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PENNSYLVANIA — In case you missed it, Governor Josh Shapiro signed thirty-one bills into law on December 14, 2023. This action marks a significant milestone in the state’s legislative calendar, …
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Over 30 New Laws, Including Key Reforms in Criminal Justice and Health Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro hosted a ceremonial bill signing on Friday, marking the enactment of the bipartisan Comprehensive Probation Reform legislation, previously known as SB 838. The new …
Governor Shapiro Signs Historic Comprehensive Probation Reform Legislation Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania has passed House Bill 1300, marking the first increase in the Pennsylvania State Police complement since 2001. The legislation, which was recently signed into law by Gov. …
Pennsylvania Boosts State Police Force with House Bill 1300: First Increase in Trooper Numbers Since 2001 Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro took a significant step towards strengthening early childhood education in Pennsylvania at the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission’s (ELIC) 2023 Annual Meeting on Wednesday. He …
Governor Shapiro Revitalizes Early Learning Commission with New Executive Order Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro last night signed significant bipartisan school and fiscal code bills into law. These laws support the bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2023-24 and further deliver …
Governor Shapiro Signs Major Bipartisan Bills into Law, Boosting Economy and Schools Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro this past week appointed Mrs. Christa Caceres as Chair and Mr. David Sonenshein as Vice-Chair of the Pennsylvania Citizen Law Enforcement Advisory and Review (CLEAR) …
Pennsylvania Governor Appoints Leaders for CLEAR Commission Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro, along with officials from the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) and Department of General Services Secretary Reggie McNeil, inaugurated the new Pennsylvania State Archives …
Grand Opening of the New Pennsylvania State Archives Building Celebrated Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The holiday season in Pennsylvania officially began on Tuesday as Governor Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, and Department of General Services Secretary Reggie McNeil took part in …
Governor Shapiro Lights Up Harrisburg with Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro, along with five other governors from the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, is advocating for full insurance coverage of the first-ever FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) daily birth control …
Governor Josh Shapiro and Reproductive Freedom Alliance Urge Federal Support for Over-the-Counter Birth Control Coverage Read More
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has signed House Bill (HB) 1461 into law as Act 11A, securing increased state funding for Lincoln University and other state-related universities in …
Governor Shapiro Signs Act 11A Boosting Funding for State-Related Universities Read More