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DOUGLASSVILLE, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Thursday called on Pennsylvania lawmakers to pass legislation limiting rent increases in manufactured home communities, saying new protections are needed for residents facing …
Governor Calls for Manufactured Home Protections After Rent Spikes Read More
POINT TWP, PA — A $5.7 million state investment will help prepare more than 100 acres in Northumberland County for future industrial development, with officials aiming to attract new businesses …
$5.7M State Investment Targets New Business Site in Northumberland County Read More
CARNEGIE, PA — Pennsylvanians will see new safeguards aimed at preventing artificial intelligence programs from impersonating licensed professionals and misleading vulnerable users under actions announced Friday by Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Shapiro Targets AI Bots in New Safety Push Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvanians can expect continued enforcement against artificial intelligence-related crimes and closer coordination among state agencies following a renewed commitment Friday from Attorney General Dave Sunday and Gov. …
Shapiro, Sunday Unite on AI Crackdown Efforts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Young adults who were previously involved in the justice system are now entering Pennsylvania’s construction workforce after completing the first cohort of the Shapiro Administration’s Construct PA …
Construct PA Graduates Signal Workforce Expansion Push Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania now has its first statewide strategic plan for higher education in more than two decades after the State Board of Higher Education voted unanimously on Thursday …
State Adopts First Higher Ed Plan in 20 Years Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency to allow Pennsylvania to quickly mobilize personnel, equipment, and funding as a significant winter storm is forecast …
Shapiro Declares Disaster Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm Read More
What This Means for You More than 500 new jobs are expected in Montgomery County over the next 12 years. The state will provide up to $41.5 million in financial …
Johnson & Johnson to Invest $1 Billion in Montgomery County Cancer Drug Facility Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro today rolled out Pennsylvania’s first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan, warning the Commonwealth could face a shortfall of roughly 185,000 homes by 2035 without aggressive …
Shapiro Unveils Sweeping Housing Plan to Close 185K Home Gap Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro rolled out a sweeping economic and workforce agenda this past week, pairing his proposed 2026–27 state budget with new business financing, job training investments, …
Shapiro Unveils Budget, Loans, and Job Training Push as PA Bets on Growth Read More