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Governor Shapiro Challenges Trump Administration's Unlawful Decision to Withhold $230 Million from Pennsylvania Schools

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
July 14, 2025
The Trump Administration abruptly froze $230 million in Congressionally-appropriated federal funding for the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cuts threaten critical initiatives to help… Read More

Beto O'Rourke To Speak At Town Hall In Philadelphia

July 14, 2025
Beto O’Rourke to Speak at Philadelphia Town Hall on Friday The Pennsylvania Democratic Party, the Philadelphia Democratic Party, Young Democrats of America, Pennsylvania Young Democrats, and… Read More

Shapiro Administration Secures $2.4 Million Investment from Module Design Inc. to Expand Its Manufacturing Operation and Create 58 New Jobs in Allegheny County

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
July 11, 2025
Governor Shapiro and his Administration are competing for and winning business investments in Pennsylvania - including the recent $20 billion deal from Amazon that’s the largest private sector… Read More

Under Governor Shapiro's Leadership, Pennsylvania is Leading the Nation in AI Readiness - Ranking Among the Top Three States for AI in Government

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
July 10, 2025
A new report by Code for America ranks Pennsylvania as one of the top states in the nation for AI leadership, capacity building, and technical capabilities. Under Governor Shapiro’s… Read More

What People Are Saying About Governor Shapiro Signing Historic Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Pennsylvania's Ban on Sunday Hunting

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
July 10, 2025
“Governor Shapiro has long understood the value of hunting and conservation, and I admire his commitment to getting this bill signed fast — he truly gets stuff done.” … Read More

Governor Shapiro Announces $4.5 Million Investment from Energy Storage Innovator Verne Inc. to Build Its First Manufacturing Facility in Lycoming County, Creating 61 Jobs and Growing Pennsylvania's Clean Energy Economy

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
July 10, 2025
The company, which has developed a process to improve the efficiency of hydrogen storage and distribution, is building its first manufacturing facility in the Marcellus Energy Park in Lycoming… Read More

Governor Shapiro Signs Historic Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Pennsylvania's Ban on Sunday Hunting, Giving Hunters More Freedom, Supporting Rural Economies, and Honoring Pennsylvania Traditions

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
July 9, 2025
Governor Shapiro signed HB 1431 into law, officially repealing Pennsylvania’s longstanding ban on Sunday hunting — one of the last remaining “blue laws” dating back to the… Read More

ICYMI: What People Are Saying About the Shapiro Administration's Work to Cut Red Tape and Expand Pennsylvania's Health Care Workforce

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
July 8, 2025
"This milestone helps address ongoing workforce shortages — especially in rural and underserved areas — by cutting red tape and speeding up the process so healthcare professionals can get… Read More

Shapiro Administration Fully Implements Multistate Licensure Compacts, Expanding Job Opportunities and Cutting Red Tape for Health Care Workers

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
July 7, 2025
Starting today, Pennsylvania is a full participant in three multistate licensure compacts that make it easier for doctors, nurses, and physical therapists who are qualified and licensed in other… Read More

Governor Shapiro Signs 8 Bipartisan Bills into Law as Democrats and Republicans Continue to Work Together to Deliver Results for Pennsylvanians

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
July 7, 2025
Harrisburg, PA - On July 7, 2025, Governor Josh Shapiro signed 8 bills into law, showing that in Pennsylvania, Democrats and Republicans are continuing to work together to solve problems and deliver… Read More

Governor Shapiro Signs New Digital Forgery Law, Protecting Pennsylvanians from AI Scams and Financial Exploitation

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
July 7, 2025
A new law signed by Governor Shapiro makes it a third-degree felony for bad actors to use artificial intelligence to generate fake voices, images, or videos intended to injure, exploit, or scam… Read More

Governor Shapiro, Rhoads Industries Announce a Nearly $100 Million Investment to Expand Shipbuilding and Manufacturing Operations, Creating 450 New Jobs at Philadelphia Navy Yard

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
July 3, 2025
The Commonwealth is investing $4 million to support the expansion of Rhoads Industries’ manufacturing operations at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Today’s announcement is another major… Read More

Rep. Brendan Boyle And PA Dems Chair Sharif Street React To The Passge Of Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’

July 3, 2025
HARRISBURG, PA - Moments ago, House Republicans passed Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” against unanimous Democratic opposition. The vote concluded around 2:30 PM EDT, with two… Read More

Fact Sheet: How Many Pennsylvanians Will Lose Medicaid and SNAP Benefits As a Result of Congressional Republicans' Reconciliation Bill

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
July 2, 2025
310,000 would lose Medicaid coverage while 144,000 Pennsylvanians on SNAP risk losing access to food assistance statewide. Harrisburg, PA - On July 2, 2025, the Shapiro Administration released new… Read More

Governor Shapiro Signs 20 Bipartisan Bills Into Law As Work Continues Towards a Final Budget

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
July 1, 2025
Harrisburg, PA - On July 1, 2025, Governor Josh Shapiro signed 20 bipartisan bills into law, including legislation to continue funding Pennsylvania’s judicial system. Governor Shapiro is… Read More