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HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro’s Administration past week, unveiled a new workforce development strategy designed to address critical labor shortages while expanding access to family-sustaining jobs across Pennsylvania. The …
Shapiro Administration Unveils Workforce Strategy to Tackle Labor Shortages and Grow Pennsylvania’s Economy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In less than two weeks, Pennsylvania’s largest transit system could begin slashing service on a scale not seen in decades — and Governor Josh Shapiro says the state …
Clock Ticking for SEPTA: Shapiro Presses Senate as Transit Cuts Loom Read More
FALLS TOWNSHIP, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Jessica Shirley recently showcased Pennsylvania’s revamped permitting playbook at the Keystone Trade Center, linking the changes …
ICYMI: Pennsylvania Launches Initiative to Cut Red Tape for Major Development Projects Read More
LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker visited Lancaster County on Tuesday to spotlight the MY Work summer employment program, which is …
Governor Shapiro Touts Workforce Inclusion Program for Students With Disabilities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has officially plunged Pennsylvania into one of the most divisive culture war battles in America today — and critics argue it has less to do …
Shapiro Picks a Side: Governor Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Order on Youth Gender Procedures, Drawing Fierce Backlash Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro visited West Philadelphia on Friday to highlight his administration’s increased investment in community-based violence prevention initiatives. At the heart of the visit was a …
Shapiro Spotlights Youth Violence Prevention Efforts During Philadelphia Visit Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has signed into law a bill sponsored by State Representative Melissa Shusterman (D-Chester) that lowers the mandated profit margin of the Pennsylvania Lottery, a …
Shusterman Lottery Bill Signed Into Law, Poised to Boost Senior Programs by $1.2 Billion Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — State officials visited Sankofa Farm at Bartram’s Garden on Thursday as part of Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour, highlighting major investments aimed at strengthening food …
Shapiro Administration Touts Urban Agriculture Investments on Philadelphia Tour Read More
On June 30th the Trump administration informed state education departments that 6.8 billion dollars in federal K-12 education monies was being withheld. The White House impounded 230 million dollars in …
Federal Funding Cuts Rock Education and Food Assistance Programs: States Fight Back Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced that Module Design, Inc. (Module), a Pittsburgh-based modular housing manufacturer, will expand its operations in Allegheny County with a $2.4 million investment. The …
Module Design, Inc. Expands In Allegheny County With $2.4 Million Investment, Creating Dozens Of Jobs Read More