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PENNSYLVANIA — On Thursday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2023-21, establishing the Pennsylvania Citizen Law Enforcement Advisory and Review (CLEAR) Commission within the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG). …
Governor Shapiro Establishes CLEAR Commission for Enhanced Law Enforcement Accountability Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO) and Office of Digital Experience (CODE PA), has unveiled PAyback.pa.gov, an innovative system that …
Pennsylvania Launches PAyback.pa.gov for Guaranteed Refunds on Unprocessed Applications Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a move to embrace the power of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has announced a partnership with Pennsylvania State University’s (PSU) Center for Applications …
PA Governor Teams Up with PSU: Harnessing the Power of Generative AI for Statewide Impact Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Wednesday, Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis joined the Pennsylvania Jewish Legislative Caucus in a show of solidarity with Israel following the unprovoked terrorist attack …
Pennsylvania Stands United: Solidarity with Israel Against Terrorism Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Yesterday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, along with Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and other key figures, highlighted the economic benefits of the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2) in …
Philadelphia to Become National Leader in Clean Energy with New Hydrogen Hub Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has inked his signature on four new legislative acts, further enhancing the state’s public safety, tobacco regulation, and municipal employee policies. The signing ceremony …
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Four New Laws, Strengthening Public Safety and Regulation 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 — 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
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
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