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PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro this week signed an Executive Order directing Commonwealth agencies to collaborate with mental health and substance use disorder stakeholders to streamline and improve the accessibility of …
Governor Shapiro Takes Steps to Enhance Mental Health & Substance Use Accessibility Across the Commonwealth Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Thursday in Bethlehem, Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DNCR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced a $52.5 million investment for more than 225 recreation …
Governor Shapiro Unveils $52.5 Million Investment for Recreation and Conservation Projects, Boosting Outdoor Exploration in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester) has issued a strong statement opposing Governor Josh Shapiro’s announcement of automatic voter registration in Pennsylvania.
Rep. John Lawrence Challenges Gov. Shapiro’s Automatic Voter Registration Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Wednesday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed an Executive Order to establish responsible standards and a governance framework for generative artificial intelligence (AI) use by Commonwealth agencies, outline the values and principles …
Governor Shapiro Embraces AI Innovation in Pennsylvania: An Executive Order Unlocking a Smarter Future Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a bid to amp up election security and save taxpayer’s time and money, Governor Josh Shapiro announced on Tuesday that Pennsylvania has implemented automatic voter registration (AVR) …
Pennsylvania Implements Automatic Voter Registration at PennDOT Centers Read More
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
Op-Ed by State Representative Greg Vitali, Delaware County A new governor offers hope that the chronic underfunding of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will finally end. This underfunding has …
Governor Shapiro Must Lead on Environmental Funding Read More