Pennsylvania Office of the Governor Press Releases

• Published on March 4, 2024 - 15:54 GMT

  

  ICYMI: All Across the Commonwealth, Shapiro Administration, Local Leaders Highlight How Governor’s Proposal to Invest in Public ...

  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. Harrisburg, PA …

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• Published on February 29, 2024 - 21:22 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro and Secretary Mumin Visit Reading Area Community College, Share How Higher Education Blueprint Will Create ...

  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 the time to …

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• Published on February 29, 2024 - 14:07 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro Launches Pennsylvania Election Threats Task Force to Ensure Safe, Secure, Free, & Fair Election this November

  Governor Shapiro and Secretary Schmidt lead task force of federal, state, and local partners to protect democracy and ensure safe, secure elections in Pennsylvania Harrisburg, PA – As part of his commitment to ensure safe and secure elections in …

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• Published on February 28, 2024 - 15:23 GMT

  

  ICYMI: Chemical Manufacturer Chemstream Inc. Agrees to Complete and Total Transparency of Proprietary Chemicals Used in Natural ...

  Chemstream Inc. becomes the first service provider to fully comply with the historic collaboration and disclose proprietary chemicals used in natural gas production. The announcement comes following the Shapiro Administration’s new policy requiring natural …

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• Published on February 27, 2024 - 19:09 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro Tours Community College of Allegheny County, Highlights How New Blueprint for Higher Education and Proposed ...

  After a year of working with higher education leaders across the Commonwealth, Governor Shapiro unveiled his higher education blueprint to ensure Pennsylvania students have the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed. After 30 …

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• Published on February 26, 2024 - 21:26 GMT

  

  First Lady Lori Shapiro and the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women Visit Patients R Waiting in Lancaster to Discuss Ways to ...

  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 by providing …

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• Published on February 22, 2024 - 19:23 GMT

  

  WATCH: What Pennsylvania Businesses and Business Leaders Are Saying About Governor Shapiro’s New Economic Development Strategy, ...

  Harrisburg, PA – Since Governor Josh Shapiro launched the first statewide economic strategy in decades, Pennsylvania businesses and community leaders have voiced their support for the Shapiro Administration’s plan to invest in economic development, …

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• Published on February 21, 2024 - 15:00 GMT

  

  ICYMI: In First Two Weeks After Budget Address, Governor Shapiro Visits Small Businesses & Main Streets All Across Pennsylvania to ...

  The Governor’s plan to invests $25 million in main streets and small businesses received bipartisan praise all across the Commonwealth.  “This is the time for us to be bold in Pennsylvania. This is the time for us to invest in Pennsylvania. This is the …

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• Published on February 20, 2024 - 18:32 GMT

  

  Main Street Matters: Governor Shapiro Visits Lemoyne to Highlight Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create Economic Opportunity ...

  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 development strategy – …

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• Published on February 16, 2024 - 20:00 GMT

  

  Main Street Matters: Governor Shapiro and Secretary Siger Visit Honesdale to Highlight Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create ...

  Governor Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 budget puts forth a bold vision to create economic opportunity for all Pennsylvanians. Supporting the Commonwealth’s small businesses and main streets is also a critical component of the Governor’s economic development …

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• Published on February 16, 2024 - 16:08 GMT

  

  Shapiro Administration Invests $3.2 Million in U.S. Boiler Company’s Expansion, Creating and Retaining 132 Total Jobs in Central ...

  The company, which designs, engineers, and makes all of its residential and commercial heating products in the Commonwealth, will construct a new 45,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Lancaster. Pennsylvania is open for business, and the Shapiro …

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• Published on February 15, 2024 - 21:27 GMT

  

  Main Street Matters: Governor Shapiro Visits West Philadelphia Small Businesses to Highlight How Proposed Budget Investments Will ...

  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 investments build on …

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• Published on February 14, 2024 - 19:33 GMT

  

  Main Street Matters: Governor Shapiro and Secretary Siger Visit Mt. Lebanon to Highlight Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create ...

  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 critical component of …

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• Published on February 12, 2024 - 22:34 GMT

  

  After Governor Shapiro Proposes Historic Indigent Defense Funding in 2024-25 Budget, PCCD Hosts Inaugural Meeting of Indigent ...

  Governor Shapiro secured first-ever sustainable state funding for indigent defense in 2023-24 budget, allowing Pennsylvania to shed the shameful distinction of being one of only two states in the country that did not allocate state funding for public …

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• Published on February 9, 2024 - 18:51 GMT

  

  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 good use of …

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• Published on February 7, 2024 - 21:38 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro’s $10.3 Million Agriculture Innovation Fund Will Create Economic Opportunity Across the Commonwealth, Helping ...

  Governor Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 budget puts forth a bold vision to create economic opportunity for all Pennsylvanians. New Holland, PA – Today, at New Holland Agriculture’s Lancaster County campus, Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Agriculture …

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• Published on February 7, 2024 - 18:07 GMT

  

  What People Are Saying About Governor Shapiro’s Budget Proposal to Get Stuff Done, Create Opportunity, and Advance Real Freedom ...

  Leaders across Pennsylvania praise Governor Shapiro’s “thorough, bold plan” filled with “historic” investments to create opportunity for Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro presented his 2024-25 budget proposal to the General …

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• Published on February 6, 2024 - 20:16 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro’s 2024-25 Budget Address as Prepared

  Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2024-25 Budget Address to the General Assembly. The following is the address as prepared: Thank you. Lieutenant Governor Davis, Madam Speaker McClinton, Madam President Pro Tem Ward… Leader …

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• Published on February 6, 2024 - 20:16 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro Unveils 2024-25 Budget Proposal to Get Stuff Done, Create Opportunity, and Advance Real Freedom for All ...

  Governor Shapiro’s budget proposal continues to get stuff done for Pennsylvanians by investing in economic development and higher education, funding K-12 education and Pre-K, building healthier, safer communities, and creating opportunity all across our …

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• Published on February 5, 2024 - 18:46 GMT

  

  Governor Josh Shapiro Opens Application for Historically Disadvantaged Businesses to Access $10.5 Million in Eligible Funding

  Eligible small diverse businesses can apply for funding grants to assist with working capital, inventory, equipment, marketing, and costs to support ongoing operations. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro is delivering on a major budget priority, …

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