business, Reducing DEP Permit Backlog by 41 Percent | To date, under the PAyback program, DEP has not had to refund a single application fee – meaning permits are getting out the door in a timely manner.
Thanks to Governor Shapiro’s leadership, Commonwealth agencies like DEP are working to mov... |
| 17.03.2024 | Suspect wanted in fatal shootings of 3 people in Pennsylvania surrenders in New Jersey, police say | Man arrested after killing 3 relatives in Falls Township, Pa., carjacking in Trenton, NJ: police
Man arrested after killing 3 relatives in Falls Township, Pa., carjacking in Trenton, NJ: police 04:25
TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) -- A 26-year-old sus... |
| 08.03.2024 | ICYMI: After Unveiling Higher Education Blueprint and Budget Proposal, Governor Shapiro Visits Colleges Across the Commonwealth to Highlight How His Blueprint Will Create Opportunity | Governor Shapiro and his Administration are working with higher education leaders, local leaders, and legislators to build off the Governor’s blueprint.
Harrisburg, PA – Since unveiling his Higher Education blueprint and his 2024-25 budget ... |
| 08.03.2024 | Main Street Matters: DCED Secretary Rick Siger Visits Philadelphia’s Fishtown Neighborhood to Highlight Governor Shapiro’s Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create Economic Opportunity for Main Stree... | Governor Shapiro’s budget proposal will create real opportunity in our Commonwealth.
Supporting small businesses and main streets is an essential component of the Governor’s economic development strategy — and his budget includes $600 milli... |
| 05.03.2024 | Main Street Matters: Governor Shapiro's Economic Vision for Pennsylvania | Governor Shapiro's proposed budget focuses on creating economic opportunities for all Pennsylvanians by investing in small businesses and main streets. The Main Street Matters program, with a $25 million investment, aims to revitalize commu... |
| 04.03.2024 | ICYMI: All Across the Commonwealth, Shapiro Administration, Local Leaders Highlight How Governor’s Proposal to Invest in Public Transit Would Connect Pennsylvanians to Opportunity | Governor Shapiro knows safe, clean, on-time public transit is essential to Pennsylvanians’ daily lives and our economic growth – his 2024-25 budgets proposes a $282 million increase in the public transit systems that Pennsylvanians rely on.... |
| 01.03.2024 | Main Street Matters: DCED Secretary Rick Siger Visits Ephrata to Highlight Governor Shapiro’s Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create Economic Opportunity for Main Streets and Small Businesses Acros... | Governor Shapiro’s budget proposal will create real opportunity in our Commonwealth.
Supporting small businesses and main streets is an essential component of the Governor’s economic development strategy — and his budget includes $600 milli... |
| 01.03.2024 | Main Street Matters: DCED Secretary Rick Siger Visits Allentown to Highlight Governor Shapiro’s Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create Economic Opportunity for Main Streets and Small Businesses Acr... | Governor Shapiro’s budget proposal will create real opportunity in our Commonwealth.
Supporting small businesses and main streets is an essential component of the Governor’s economic development strategy — and his budget includes $600 milli... |
| 29.02.2024 | Governor Shapiro and Secretary Mumin Visit Reading Area Community College, Share How Higher Education Blueprint Will Create Opportunity for Accessible and Affordable Options for Students | Governor Shapiro unveiled his higher education blueprint in January after working with higher education leaders from across the Commonwealth to improve access and opportunity for Pennsylvania students.
Governor Shapiro believes that now is ... |
| 26.02.2024 | First Lady Lori Shapiro and the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women Visit Patients R Waiting in Lancaster to Discuss Ways to Improve Maternal and Women’s Health | Lancaster, Pa – Today, First Lady Lori Shapiro met with members of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women and visited Patients R Waiting in Lancaster to learn more about how the organization is addressing the maternal mortality crisis ... |
| 20.02.2024 | Main Street Matters: Governor Shapiro Visits Lemoyne to Highlight Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create Economic Opportunity for PA Main Streets and Small Businesses | Governor Shapiro’s budget proposal puts forth a bold vision to create economic opportunity all across Pennsylvania.
Supporting the Commonwealth’s small businesses and main streets is a critical component of the Governor’s economic developme... |
| 16.02.2024 | Health | Governments can erase your medical debt for pennies on the dollar — and some are | By Anna Claire Vollers, Stateline.org
Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcies in the United States, and more than 2 in 5 American adults have some.
In many cases, the money people owe to health care providers forces them to cut sp... |
| 15.02.2024 | Main Street Matters: Governor Shapiro Visits West Philadelphia Small Businesses to Highlight How Proposed Budget Investments Will Create Opportunity & Help Pennsylvanians Build Generational Wealth | The Governor’s proposed budget invests $25 million in main streets and small businesses and provides $600 million in total funding to grow our economy and create economic opportunity for all Pennsylvanians.
The proposed 2024-25 budget inves... |
| 14.02.2024 | Main Street Matters: Governor Shapiro and Secretary Siger Visit Mt. Lebanon to Highlight Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create Economic Opportunity for PA Main Streets and Small Businesses | Governor Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 budget will continue to grow our economy, invest in our communities, and create economic opportunity for all Pennsylvanians.
Supporting the Commonwealth’s small businesses and main streets is also a criti... |
| 09.02.2024 | ICYMI: Governor Josh Shapiro Highlights How His Budget Proposal Will Continue to Get Stuff Done, Create Opportunity All Across PA | “I want us to win in Pennsylvania. I want us to do better in Pennsylvania. I want us to excel and the way we excel is by making responsible investments like I proposed in my budget. My budget is balanced – it’s fully paid for, and it makes ... |
| 08.02.2024 | Shapiro Administration Highlights Importance of Investing in New Economic Development Strategy During Visit to Endless Energy in Luzerne County | The ten-year strategy guides our path forward to strong economic growth, jobs, and innovation.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget includes major investments in business, industry, workforce, and communities, as called for in the economi... |
| 07.02.2024 | Pennsylvania wants student-loan borrowers in the state to take on less debt. Here's how. | Economy Pennsylvania wants student-loan borrowers in the state to take on less debt. Here's how.
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| 07.02.2024 | Senator Sharif Street Applauds Governor Shapiro’s 2024-25 Budget Proposal, Praises Investments in Education, Violence Prevention, and Gov’s Pitch for Legalizing Recreational Marijuana | HARRISBURG, PA – February 6, 2024 – In response to Governor Josh Shapiro’s $48.3 billion budget proposal for FY 2024-25, State Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) released the following statement:
“Today is a great day for Pennsylvania. ... |
| 02.02.2024 | One Year After East Palestine Train Derailment, the Shapiro Administration Remains Focused on Supporting Local Communities & First Responders | One-year after the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine on February 3, the Shapiro Administration is continuing to conduct precautionary tests of the soil and water in Beaver and Lawrence counties.
Continued testing by DEP an... |
| 01.02.2024 | ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Launches Commonwealth’s First Economic Development Strategy in Nearly Two Decades to Create Economic Growth and Opportunity for All Pennsylvanians | All across the Commonwealth, Pennsylvanians are reading about Governor Shapiro’s plan to create jobs and grow our economy.
Harrisburg, PA – This week, Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Rick Sig... |
| 01.02.2024 | Shapiro Administration Highlights Agriculture’s Importance in New Economic Development Strategy During Tour of Reykjavik Creamery in Cumberland County | The ten-year strategy guides our path forward to strong economic growth, jobs, and innovation.
The Commonwealth will use the new comprehensive strategy to reach its full economic potential and ensure every Pennsylvanian has the opportunity ... |
| 31.01.2024 | Governor Shapiro Highlights New Economic Development Strategy, Importance of Robotics and Technology Sectors at Mill 19 in Pittsburgh | The strategy, which was created by the Shapiro Administration and partners from across Pennsylvania, guides our path forward to strong economic growth, jobs, and innovation.
The Commonwealth will use the new comprehensive strategy to reach ... |
| 26.01.2024 | Shapiro Administration Investing $3 Million in Early-Stage Tech Companies to Spur Healthcare Innovations, Create Opportunities | Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration are focused on making the Commonwealth a national leader in job creation and economic development.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick S... |
| 26.01.2024 | Democratic & Republican Lawmakers, Higher Education Leaders, Business Leaders, and Students Praise Governor Shapiro’s New Blueprint for Higher Education: “A Crucial Moment in Pennsylvania’s Histor... | “The governor’s proposal is a real opportunity to build upon the strengths of PASSHE universities and the community colleges. Together we can create a new, larger system with better collaboration that gives students more pathways to a degre... |
| 26.01.2024 | State Senators Jay Costa, Vincent Hughes, and Judy Schwank Praise Governor Shapiro’s Higher Education Blueprint, Call for Continued Stakeholder Conversations | HARRISBURG, PA – Today, members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic caucus praise Governor Shapiro’s new blueprint for higher education, which seeks to expand access to higher education for Pennsylvania’s learners while consolidating gove... |
| 22.01.2024 | FACT SHEET: How Many Pennsylvania Families in Every County Will Qualify for the Childcare Tax Credit Under Governor Shapiro’s Expansion | Harrisburg, PA – Last month, Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law an expansion of the Childcare Tax Credit for nearly 210,000 Pennsylvania families. Under previous law, Pennsylvania would match only 30 percent of the federal Childcare Tax ... |
| 22.01.2024 | Governor Shapiro Visits the Greater Johnstown Community YMCA, Highlights Bipartisan Efforts to Cut Costs for Pennsylvanians with Local and Legislative Leaders | Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has been focused on cutting costs for Pennsylvania families – signing major legislation to expand the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program and the Childcare Tax Credit.
The bipartisan expansion of the Prope... |
| 19.01.2024 | Shapiro Administration Adopts Commonwealth’s First Debt Management Policy, Building on Sound Fiscal Management of First Year in Office | As part of the Shapiro Administration’s ongoing commitment to responsible fiscal management, the new debt management policy will help the Commonwealth with long-term financial planning and provide guidelines for the structure of debt issuan... |
| 09.01.2024 | Governor Josh Shapiro Announces Excelitas Technologies Corp. is Relocating its Headquarters to Pennsylvania, Will Create At Least 250 Jobs in Pittsburgh | Leading photonics technology company is moving its headquarters from Massachusetts to Pittsburgh’s Strip District Neighborhood and plans to be open by early summer.
The Shapiro Administration won this project over Ohio and is aggressively c... |
| 08.01.2024 | Shapiro Administration’s Investment in Astrobotic Technology Helps Lead America Back to the Moon, Grow Pennsylvania’s Economy | Shapiro Administration has invested millions in Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic Technology, helping the leading space and robotics company grow and create jobs to help Pennsylvania innovate and lead American back to the moon.
Harrisburg, PA – T... |
| 07.12.2023 | Governor Shapiro Gets Stuff Done: Giving Pennsylvanians the Freedom to Chart Their Own Course and the Opportunity to Succeed | On day one, Governor Shapiro signed an Executive Order announcing 92 percent of state government jobs are open to applicants without college degrees.
In his first year, the Governor also created a first-in-the-nation job training program an... |
| 07.12.2023 | Governor Shapiro Gets Stuff Done: Putting Money Back Into Seniors’ Pockets and Creating the First Master Plan on Aging | “The expansion of the [Property Tax/Rent Rebate] program by the Governor…it’s more than positive. It’s uplifting. It’s nice to see that someone is finally doing something about what people have been saying.” – Diane Salerno, PTRR Recipient
... |
| 07.12.2023 | Governor Shapiro Gets Stuff Done: Opening Up New Doors of Opportunity for Small and Historically Disadvantaged Businesses | Governor Shapiro signed an Executive Order to increase opportunities for small and small diverse businesses to secure contracts with the Commonwealth and secured historic budget funding for historically disadvantaged businesses for the firs... |
| 06.12.2023 | Governor Shapiro Gets Stuff Done: Shapiro Administration Plugs More Than 130 Orphaned & Abandoned Wells in Just 11 Months, Surpassing the Total Over the Previous Eight Years Combined | Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership and harnessing historic federal funding, the PA Department of Environmental Protection has dramatically ramped up capping and plugging, reducing methane emissions, improving public health, and creating jo... |
| 01.12.2023 | Governor Shapiro Hosts Ceremonial Bill Signing of HB 1461 at Lincoln University, Celebrates Funding Increase for Nation’s First Degree-Granting HBCU | HB 1461 funds all four state-related universities, boosting Lincoln University’s funding by 21 percent.
Lincoln University, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro joined Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid Mumin, Rep. Jordan Harris, Sen. Vincent H... |
| 30.11.2023 | DCED Presents First ‘Secretary’s Award for Municipal Excellence’ to Johnstown | The new award is part of the Shapiro Administration’s efforts to highlight local communities’ work to improve the lives of their residents.
Johnstown, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger ... |
| 14.11.2023 | Governor Shapiro Touts Investments in Pennsylvania’s Workforce, Apprenticeship Programs at Steamfitters Local 449 in Butler County | Harmony, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker visited Steamfitters Local Union No. 449 in Butler County to commemorate National Apprenticeship Week and hig... |
| 14.11.2023 | Shapiro Administration Invests Millions in Astrobotic Technology, Helping the Leading Space and Robotics Company Expand and Create Nearly 300 High-Tech Jobs Ahead of December Moon Launch | Astrobotic has purchased a vacant five-story building and plans to create a ‘space campus’ that will create jobs, spur innovation, and invest in new technologies.
Since January, the Shapiro Administration has facilitated over $1 billion in ... |
| 10.11.2023 | What People Are Saying About the Shapiro Administration’s Action to Remove Barriers to Care and Expand Access to Services for Pennsylvanians with Autism | “A moment of real leadership by our Governor.”
“When we work together, we can help people with Autism live the best version of their lives.”
Harrisburg, PA – This week, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissione... |
| 10.11.2023 | Ahead of Veterans Day, Governor Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro Join Chef Robert Irvine to Host Pennsylvania Veterans at Governor’s Residence | Governor Shapiro and First Lady Serve Pennsylvania Veterans at Governor’s Residence, Highlight Challenges Facing Veterans
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro joined Chef Robert Irvine to serve Pennsylva... |
| 16.08.2023 | Sen. Fontana Applauds PennDOT Investing $1.1 Million for Traffic Upgrades | Allegheny County – August 16, 2023 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana commended the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for awarding grants totaling $1,116,348.13 to three municipalities in the 42nd senatorial district.
Gr... |
| 16.08.2023 | Pittsburgh Money Moves: Astrobotic won a NASA grant, Duo Oncology raised $3M and more | Money Moves is a column where we chart the funding raises of tech companies across the region. Have a tip? Email us at pittsburgh@technical.ly.
Astrobotic won $34.6M for its moon demo
Astrobotic’s plans to go to the moon may have been delay... |
| 14.08.2023 | What People Are Saying About Governor Shapiro Signing into Law a Historic Expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program | “[Governor Shapiro] has made sure that the expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate was going to happen in year one.”
“…more Pennsylvania seniors and individuals with disabilities will get the assistance they need to stay in their homes.”
... |
| 11.08.2023 | Governor Shapiro Announces Nearly $36 Million in Green Light-Go Grant Funds to Communities Across the Commonwealth to Improve Traffic Safety | Governor Shapiro’s Administration continues to focus on practical improvements that make a difference in Pennsylvanians’ lives.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced today that 77 municipalities across the Commonwealth wil... |
| 10.08.2023 | In Philadelphia, Governor Shapiro Hosts Ceremonial Bill Signing for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Expansion, Highlights Largest Tax Break for Seniors in Nearly Two Decades | The expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program makes 20,300 more Philadelphia residents and nearly 175,000 more seniors across the Commonwealth eligible
The expansion, which is the largest targeted tax break for seniors in nearly two... |
| 10.08.2023 | Bipartisan Budget Follows Through on Governor Shapiro’s Promise to Make Pennsylvania a Leader in Economic Development, Innovation, and Job Creation | Commonsense budget provides funding to make the Commonwealth more competitive in attracting and growing businesses
Harrisburg, PA – The 2023-2024 bipartisan budget, signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro, accelerates the work being done b... |
| 09.08.2023 | Governor Shapiro Speaks at Penn State’s Annual Ag Progress Days, Highlights Budget Investments in the Future of Pennsylvania Agriculture | Governor Shapiro recognizes the key role of Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry in our economy, contributing $132 billion a year and supporting over 580,000 jobs in the Commonwealth
The bipartisan 2023-24 budget makes critical investments t... |
| 07.08.2023 | ICYMI: New Opinion Column in The Washington Post Highlights Governor Shapiro’s Approach to Bringing People Together to Deliver Real Results – For All Pennsylvanians | “Shapiro’s I-95 feat has made him a leading voice for the transition to a less fractious politics. Building an actual road fast is an apt symbol of the journey the country needs to take.” – E.J. Dionne Jr.
Harrisburg, PA – Yesterday in The ... |
| 07.08.2023 | Governor Shapiro Highlights Progress on New I-95 Overpass, Touts Budget Investments in Workforce & Economic Development in Visit to High Steel Structures in Lancaster | Governor Shapiro, High Steel Structures Host “Beam Signing” Ceremony to Commemorate the Completion of the First Steel Girder and Cross Beam for the New I-95 Overpass
Lancaster, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro visited High Steel Structures... |
| 05.08.2023 | Governor’s Advisory Commission on Next Generation Engagement Swears In New Members | Harrisburg, Pa – Today, the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Next Generation Engagement hosted a swearing-in ceremony for 21 new members. The Commission’s purpose is to gather information regarding Next Generation Pennsylvanians’ experienc... |
| 04.08.2023 | ICYMI: After Signing Commonsense Budget, Governor Josh Shapiro Highlights Historic Investments During TV & Radio Blitz Across the Commonwealth | “I have been focused like a laser beam on getting stuff done for the good people of Pennsylvania – and in this budget, we delivered the largest increase in funding for education for our children, including mental health services and univers... |
| 04.08.2023 | Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Historic Expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate, Largest Tax Break for Seniors in Nearly Two Decades | Governor Shapiro’s expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program delivers the largest targeted tax cut for seniors in nearly two decades, expanding access to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and nearly doubling the maximum rebat... |
| 04.08.2023 | FACT SHEET: How Many More Seniors in Every County Will Qualify for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Under Governor Shapiro’s Expansion | Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Shapiro signed into law a historic expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program, making good on the commitment he made to Pennsylvania seniors during his campaign and in his budget address to eas... |
| 03.08.2023 | Governor Shapiro, Senator Casey, and Darlington Township Supervisors Announce Over $500,000 From Norfolk Southern for Road Repairs in Darlington | At Governor Shapiro, Senator Casey, and Darlington Township’s Direction, Darlington Township Has Received More Than $1.2 Million from Norfolk Southern in Relief Following Train Derailment
Along with Funding Gov. Shapiro Secured for Communit... |
| 03.08.2023 | Governor Shapiro Announces Corrugated Partners Group Will Invest $52.7 Million to Establish New Manufacturing Operation in Pennsylvania, Creating 80 New Jobs | With support from Shapiro Administration, the corrugated sheets manufacturer chose Pennsylvania over other states to invest at least $52.7 million and create 80 new jobs in Franklin County
With this investment, the Shapiro Administration ha... |
| 03.08.2023 | Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women Swears in New Members | Harrisburg, Pa – Today, the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women hosted a swearing-in ceremony for 27 new members. The Commission’s purpose is to gather information regarding Pennsylvania women’s experiences and needs; review, evaluate, ... |
| 21.07.2023 | Six Months Into Office, Governor Shapiro and his Administration Continue to Show Up for Pennsylvanians and Deliver Results | This week, the Shapiro Administration touted work to expand broadband access, repair roads and bridges, and show up for communities recovering from flash flooding.
Harrisburg, PA – This week, Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration mar... |
| 21.07.2023 | Six Months Into Office, Governor Shapiro and his Administration Continue to Show Up for Pennsylvanians and Deliver Results | This week, the Shapiro Administration touted work to expand broadband access, repair roads and bridges, and show up for communities recovering from flash flooding.
Left: Governor Josh Shapiro visits the Northern Cambria Senior Center to hig... |
| 14.07.2023 | This Week in the Shapiro Administration: Expanding Broadband Access Across Pennsylvania, Supporting Berks County Recovery Efforts, Launching the Statewide Safer Communities Tour, and More | Left: Lower Alsace Township officials and Antietam School District administrators brief Governor Shapiro, Sen. Judy Schwank, and Rep. Mark Rozzi on recovery efforts after Sunday’s flash flooding.
Middle: Governor Shapiro visits York Fresh F... |
| 14.07.2023 | From Beaver Falls to Pittston, Governor Shapiro Highlights His Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband Access Across the Commonwealth | “Accessible, reliable, affordable broadband is important for every community and every family across this Commonwealth – no matter your ZIP code.”
Harrisburg, PA – Over the last two weeks, Governor Josh Shapiro traveled to Beaver and Luzern... |
| 13.07.2023 | From Beaver Falls to Pittston, Governor Shapiro Highlights His Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband Access Across the Commonwealth | “Accessible, reliable, affordable broadband is important for every community and every family across this Commonwealth – no matter your ZIP code.”
Harrisburg, PA – Over the last two weeks, Governor Josh Shapiro traveled to Beaver and Luzern... |
| 12.07.2023 | In Luzerne County, Governor Shapiro Highlights Administration’s Plans to Bring High-Speed, Affordable Broadband to Every Pennsylvania Community | Pennsylvania will receive more than $1.16 billion in federal funding to expand broadband and the PBDA will create a five-year plan to implement that funding to connect every Pennsylvanian to high-speed affordable internet
Pittston, PA – Tod... |
| 10.07.2023 | Governor Shapiro Visits Lower Alsace Township in Berks County to Pledge Administration’s Support as Flood Recovery Operations Continue | The Governor received a briefing from local Lower Alsace Township officials and first responders and pledged his Administration’s full support for recovery efforts
While in Berks County, the Governor also visited West Reading to meet with M... |
| 07.07.2023 | Governor Shapiro Highlights Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband Access Across Pennsylvania During Visit to Beaver County | Last week, Governor Shapiro announced that Pennsylvania will receive more than $1.16 billion in federal funding to expand broadband across the Commonwealth to ensure every Pennsylvanian has access to affordable, high-speed internet
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| 06.07.2023 | Pennsylvania House Passes Bipartisan Budget That Delivers on Governor Shapiro’s Key Priorities, Makes Historic, Commonsense Investments to Create a Stronger Economy, Safer and Healthier Communities, a... | The bipartisan budget delivers on many of Governor Shapiro’s key proposals, including the largest increase in Basic Education Funding in Pennsylvania history, state funding for indigent defense for the first time, and significant investment... |
| 21.06.2023 | Governor Shapiro Signs Bipartisan Act 3 of 2023 Into Law | Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Act 3 of 2023 (formerly Senate Bill 226) into law, with the bill’s primary sponsor, Senator Devlin Robinson.
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| 21.06.2023 | Governor Shapiro Signs Bipartisan Cybersecurity Consumer Protection Bill into Law | Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro held a formal signing ceremony for Act 2 of 2023 (formerly House Bill 739) with the bill’s prime sponsor, Representative Kevin Boyle.
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| 16.06.2023 | This Week in the Shapiro Administration: All Hands on Deck to Reopen I-95, Record Low Unemployment, Putting More Teachers in Classrooms, and More | The Shapiro Administration is leading an all hands on deck approach to reopen I-95, recorded Pennsylvania’s lowest ever unemployment rate, announced new grant funding to help paraeducators earn teaching certifications, gathered input on the... |
| 09.06.2023 | This Week in the Shapiro Administration: Making State Government Work for Pennsylvanians and Delivering Results | The Shapiro Administration unveiled a new website to support veterans as they return home, announced the Medicaid provider enrollment backlog had been completely eliminated, expanded the list of documents Pennsylvanians can provide to obtai... |
| 07.06.2023 | Shapiro Administration Announces Nearly $2.5 Million in New PIDA Loans to Spur Business Growth, Job Creation in Three Counties | Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger today announced the approval of three new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) to support business ... |
| 06.06.2023 | Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Orders Reestablishing Five Governor’s Advisory Commissions, Establishing New Commission on Next Generation Engagement | Governor Shapiro reestablished the Governor’s Advisory Commissions on African American Affairs, Asian American and Pacific Islander Affairs, Latino Affairs, LGBTQ Affairs, and Women — and established the new Commission on Next Generation En... |
| 31.05.2023 | Governor Shapiro, Little Leaf Farms Announce Grand Opening of Pennsylvania’s Largest Indoor-Grown Leafy Greens Production Facility in Carbon County | Governor Shapiro, Little Leaf Farms CEO Paul Sellew, and local leaders announce opening of state’s largest indoor-grown leafy greens production facility that is expected to support nearly 170 jobs by the end of 2023.
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| 30.05.2023 | ICYMI: In a “Watershed Moment for What It Means to Live and Age in Pennsylvania,” Governor Shapiro Directs Department of Aging to Develop a 10-Year Master Plan for Older Adults | “We are proud to see that Pennsylvania, under our new Governor’s leadership, is rethinking how we approach aging and affirm that every resident is valued, respected, and deserves to live in healthy, safe communities that meet their needs, a... |
| 19.05.2023 | This Week in the Shapiro Administration: From Greensburg to Philadelphia, Governor Shapiro Highlights Comprehensive Approach to Supporting Pennsylvanians’ Mental Health | “We need a comprehensive approach to deliver real help for young people struggling with their mental health, and that’s why we need to work with parents, teachers, and mental health professionals to ensure those resources are available.”
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| 19.05.2023 | Governor Shapiro Announces Homegrown Food Manufacturer Shank’s Extracts to Invest $30.5 Million in Lancaster County Expansion | The 124-year-old Pennsylvania company’s expansion will create at least 83 new jobs in Central Pennsylvania, retain 234 jobs statewide, and boost the Commonwealth’s growing food manufacturing industry
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| 12.05.2023 | This Week in the Shapiro Administration: Helping Seniors Stay in Their Homes, Standing up for Workers, Expanding Access to Substance Use Treatment, and More | Harrisburg, PA – This week, Governor Josh Shapiroand his Administration continued to serve the people of Pennsylvania, putting forward commonsense solutions to allow seniors to stay in their homes, holding employers accountable for misclass... |
