| Date | Title | Description |
| 26.09.2025 | Creating Jobs in York County: Shapiro Administration Secures $2.5 Million Investment from Tate to Expand Operations, Create At Least 75 New Jobs | The floor manufacturing company is upgrading its facility in Red Lion to meet growing demand for its products that are used in a number of applications including data centers.
Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration have competed for a... |
| 11.09.2025 | Chartwell Pharmacy Again Named Exclusive Provider for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Specialty Drug Program | Chartwell Pharmacy
Renewed provider agreement makes Chartwell the exclusive provider for Medical Assistance Fee-For-Service Beneficiaries.
This designation reaffirms our commitment to improving patient access to specialty pharmacy treatment... |
| 15.07.2025 | Shapiro Administration Kicks Off 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour, Highlighting Investments in Innovation, Equity, and Opportunity Feeding Progress in Urban Communities | Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Education Secretary Dr. Carrie Rowe, and Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger kicked off the Shapiro Administration’s 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour at Bidwell T... |
| 11.07.2025 | Shapiro Administration Secures $2.4 Million Investment from Module Design Inc. to Expand Its Manufacturing Operation and Create 58 New Jobs in Allegheny County | Governor Shapiro and his Administration are competing for and winning business investments in Pennsylvania — including the recent $20 billion deal from Amazon that’s the largest private sector investment in PA’s history.
To further advance ... |
| 10.07.2025 | Governor Shapiro Announces $4.5 Million Investment from Energy Storage Innovator Verne Inc. to Build Its First Manufacturing Facility in Lycoming County, Creating 61 Jobs and Growing Pennsylvania’s Cl... | The company, which has developed a process to improve the efficiency of hydrogen storage and distribution, is building its first manufacturing facility in the Marcellus Energy Park in Lycoming County.
Growing the manufacturing, energy, and ... |
| 02.07.2025 | Shapiro Administration Invests $1 Million to Help Bucks County Business Grow, Create and Retain At Least 22 Jobs | In 2025, the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) has approved $21,103,909 in low interest loans that have resulted in $45,742,877 in private investment, the creation of 123 full-time jobs, and retention of 125 existing jobs... |
| 29.06.2025 | More states are tracking rape kits. But key support for survivors may be slipping away | Test results are sometimes returned to investigators who check for DNA matches in national or state databases. A match could connect the case to other sexual assaults or link a suspect to another crime.
But processing a single kit can take ... |
| 12.06.2025 | Creating Jobs in Westmoreland County: Shapiro-Davis Administration Secures $13.6 Million Investment from Premier Automation to Expand its Manufacturing Operation and Create and Retain Jobs in Westmore... | The Commonwealth is investing more than $3 million to help the engineered solutions company, headquartered in Pennsylvania, expand into a 170,000-square-foot facility in Murrysville.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 proposed budget calls for... |
| 11.06.2025 | ICYMI: New Op-Ed from Leading Tech Innovators Highlights How Governor Shapiro’s Proposed Budget Will Further Boost Pennsylvania’s Innovation Economy | “Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed innovation fund is exactly the kind of bold move we need to help power up Pennsylvania’s innovation economy. It’s a smart, future-focused investment in industries that already have significant traction here, li... |
| 11.06.2025 | Shapiro Administration Secures $15.4 Million Investment from Berner International to Expand Manufacturing Operations and Create Over 70 New Jobs in Lawrence County | Building on $20 billion Amazon investment this week, the Pennsylvania-based air curtains manufacturer is constructing a 55,000-square-foot addition to its manufacturing center in New Castle.
The Commonwealth is investing $3 million in the p... |
| 10.06.2025 | FanDuel adds 50-cent surcharge on Illinois bets to offset state taxes, DraftKings may follow | Sign up today for the new CNBC Sport Newsletter
FanDuel is adding a 50-cent surcharge on all Illinois wagers.
The move is designed to offset the high taxes in the state.
DraftKings said it “anticipates taking action and expects to share mor... |
| 20.05.2025 | Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $22.6 Million to Help Schools Across Pennsylvania Lower Electricity Costs and Create Jobs by Installing Solar Panels | Today’s Solar for Schools funding approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority will help Commonwealth schools install solar panels to lower energy costs and reduce carbon pollution — ensuring more resources go to our students and ... |
| 13.05.2025 | ICYMI: Governor Josh Shapiro Highlights The Michelin Guide Coming to Philadelphia as the Shapiro Administration Supports Tourism and Small Businesses Across Pennsylvania | Philadelphia restaurants and chefs will now be considered for the world-renowned dining guidebook and inspectors are already making reservations at local eateries for consideration in the upcoming edition.
Governor Shapiro understands the i... |
| 09.05.2025 | What Pennsylvanians Are Saying About Governor Shapiro’s $64 Million Investment in 11 Critical Economic Development Projects Across the Commonwealth | Following through on a key promise, PA SITES initiative will help create jobs, drive economic growth, and spur innovation by building shovel-ready sites for businesses.
“This transformative investment from the Commonwealth’s innovative new ... |
| 09.05.2025 | Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $4.2 Million to Drive Manufacturing Innovation, Help Businesses Grow, and Create Opportunities for Pennsylvanians in Two Counties | In 2025, PIDA has approved $16,585,073 in low interest loans that have resulted in $37,770,676 in private investment, 51 full-time jobs being created, and 85 existing jobs being retained.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and ... |
| 08.05.2025 | Governor Shapiro Highlights $30 Million Investment in Philadelphia Navy Yard Through First PA SITES Grant Awards, Creating Hundreds of Jobs, Building Shovel-Ready Sites for Businesses, and Superchargi... | The $30 million investment in the Philadelphia Navy Yard is part of the Governor’s first round of PA SITES funding — a total of $64 million awarded to 11 strategic sites across the Commonwealth — helping create shovel-ready sites across the... |
| 08.05.2025 | Strengthening Communities: Shapiro Administration Visits Lancaster, Highlights the Need for Funding to Make Housing More Affordable and Accessible for Pennsylvanians | Governor Josh Shapiro is committed to cutting costs and creating long-term housing solutions, which is why his 2025-26 proposed budget includes $50 million to update and restore the Commonwealth’s aging housing stock.
Lancaster, PA – Today,... |
| 07.05.2025 | ICYMI: Governor Shapiro is Creating Jobs, Driving Economic Growth, and Building Shovel-Ready Sites Through the PA SITES Program, Investing $64 Million in 11 Projects Across the Commonwealth | “It gives us the ability to develop and proactively market new ‘shovel-ready’ sites – something that’s absolutely critical for attracting new employers.”
“The support of federal, state, and local leaders, and a lot of forward thinkers, have... |
| 06.05.2025 | Governor Shapiro Announces First PA SITES Grant Awards, Investing $64 Million in 11 Projects Across the Commonwealth, Creating Hundreds of Jobs and Building Shovel-Ready Sites for Businesses | Governor Josh Shapiro created the PA SITES program after consulting with national site selectors, allowing Pennsylvania to develop more readily available sites to attract companies, investment, and good jobs to the Commonwealth.
A major pri... |
| 05.05.2025 | Pennsylvania Invites Travelers to ‘Get Away’ This Spring and Summer | Visit PA’s New Campaign Encourages Rest, Reset, and Exploration of Pennsylvania’s Hidden Gems
Governor Shapiro understands the importance of the tourism industry to Pennsylvania’s economy and included $65 million in funding in his 2025-26 p... |
| 05.05.2025 | Daily Session Report for Monday, May 05, 2025 | PENNSYLVANIA, May 5 - House of Representatives
Daily Session Update
Prepared by the Office of the Parliamentarian
May 5, 2025
Convened at 12 P.M.
Adjourned at 3:13 P.M.
Opening Prayer by Representative Merski.
Communications Received
The Ch... |
| 02.05.2025 | Shapiro Administration Kicks off Small Business Week, Highlights Investments in Pennsylvania’s Downtowns and Main Streets | Governor Josh Shapiro proclaimed May 4-10, 2025, as Small Business Week in Pennsylvania.
The Governor created Main Street Matters to help support and revitalize the Commonwealth’s downtowns and is calling for $20 million to continue funding... |
| 24.04.2025 | Strengthening Our Workforce: Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $200,000 to Boost Advanced Electronics and Engineering Skills of Workers in the Lehigh Valley | The new MTTC grant will allow the Lehigh Carbon Community College to provide advanced Mechatronics training for 20 workers each year in the rapidly evolving manufacturing industry.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-2026 budget proposal doubles d... |
| 17.04.2025 | Governor Shapiro Joins the Hershey Company to Open New Reese Chocolate Processing Facility After His Administration Helped Streamline Permitting Process to Move at the Speed of Business | Doubling down on their commitment to the Commonwealth, Hershey’s new state-of-the-art facility — located in the sweetest place on Earth — is part of a broader $1 billion expansion plan by the iconic Pennsylvania chocolate manufacturer.
The ... |
| 11.04.2025 | Strengthening Our Workforce: Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Help High School Students in Northwestern PA Gain Manufacturing Skills | The MTTC grant will allow the Corry Area School District to establish a student-run manufacturing program that will benefit students from Crawford, Erie, and Warren counties.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-2026 budget proposal doubles down on... |
| 08.04.2025 | Governor Shapiro Announces Key Investment in Hitachi Energy to Create Jobs and Economic Growth in Westmoreland County | As part of its commitment to the Commonwealth, the global leader in high-voltage technology projects plans to invest $70 million expanding its three facilities, creating more than 100 new jobs.
Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 proposed budget fur... |
| 07.04.2025 | Governor Josh Shapiro Announces 81 New Main Street Matters Investments to Create Economic Opportunity for Small Businesses and Strengthen Communities Across Pennsylvania | Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative to build on the Keystone Communities Program’s success and secured $20 million as part of the 2024-25 bipartisan budget, fulfilling a key promise he made to help support and revita... |
| 07.04.2025 | You have one month left to get your Real ID before the May 2025 deadline: It's 'crunch time,' expert says | Starting May 7, United States flyers won't be able to board a domestic plane unless they have a Real ID. They won't be able to access certain federal facilities or enter a nuclear power plant.
Not sure you have a Real ID? Look at your curre... |
| 04.04.2025 | Leading the Way in Innovation: Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $2.8 Million to Advance Manufacturing Innovation in Pennsylvania | The funding awarded today through the Manufacturing PA Innovation Program will support 42 student research projects to advance manufacturing innovation in key industries across the Commonwealth.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 proposed budg... |
| 03.04.2025 | Spurring Innovation: Shapiro Administration Celebrates Historic Investment in GSK’s Growth in Pennsylvania | The global biopharma company broke ground today on its Lancaster County project, which will inject more than $800 million into our economy and create 200 new, high-paying jobs.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 proposed budget calls for inves... |
| 02.04.2025 | Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $3.3 Million Through New PIDA Loans to Help Businesses Grow, Create Opportunities for Pennsylvanians in Three Counties | In 2025, PIDA has approved $9,935,073 in low interest loans that have resulted in $20,740,473 in private investment, the creation of 56 full-time jobs, and retention of 58 existing jobs.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and E... |
| 30.03.2025 | States try to rein in health insurers’ claim denials, with mixed results | In 2023, insurers selling plans on the marketplaces created under the Affordable Care Act denied a combined average of 20% of all claims. Of the 73 million in-network claims they denied, only 1% were appealed, according to KFF, a health pol... |
| 28.03.2025 | Strengthening Communities: Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $600,000 to Support 25 Projects Across Fayette County | Investing in our neighborhoods and communities is key to creating more opportunity for all Pennsylvanians and a bright economic future for the Commonwealth.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Sec... |
| 27.03.2025 | What Labor, Industry, Environmental, and Consumer Leaders Are Saying About Governor Shapiro’s “Lightning Plan” to Secure Pennsylvania’s Energy Future | Over the last two months, Governor Shapiro has visited a natural gas-backed sustainable aviation fuel project, a leading hydropower manufacturer, and a methane digester that turns manure into energy for farmers.
“I know the challenges our i... |
| 26.03.2025 | Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $1.7 Million in New First Ascent Biomedical Lab at Gannon University in Erie, Spurring Innovation & Supporting Life Sciences in Pennsylvania | The biotech company, First Ascent Biomedical, is investing $1.13 million to expand into new laboratory space, creating 38 new jobs.
Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 proposed budget includes a new $50 million investment to create the PA Innovation... |
| 21.03.2025 | Strengthening Our Workforce: Shapiro Administration Visits Crispus Attucks York to Highlight the Governor’s Proposed Investment in Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Workforce | A $100,000 Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career grant was also awarded to Crispus Attucks York to help prepare economically distressed young people for good paying manufacturing careers.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-2026 budget proposal doub... |
| 14.03.2025 | Strengthening Our Workforce: Shapiro Administration Visits Rice Fruit Company to Highlight the Governor’s Proposed Investment in Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Workforce | The demand for WEDnetPA, which helps employers train new and existing employees, far exceeds the program’s current funding.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $12.5 million for the WEDnetPA training program to increa... |
| 03.03.2025 | Commonwealth Financing Authority is Seeking Feedback on New Mixed-Use Revitalization Program | Public comments gathered through March 5 will be used to help finalize and streamline the $10 million program.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced that the Commonwea... |
| 26.02.2025 | Strengthening Communities: Shapiro Administration Invests Over $1 Million to Help Communities Across Pennsylvania Plan for the Future and Build Financial Resiliency | This funding will help 13 local governments across PA avoid financial distress and boost local economies.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of $1,096,... |
| 21.02.2025 | The Tug-of-War Over State Budgets: Prisons vs. Remote Work | In the United States, state budgets are battlegrounds. On one side, the pressing needs of aging prison systems. On the other, the contentious debate over remote work policies. Both issues reveal a deeper struggle: how to allocate limited re... |
| 18.02.2025 | National Politics | States debate prison spending as needs grow but budgets tighten | He also has proposed $8 million for infrastructure improvements and more than $2 million for radio tower replacements and satellite phones for probation officers in rural counties.
His budget would allocate roughly $3 million for correction... |
| 14.02.2025 | Getting Economic Development Done: Shapiro Administration Boosts Pennsylvania’s Economy with Investment in Popular Streaming Series | Currently filming its fourth season in Pittsburgh, the popular crime drama has so far created and supported 2,600 jobs and injected $100 million into Pennsylvania’s economy.
During his first two years in office, Governor Josh Shapiro has fo... |
| 05.02.2025 | Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $2.7 Million Through New PIDA Loans to Help Businesses Grow, Create Opportunities for Pennsylvanians in Two Counties | In 2024, PIDA approved $27,984,451 in low interest loans resulting in $47,242,997 in private investment, the creation of 178 full-time jobs, and retention of 406 existing jobs.
The Hazleton YMCA Early Education Center is one of 218 second-r... |
| 31.01.2025 | Strengthening Our Communities: Shapiro Administration Invests More than $1 Million; Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at Greater Hazleton YMCA Early Education Center | Getting stuff done: support for the project is possible thanks to Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 bipartisan budget, which doubled the Neighborhood Assistance Program’s funding to $72 million.
The Hazleton YMCA Early Education Center is one... |
| 29.01.2025 | OpenAI запустила чат-бота ChatGPT Gov эксклюзивно для правительства США | OpenAI развернула новую версию чат-бота на базе искусственного интеллекта специально для американских правительственных учреждений. ChatGPT Gov поможет государственным служащим использовать ИИ для упрощения своих обычных рабочих задач и обе... |
| 23.01.2025 | Pennsylvania Gets it Done: Shapiro Administration Invests in Italian Pasta Maker Il Pastaio’s First U.S. Manufacturing Facility, Creating Jobs and Economic Opportunity in Union County | The Commonwealth’s strong manufacturing and agriculture industries helped Pennsylvania beat out New York and New Jersey for this $12.5 million project that will construct a 71,300-square-foot manufacturing facility and create at least 74 jo... |
| 22.01.2025 | Creating Jobs in Luzerne County: Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $1.5 Million to Help Beverage Packaging Company REV Copack Expand in Pennsylvania | The Pittston-based manufacturer has committed to creating at least 132 new jobs as part of its $3 million expansion project.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 10-year Economic Development Strategy is focused on growing important industries like manuf... |
| 17.01.2025 | Leading the Way in Innovation: Shapiro Administration Celebrates Federal Investment of Up to $172 Million in Two Pennsylvania Technology Companies | Coherent and Infinera will receive CHIPS and Science Act funding to help boost the semiconductor industry in Pennsylvania.
Over the last two years, the Shapiro Administration has secured strategic investments to further strengthen Pennsylva... |
| 10.01.2025 | Getting Economic Development Done: Governor Shapiro is Making Pennsylvania More Competitive, Attracting Investment, and Creating Jobs | Over the last two years, the Shapiro Administration has successfully competed for business, made strategic investments in key sectors of the Commonwealth’s economy, and implemented transformative changes to the permitting, licensing, and ce... |
| 08.01.2025 | Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $5.5 Million to Help Communities Fight Homelessness | These Emergency Solutions Grants will help fund rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, street outreach, and emergency shelters in communities across the Commonwealth.
This announcement reaffirms the Shapiro Administration’s focus on impr... |
| 20.12.2024 | Creating Jobs in Lycoming County: Shapiro Administration Investing $4.6 Million to Help PMF Industries Expand into the Clean Hydrogen Market & Grow Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy Industry | The Pennsylvania-based manufacturer is investing more than $7 million in the project, which will create and retain 98 total jobs.
Growing the manufacturing and energy industries is a key focus of Governor Josh Shapiro’s 10-year Economic Dev... |
| 20.12.2024 | WATCH: New Video from Governor Shapiro Highlights How Pennsylvania is Competing Again, Making Historic Investments to Spur Economic Growth and Create Jobs Across the Commonwealth | “We are now in a position to take dirt like this and turn that into real freedom and real opportunity. To take dirt like this and put people to work, not just erecting a building, but providing family-sustaining jobs on that ground, and giv... |
| 20.12.2024 | What Small Business Owners, Local Leaders, and Legislators Are Saying About Governor Shapiro’s Efforts to Lower Taxes, Strengthen Main Streets, and Put Money Back in Pennsylvanians’ Pockets This Holid... | “Governor Shapiro’s investments in small businesses ensure Pennsylvania’s downtowns remain thriving hubs of activity, particularly during the holidays.”
“We are all committed to making Pennsylvania a destination where businesses thrive, job... |
| 13.12.2024 | National Politics | Trump’s lawyers rebuff DA’s idea for upholding his hush money conviction, calling it ‘absurd’ | The Manhattan district attorney’s office declined comment.
It’s unclear how soon Merchan will decide. He could grant Trump’s request for dismissal, go with one of the prosecution’s suggestions, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Tr... |
| 12.12.2024 | What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey? | FILE — This photo provided by Brian Glenn shows what appears to be multiple drones flying over Bernardsville, N.J., on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 (Brian Glenn/TMX via AP, File)
But soon sightings were reported statewide, including near the Pica... |
| 06.12.2024 | Governor Shapiro and DCED Secretary Siger Visit Phoenixville Small Businesses During Holiday Season, Highlighting the Shapiro Administration’s Action to Lower Taxes, Put Money Back in Pennsylvanians’ ... | Governor Josh Shapiro has taken action over the last two years to reduce costs and lower taxes more than four times – easing the burden on families, seniors, and businesses across the Commonwealth.
Phoenixville, PA – Today, Governor Josh Sh... |
| 06.12.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $6 Million to Support Community Projects in Philadelphia | Strengthening Pennsylvania’s neighborhoods and communities is key to creating more opportunity for Pennsylvanians and a bright economic future for the Commonwealth.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (D... |
| 05.12.2024 | Governor Shapiro and PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll Join Utz Brands, Inc. for Major Expansion Announcement, Highlighting the Shapiro Administration’s Efforts to Create Economic Opportunity All Across ... | The Shapiro Administration’s commitment to streamlining government operations and driving economic development has been instrumental in attracting and retaining investments in the Commonwealth.
Thanks to a pivotal investment, timely coordin... |
| 02.12.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $5.3 Million to Help Municipalities Expand Access to Affordable Housing in Eight Counties | The HOME Investment Partnerships Program provides assistance to municipalities to expand and maintain decent, affordable housing for low-income Pennsylvanians.
Governor Josh Shapiro is focused on ensuring access to safe, affordable housing ... |
| 26.11.2024 | From Small Business Owners to Large-Scale Developers and Community Leaders: What People Are Saying About Governor Shapiro’s Work to Speed Up Government — Streamlining PLC Processes to Fuel Economic Gr... | “We proudly stand alongside Governor Shapiro and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in advancing economic growth and opportunity…strengthening the critical partnership between economic development projects and permitting agencies, fostering a... |
| 08.11.2024 | Trump’s Return: A New Era of Political Turbulence | Donald Trump has made a stunning comeback. The former president, once a pariah, is now the 47th president of the United States. His victory on November 5, 2024, is a testament to the deep frustrations simmering among American voters. It’s a... |
| 07.11.2024 | Trump wins the White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters | “I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president and your 45th president,” Trump told throngs of cheering supporters in Florida even before his victory was confirmed.
In state after state... |
| 01.11.2024 | Governor Shapiro Announces Nearly $600 Million in Grants for Over 400 Community and Economic Development Projects Across Pennsylvania | Through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), the Shapiro Administration is supporting major agricultural, economic development, and workforce development projects to fuel economic growth, create jobs, and boost local economi... |
| 29.10.2024 | Balloons and Ballots: A Tale of Tension in Korea and America | In the world of geopolitics and electoral politics, symbolism often carries more weight than substance. Two recent events highlight this notion: North Korea's balloon propaganda campaign and the escalating rhetoric in the U.S. presidential ... |
| 29.10.2024 | Harris blasts Trump after racist rally rhetoric | ATLANTA: Donald Trump told supporters on Monday (Oct 28) he is "not a Nazi", using a rally in the final week of a bitter White House race to push back on accusations of authoritarianism, including from a former chief of staff who ... |
| 24.10.2024 | Pennsylvania Gets it Done: Governor Shapiro, GSK Leadership Announce the Global Biopharma Company’s Investment of up to $800 Million in Pennsylvania, Expanding its Operations and Creating Jobs in the ... | The Commonwealth is investing $21 million in the Lancaster County project, which will create 200 new, high-paying jobs
As part of its largest U.S. manufacturing investment to date, GSK is increasing its R&D and manufacturing footprint —... |
| 24.10.2024 | Governor Shapiro Announces $3 Million Investment in Erie County Organic Potato Company to Create Local Jobs and Grow Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Sector | This investment in Folkland Foods exemplifies Governor Josh Shapiro’s strategy to drive economic growth in Pennsylvania, create sustainable local jobs, and ensure the Commonwealth is a national leader in agriculture.
Waterford, PA – Today, ... |
| 22.10.2024 | Pennsylvania's Path to Prosperity: Investing in Youth and Community Resilience | In the heart of Pennsylvania, a quiet revolution is taking place. The Shapiro Administration is making bold moves to secure a brighter future for its residents. With investments aimed at both youth and local governments, the state is laying... |
| 21.10.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests Over $1.3 Million to Help Communities Across Pennsylvania Build Financial Resiliency | Funding will help 18 local governments across PA avoid financial distress and boost the economy.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of $1,377,473 throu... |
| 18.10.2024 | National Politics | How one swing-state county has escaped election conspiracies | Pennsylvania may rank among the most contested states in the bitterest national election in recent U.S. history. But Mercer County — through some combination of its history, culture and grassroots efforts to bolster voter trust — has thus f... |
| 17.10.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Help Place Young People on the Path to Good Paying Manufacturing Careers in Pennsylvania | The grant to Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania builds on Governor Josh Shapiro’s work to ensure Pennsylvanians have the freedom to chart their own course to success.
Plains Township, PA – Today, Department of Community and Eco... |
| 11.10.2024 | The “It’s Fall-ier in PA Swagon” is On the Road to Promote Pennsylvania as The Great American Getaway | The mobile experiential tour is traveling through the Commonwealth, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. over the next four weeks to inspire fall travel to Pennsylvania.
Priceline recently named Bucks County the top destinat... |
| 08.10.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Train More than 2,000 Students in Robotics, Boosting PA’s Manufacturing Industry | The grant to Millersville University’s Robotic WorX program builds on Governor Shapiro’s commitment to helping Pennsylvanians chart their own course to success.
Millersville, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCE... |
| 04.10.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests Half a Million Dollars in Flexopack USA to Build Company’s First American Manufacturing Facility in Lebanon County | The flexible package manufacturer, based in Greece, will build a new 107,000-square-foot facility in Lebanon County as part of its $33 million project.
The Shapiro Administration is focused on expanding Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry... |
| 02.10.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $1.6 Million Through New PIDA Loan to Spur Business Growth, Create Jobs in Bedford County | In 2024, PIDA has approved $17,624,290 in low interest loans that are generating $28,883,059 in private investment, the creation of 175 new full-time jobs, and the retention of another 378 jobs.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Communi... |
| 27.09.2024 | Shapiro Administration Celebrates Investments in Agriculture and Manufacturing, Helps Cut Ribbon on Country View Family Farms’ White Deer Feed Mill in Union County | The $47.3 million project will create 51 new jobs and retain another 231 existing jobs statewide.
New Columbia, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger and Pennsylvania Departmen... |
| 23.09.2024 | Governor Shapiro Welcomes Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, Signs Sister State Agreement with Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine to Strengthen Ties | Visit highlights Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry while Pennsylvania National Guard members train Ukrainian forces overseas.
Agreement with Zaporizhzhia establishes economic partnership across key industries, based on shared values and... |
| 23.09.2024 | “It’s Fall-ier”: Pennsylvania Launches Fall Travel Campaign as the Shapiro Administration Continues to Promote the Commonwealth as The Great American Getaway | Pennsylvania Proves “It’s Fall-ier” with New Campaign Aimed at Leaf Peepers, Ghost Hunters, and Autumn Roadtrippers.
Campaign will highlight Pennsylvania’s unparalleled position as The Great American Getaway for fall lovers.
Harrisburg, PA ... |
| 20.09.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests in PA’s Life Sciences Industry, Celebrates Adare Pharma Solutions’ Relocation of Global Headquarters to Philadelphia from New Jersey | The Commonwealth’s $2.9 million investment in the growing company will create 115 new, well-paying jobs and retain another 200 existing jobs statewide.
Philadelphia, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development ... |
| 20.09.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $500,000 to Support Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank’s New Community Kitchen in Reading | The Berks County project is one of 186 recent statewide awards through the Neighborhood Assistance Program, which had its funding doubled to $72 million in Governor Shapiro’s bipartisan 2024-25 budget.
Reading, PA – Today, Department of Com... |
| 12.09.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests $3.5 Million to Support Expansion of Lancaster County Cookie Company Taylor Chip, Growing Pennsylvania’s Ag Sector | With support from DCED, the cookie company is investing $15.1 million to expand — creating at least 35 new jobs and retaining an additional 23 jobs statewide.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Commonwealth is inves... |
| 03.09.2024 | Shapiro-Davis Administration Announces New $20 Million Main Street Matters Program is Open and Accepting Applications for Funding | Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 bipartisan budget includes the Main Street Matters program to create vibrant downtowns and commercial corridors across the Commonwealth.
Ambridge, PA – Today, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Department of Community... |
| 30.08.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests $1 Million for Traffic Improvements at Stonecrest Business Park in Lawrence County | The investment will improve traffic flows around the Stonecrest Business Park, supporting redevelopment in the area that is expected to create 1,000 new, family-sustaining jobs
Governor Josh Shapiro is committed to making Pennsylvania an ec... |
| 22.08.2024 | Shapiro Administration Celebrates Bipartisan Budget Investments in PA’s Main Streets and Downtowns, Visits Small Businesses in Bristol | DCED Secretary Rick Siger toured the Bucks County borough and met with owners and employees of small businesses that help boost local and regional growth.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget includes $20 million for the new Main Street M... |
| 20.08.2024 | Shapiro Administration Celebrates Bipartisan State Budget Win for Pennsylvania Tourism, Visits Presque Isle State Park in Erie County | DCED Secretary Rick Siger visited Pennsylvania’s Erie County beaches and met with owners of small businesses that depend on tourism to help fuel local and regional growth.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s bipartisan budget includes $15 million to su... |
| 19.08.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Create Opportunity for 4,000+ Bucks County Students to Build STEAM Skills | The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career grant will provide skill-building opportunities for middle school students, building on Governor Shapiro’s commitment to invest in programs that create a strong workforce in manufacturing and other ad... |
| 12.08.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $2 Million in SECO/VACUUM to Bring the Company’s US Manufacturing Headquarters to Pennsylvania from Poland | The vacuum furnace manufacturer is investing $4.1 million in the expansion project, which will create and retain 61 total jobs in Crawford County.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Commonwealth is investing over $2... |
| 08.08.2024 | Shapiro Administration Celebrates Bipartisan State Budget Win for Pennsylvania’s Main Streets and Downtowns, Visits Small Businesses in Altoona | DCED Secretary Rick Siger met with owners and employees of some of the small businesses that help fuel local and regional growth in Blair County.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s bipartisan budget includes $20 million for the new Main Street Matters... |
| 04.08.2024 | Pennsylvania's Canned Cocktail Revolution: A Toast to Change | Pennsylvania is about to pop the top on a new era of beverage sales. The state’s governor, Josh Shapiro, recently signed a law that allows supermarkets and restaurants to sell ready-to-drink cocktails. This change is a significant shift in ... |
| 29.07.2024 | Pennsylvania grocers can soon toast to canned cocktail sales | Listen to the article 2 min
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Pennsylvania supermarkets will soon welcome ready-to-drink cocktails to their store shelves.
Last week, the state’s governor, Josh Shapiro, s... |
| 25.07.2024 | Trump’s Resilient Return: A Rallying Cry in Michigan**
** | ** Donald Trump is back. The former president took the stage in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for his first rally since surviving an assassination attempt. The atmosphere was electric, charged with emotion and fervor. A week ago, he faced death. ... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Battle for Truth: Evan Gershkovich's Conviction and Its Implications**
** | ** In a world where truth is often obscured by power, the case of Evan Gershkovich stands as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by journalists. The Wall Street Journal reporter was sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison on espionage c... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Political Tightrope: Biden's Struggles and Trump's Momentum**
** | ** In the world of politics, the stakes are always high. The 2024 presidential race is no exception. President Joe Biden finds himself in a precarious position, while former President Donald Trump rides a wave of enthusiasm from his support... |
| 22.07.2024 | ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Secures Major Economic Development Investments in 2024-25 Bipartisan Budget to Turn Dirt Into Jobs, Create More Economic Opportunity, and Attract More Businesses to Pennsylvani... | Harrisburg, PA – This week, Governor Josh Shapiro traveled the Commonwealth highlighting the major economic development priorities secured in the 2024-25 bipartisan budget: $500 million for site development, $20 million for the Main Street ... |
| 20.07.2024 | Trump holds first rally with running mate JD Vance | Former President Donald Trump held his first campaign rally since he survived an attempted assassination, returning to the battleground state of Michigan alongside his new running mate.
"It was exactly one week ago, even to the hour, e... |
| 19.07.2024 | National Politics | Republicans emerge from their convention thrilled with Trump and talking about a blowout victory | For Democrats, it is the worst of times.
Back in Washington, the party intensified a public and private lobbying effort to force President Joe Biden to drop out of the race after his disastrous debate against Trump last month. Donors, elect... |
| 19.07.2024 | In Luzerne County, Governor Shapiro Highlights Economic Development Investments Secured in 2024-25 Budget to Turn Dirt into Jobs, Make PA More Competitive, and Attract More Businesses | Governor Shapiro secured $500 million for site development, including $400 million for the PA SITES program to make Pennsylvania more competitive on a national scale, attract more businesses, and create good-paying jobs in the bipartisan 20... |
| 18.07.2024 | The Crossroads of Biden's Legacy: A Critical Analysis | In the midst of a tumultuous political landscape, President Biden finds himself at a crossroads that could define his legacy. With the specter of Trump looming large, the pressure is on for Biden to make a strategic move that could shape th... |
| 14.07.2024 | Biden makes statement after Trump rally shooting: "It's sick" | President Biden delivered brief remarks after former President Donald Trump was seen with blood on his face and rushed off stage at a rally Saturday, referring to the former president by his first name, "Donald."
The White House c... |
| 13.07.2024 | Biden's Blunders: A Campaign in Crisis | The recent series of blunders and missteps by United States President Joe Biden have cast a shadow of uncertainty over his re-election campaign, sparking a wave of doubt among donors, supporters, and fellow Democrats regarding his capacity ... |
