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HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro, First Lady Lori Shapiro, and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis ushered in the holiday season Monday with the annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, drawing …
Capitol Glows as Shapiro Administration Launches ‘Timeless Traditions’ Holiday Season Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services on Tuesday announced the delayed opening of the 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, while also rolling out major new investments aimed …
LIHEAP Opens After Shutdown as PA Launches $25 Million Plan to Shore Up Child Care Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration is rolling out a sweeping series of investments in housing, infrastructure, manufacturing, and downtown redevelopment, betting billions of public and private dollars on …
Shapiro’s Big Bet: Ambitious Build-Out Aims to Supercharge Pennsylvania’s Economy Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a landmark move that places Pennsylvania among a growing list of states expanding civil rights protections, Governor Josh Shapiro on Tuesday signed the CROWN Act into …
Shapiro Signs CROWN Act, But What Will This Civil Rights Shift Mean for Pennsylvanians? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Monday directed nearly $220 million in emergency capital funding to SEPTA, launching a sweeping effort to stabilize the transit agency as it confronts …
Shapiro Moves Millions as SEPTA Safety Crisis Deepens: What Comes Next for Riders? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As winter settles over the Commonwealth, Pennsylvania is entering the 2026 season with a surge of economic optimism, new national recognition, major private-sector investments, and a tourism …
Holiday Boom: Is Pennsylvania Quietly Becoming America’s Hottest Comeback State? Read More
BRISTOL, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro used a Wednesday visit to a Bucks County child care center to spotlight a major workforce initiative included in Pennsylvania’s newly enacted 2025–26 budget: …
Budget Breakthrough: Shapiro Rolls Out Surprise Bonuses for Child Care Workers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro-Davis Administration announced Wednesday that US Durum Products, North America’s leading couscous manufacturer, will relocate and expand its operations into the City of Harrisburg — a …
$8 Million Manufacturing Expansion Raises Big Questions About Harrisburg’s Economic Future Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a visit to Widener University Commonwealth Law School on Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro and top state officials highlighted a newly enacted tax credit that will deliver …
Shapiro Administration Showcases New Tax Credit Expected to Deliver Major Relief for Working Families Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s months-long budget gridlock came to an end this week as lawmakers and Governor Josh Shapiro approved a $50.1 billion spending plan that injects major new funding …
Budget Breakthrough: Inside Pennsylvania’s High-Stakes Deal After Months of Turmoil Read More