Pennsylvania Office of the Governor Press Releases

• Published on December 14, 2023 - 21:31 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro Gets Stuff Done: 200 Appointments Confirmed by Republican-Led Senate in Just 11 Months, Nearly Four Times the ...

  200 of Governor Shapiro’s appointees have been confirmed in a bipartisan manner in just the first 11 months of his Administration, filling key roles in making government work efficiently. Harrisburg, PA – Following the end of the 2023 legislative session, …

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• Published on December 14, 2023 - 16:23 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro Gets Stuff Done: Securing Two Hydrogen Hub Projects, Plugging Abandoned Wells, Creating Jobs, & Protecting Public ...

  In his first year in office, Governor Shapiro and his Administration plugged more abandoned wells than in the last eight years combined, helped Pennsylvania secure two regional hydrogen hubs, announced a historic collaboration with CNX Resources, and …

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• Published on December 14, 2023 - 05:25 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro Signs Major Bipartisan Legislation to Fund Student Mental Health, School Repairs, Public Defenders, and Teachers; ...

  Governor Shapiro signs into law major expansion of child and dependent care tax credit, first-ever state funding for indigent defense, $175 million for environmental repairs, $100 million for student mental health, and more. Governor Shapiro worked with …

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• Published on December 13, 2023 - 20:27 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Reestablishing the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission

  Early Learning Investment Commission brings together leaders from the Shapiro Administration and business community to develop a strategic plan to increase investment in early learning for Pennsylvania children. Harrisburg, PA – Today at the Pennsylvania …

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• Published on December 12, 2023 - 22:46 GMT

  

  Commonwealth Conducts Successful Bond Sale with New and Refunding Issuances, Saving Taxpayers Nearly $100 Million Over the Life of ...

  The recent sale of General Obligation Bonds will save Commonwealth taxpayers millions over the life of the bonds in part due to the improved bond rating upgrade by Fitch Ratings. All three major credit rating agencies have either positively revised the …

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• Published on December 12, 2023 - 18:26 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro Gets Stuff Done: Providing Universal Free Breakfast and Securing the Largest Increase in Public Education Funding ...

  The 2023-24 budget makes historic investments in K-12 public schools, including a $567 million increase in basic education funding and a $46.5 million increase to provide universal free breakfast for K-12 students. Watch Pennsylvania students talk about …

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• Published on December 11, 2023 - 21:09 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro Gets Stuff Done: Supporting Pennsylvanians Through Disasters and Protecting Public Health and Safety

  Harrisburg, PA – Since taking office, Governor Shapiro and the Shapiro Administration have gotten stuff done by mobilizing state, local, and federal resources to respond to disasters, support Pennsylvanians, and protect public safety – from the Norfolk …

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• Published on December 11, 2023 - 18:35 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro Gets Stuff Done: Reopening I-95 in Just 12 Days, Investing in Infrastructure, & Delivering the Largest Investment ...

  Harrisburg, PA – Since taking office, Governor Shapiro and the Shapiro Administration have gotten stuff done by repairing our roads and bridges, investing in infrastructure, and supporting Pennsylvania’s state parks – from reopening a portion of I-95 in …

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• Published on December 10, 2023 - 22:23 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro Gets Stuff Done: Strengthening Our Democracy & Advancing Real Freedom in Pennsylvania

  The Shapiro Administration is strengthening our democracy and keeping our elections safe and secure by implementing automatic voter registration and redesigning mail ballot materials to ensure that eligible voters’ voices are heard and counted. Governor …

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• Published on December 8, 2023 - 19:50 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro, DGS Secretary McNeil, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Host Grand Opening of New State-of-the-Art ...

  The new state archives building houses more than 250 million documents in the Commonwealth’s archival collections and replaces the former building, which was built in 1965, and will open on December 13, 2023. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro …

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• Published on December 7, 2023 - 19:48 GMT

  

  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 and secured $30 …

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• Published on December 7, 2023 - 19:48 GMT

  

  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 The expansion …

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• Published on December 7, 2023 - 19:48 GMT

  

  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 first time ever. …

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• Published on December 6, 2023 - 17:02 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro Gets Stuff Done: Shapiro Administration Plugs More Than 130 Orphaned & Abandoned Wells in Just 11 Months, ...

  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 jobs in …

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• Published on December 5, 2023 - 18:52 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis Kick Off the Christmas Season at 2023 Annual Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony

  Shapiro Administration hosted the annual Harrisburg tradition, lighting a 20-foot Douglas Fir from Carbon County in the Capitol Rotunda decorated by Pennsylvania’s children and seniors. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor …

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• Published on December 4, 2023 - 20:23 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro Leads Letter from Governors Urging the Biden-Harris Administration to Ensure Over-the-Counter Contraception is ...

  The letter, co-signed by six Governors who are members of the multi-state Reproductive Freedom Alliance, urges the Biden-Harris Administration to ensure that over-the-counter birth control is covered by health insurance. Governor Shapiro continues to …

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• Published on December 4, 2023 - 16:36 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro Hosts Ceremonial Bill Signing for HB 735 with Insurance Commissioner Humphreys, Bipartisan Legislative Leaders at ...

  HB 735 establishes a task force that will study flood insurance issues and make recommendations to help improve affordability and expand access to flood insurance coverage for Pennsylvania communities.  Yardley, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro joined …

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• Published on December 1, 2023 - 19:42 GMT

  

  Governor Shapiro Hosts Ceremonial Bill Signing of HB 1461 at Lincoln University, Celebrates Funding Increase for Nation’s First ...

  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 Hughes, Sen. …

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• Published on November 28, 2023 - 18:35 GMT

  

  ICYMI: Darrin Kelly Highlights Shapiro Administration’s Commitment to Protect Pennsylvania’s Environment and Energy Economy in New ...

  “Gov. Shapiro believes in our union workers and is finding ways to bring people together to protect lives and livelihoods. His administration is working to keep Pennsylvania an energy leader, fighting to ensure the energy industry stays in Pennsylvania and …

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• Published on November 28, 2023 - 14:50 GMT

  

  Nine Months After East Palestine Train Derailment, Shapiro Administration Continues to Test Soil & Water, Deliver Millions for ...

  Following extensive environmental testing, Pennsylvania agencies continue to see no contamination in Western PA related to derailment. Local governments using community fund secured by the Governor to support first responders, clean water projects. …

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