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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
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced Friday that his administration is expediting the release of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for Pennsylvania residents following a federal court …
Shapiro Administration Fast-Tracks SNAP Payments After Federal Court Ruling Read More
PITTSTON, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has declared a disaster emergency and mobilized more than $7 million in state and private funds to support food banks across Pennsylvania after the …
Shapiro Mobilizes $7 Million to Feed Pennsylvanians Amid SNAP Shutdown Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Lawmakers from Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia gathered last week for a first-of-its-kind regional hearing aimed at restoring energy affordability and reliability across the Mid-Atlantic — …
Mid-Atlantic Lawmakers Unite to Tackle Soaring Energy Costs and Grid Risks Read More