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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
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro last week signed Senate Bill 649 into law, introducing strict criminal penalties for using artificial intelligence to create non-consensual “forged digital likenesses” — including …
Shapiro Signs Law Targeting AI Deepfake Scams, Strengthening Protections for Pennsylvanians Read More
MUNCY, PA — California-based energy storage innovator Verne Inc. announced it will establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Lycoming County, marking a $4.5 million investment that is expected to …
Verne Inc. Picks Pennsylvania for First Manufacturing Facility, Bringing 61 New Jobs to Lycoming County Read More
WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PA — In a historic move, Governor Josh Shapiro on Wednesday signed House Bill 1431, officially repealing Pennsylvania’s centuries-old ban on Sunday hunting. The bipartisan legislation, hailed …
Shapiro Signs Bill to End Sunday Hunting Ban, Opening New Opportunities for Pennsylvania Hunters and Rural Economies Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced this week that Pennsylvania is now a full participant in three major multistate licensure compacts, a move designed to address critical health care staffing …
Pennsylvania Fully Joins Health Care Licensure Compacts to Strengthen Workforce, Expand Access to Care Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Revenue Secretary Pat Browne announced last week that the first round of 2024 Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) payments began being distributed to Pennsylvanians, …
Shapiro Administration Begins Distribution of Expanded Property Tax and Rent Rebates Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced this week that Rhoads Industries will invest nearly $100 million to expand its shipbuilding and manufacturing operations at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, a …
Rhoads Industries to Invest $100 Million in Philadelphia Navy Yard, Creating 450 New Jobs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A new law signed Monday night by Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to bolster transparency and accountability in Pennsylvania’s fight against substance misuse. The measure, sponsored by …
New Pennsylvania Law Aims to Strengthen Oversight of Drug and Alcohol Programs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a strong bipartisan move, the Pennsylvania House on Monday advanced legislation designed to engage students in reflecting on their personal ties to the state and the …
New Bill Encourages Pennsylvania Students to Share Their Personal Stories Ahead of Nation’s 250th Anniversary Read More
As Pennsylvania lawmakers once again blow past their June 30 constitutional deadline, many residents might shrug. But if a full spending plan and its companion code bills are not in …
Pennsylvania’s Budget Stalemate Could Hurt Our Schools and Nonprofits — Fast Read More