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PENNSYLVANIA — On Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger joined Pratt Industries Executive Global Chairman Anthony Pratt to announce a new commitment by the corrugated packaging company to …
Pratt Industries Invests $500 Million in Pennsylvania: Creating Jobs and Boosting the Economy Read More
Families of individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A) have faced long-standing battles in public advocacy due to bureaucracy and underfunding. Op-Ed by Matt Jennings, along with Cindy Jennings, Judy Smith, Nancy Murray, and Ruth Siegfried, sheds light on their challenges.
Governor Shapiro’s Bold Commitment to the ID/A Community: A Beacon of Hope Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) officially kicked off National Recovery Month yesterday with an afternoon full of events, and was joined by Governor Josh …
Governor Shapiro and DDAP Secretary Kick Off National Recovery Month, Shining Spotlight on Administration’s Support for Those in Recovery Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2023-18 on Tuesday to enhance opportunities for small and diverse businesses in competing for state contracts. The goal is to make the …
Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order Paves the Way for Small Business Growth and Procurement Reform Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Shapiro Administration is updating its Environmental Justice (EJ) Policy to expand environmental safeguards and protect vulnerable communities. The new policy aims to ensure equal access to clean air, …
Shapiro Administration Takes Major Step to Expand Environmental Justice Protections and Empower Communities Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro this week visited Yough River Park in Connellsville to launch Pennsylvania’s Office of Outdoor Recreation and highlight the significant budget investment in state parks and …
Governor Shapiro Unveils PA Office of Outdoor Recreation, Makes Historic Investment in State Parks and Forests Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro this week announced a new partnership between Google and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). This collaboration offers industry-recognized Google Career Certificates to …
Governor Shapiro’s Game-Changing Partnership with Google & PASSHE to Supercharge Commonwealth’s Workforce for High-Growth Jobs Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris this week announced the removal of the college credit requirement for individuals interested in serving as …
Pennsylvania State Police Lifts College Credit Requirement for Cadet Applications, Opening Doors for More Opportunities Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Friday, Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich participated in a tele-townhall with AARP Pennsylvania to discuss the expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. …
PA Governor Shapiro and Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich Join Forces for AARP Tele-Townhall Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro this week announced that his Administration will fund 58 highway, bridge, aviation, ports, and bike and pedestrian projects in 37 counties using $49.6 million in …
Governor Shapiro Invests $50 Million in 58 Transportation Projects to Boost Safety, Mobility, and Local Economies Read More