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PENNSYLVANIA — On Tuesday, Governor Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, and Department of Education Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin visited Penn Hills Elementary School in Allegheny County to host a ceremonial bill signing …
Governor Shapiro & Team Celebrate Historic Budget Signing at Penn Hills Elementary School Read More
LANCASTER, PA — On Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro visited High Steel Structures in Lancaster to highlight the work Pennsylvania-based companies are doing on the new I-95 overpass in northeast Philadelphia. …
Governor Josh Shapiro Spotlights Pennsylvania’s Impressive Steelwork on I-95 Overpass Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Friday, during a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more …
Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced that Corrugated Partners Group, a manufacturing company which produces materials for boxes, chose Pennsylvania over other states to invest $52.7 million to build …
Pennsylvania Lands $52.7M Investment and 80 High-Paying Jobs with Corrugated Partners Group Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2023-24 that prioritizes Pennsylvania’s economy, communities, and schools. The budget includes investments in education, support for businesses, …
Highlights from Governor Shapiro’s Signing: Pennsylvania’s Budget Boosts Economy, Schools, and Communities Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro and L&I Secretary Nancy A. Walker visited Steamfitters 420 Local in Philadelphia to highlight the Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Program (CWTP). This first-of-its-kind job training …
Pennsylvania Unveils Groundbreaking Workforce Program to Create 10,000 New Infrastructure Jobs Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order establishing the Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Program (CWTP), a new job training initiative in Pennsylvania. The program aims to support …
Pennsylvania Launches Innovative Workforce Transformation Program, Leading the Way in Job Training and Economic Opportunity Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger visited the Union City Senior Center in Erie County on Tuesday to highlight plans for …
Expanding Broadband Access in Pennsylvania: Governor Shapiro’s Billion Dollar Initiative Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced that on Monday, Norfolk Southern Corporation, at his request, sent $1 million directly to communities in Western Pennsylvania to assist with community relief following the …
Governor Shapiro Delivers $1 Million for Western PA in Wake of Train Derailment Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) yesterday highlighted plans to expand broadband access in Pennsylvania using over $1.16 billion in federal funding. More than …
Pennsylvania to Bridge the Digital Divide: $1.16 Billion Federal Funding to Bring High-Speed Internet to All Read More