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Governor Josh Shapiro Announces 81 New Main Street Matters Investments to Create Economic Opportunity for Small Businesses and Strengthen Communities Across Pennsylvania

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
April 7, 2025
Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative to build on the Keystone Communities Program’s success and secured $20 million as part of the 2024-25 bipartisan budget, fulfilling a… Read More

Governor Shapiro Stands Up for PA Farmers, Businesses, and Workers, Highlighting Commonsense Approach to Creating Opportunity as the Federal Government Raises Taxes and Prices Through New Tariffs

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
April 4, 2025
Governor Shapiro is committed to strengthening Pennsylvania’s economy by investing in innovation, cutting costs for businesses and consumers, and fighting for farmers, manufacturers, and small… Read More

Governor Shapiro Announces $5M Investment to Expand Steamfitters Apprenticeship Program, Building on Strong Record of Creating More Opportunity for Pennsylvania Workers

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
April 3, 2025
Governor Shapiro announced a $5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to expand the Steamfitters Local 420 Training Center in Philadelphia —allowing them to double the… Read More

Governor Shapiro Invests in Pennsylvania Businesses and Main Streets as the Federal Government Raises Taxes and Prices

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
April 2, 2025
Governor Shapiro visited Fegley’s Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administration’s work to grow Pennsylvania’s economy and support our small businesses and Main… Read More

Governor Shapiro Stands With Pennsylvania Hardwoods Companies in Mifflin County to Highlight Commonwealth’s Investments in Agriculture Industry

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
April 1, 2025
Governor Shapiro’s first-in-the-nation Agricultural Innovation Grants supported 88 cutting-edge solutions in 45 counties this year, ensuring Pennsylvania’s ag sector can continue to grow… Read More

Governor Shapiro Challenges Trump Administration’s Unlawful Decision to Cancel Over a Half-Billion Dollars Owed to State Agencies to Protect Pennsylvanians’ Health

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
April 1, 2025
The Trump Administration abruptly canceled more than $500 million in Congressionally-appropriated federal funding for the Pennsylvania departments of Health, Human Services, and Drug and Alcohol… Read More

ICYMI: Pennsylvania Farmers, Food Banks, and Agricultural Leaders Stand with Governor Shapiro Against USDA's Unlawful Funding Cut

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
March 28, 2025
"Governor Shapiro, I want to sincerely thank you for elevating this issue. This isn’t just about meals - it’s about families, communities, and our local economy. So, Governor, thank you… Read More

What Labor, Industry, Environmental, and Consumer Leaders Are Saying About Governor Shapiro’s “Lightning Plan” to Secure Pennsylvania’s Energy Future

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
March 27, 2025
Over the last two months, Governor Shapiro has visited a natural gas-backed sustainable aviation fuel project, a leading hydropower manufacturer, and a methane digester that turns manure into energy… Read More

Governor Shapiro, Agricultural Leaders Visit Penn England Farms in Blair County to Highlight How His “Lightning Plan” Will Lower Energy Costs and Increase Energy Production for Pennsylvania Farmers and Rural Communities

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
March 26, 2025
Governor Shapiro and Agriculture Secretary Redding visited family-owned Penn England Farms, home to a manure digester that produces clean energy to power the farm, cut costs, and reduces nearly… Read More

Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $1.7 Million in New First Ascent Biomedical Lab at Gannon University in Erie, Spurring Innovation and Supporting Life Sciences in Pennsylvania

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
March 26, 2025
The biotech company, First Ascent Biomedical, is investing $1.13 million to expand into new laboratory space, creating 38 new jobs. Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 proposed budget includes a new… Read More

Governor Shapiro Stands Up for Pennsylvania Farmers, Appeals USDA’s Unlawful Decision to Cancel Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
March 25, 2025
The USDA abruptly and unlawfully canceled Pennsylvania’s agreement with the federal government under the Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program – which would have provided $13 million… Read More

Pennsylvania Democrats Keep State House Majority, Flip Deep-Red State Senate Seat

March 25, 2025
BREAKING: On March 25, 2025 Night, Democrats retained the State House majority and flipped a State Senate seat that has not been held by a Democrat since 1978 and that voted for Trump by 15 points in… Read More

Shapiro Administration Leads the Way in Responsible, Ethical Use of AI; First-Ever Generative AI Pilot for State Workers Leads to Significant Time Savings and Increased Productivity

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
March 21, 2025
The findings revealed that employees had a highly positive experience, reporting an average time savings of 95 minutes per day while using ChatGPT for writing, research, summarization, and IT support… Read More

Democrats Gathered In Lehigh Valley To Address Community Members’ Medicaid Concerns

March 21, 2025
BETHLEHEM, PA – Last night (March 20th), Democratic leaders from the federal, state, and local levels gathered in Bethlehem to hold a fully-packed, in-person town hall that addressed concerns… Read More

People’s Town Hall In Pa Featuring DNC Chair Ken Martin, Rep. Jamie Raskin, And Former Rep. Susan Wild Will Hold Gop Rep. Mackenzie Accountable For Medicaid Cuts

March 20, 2025
The Lehigh County Democratic Party, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, and the Northampton County Democratic Party are holding GOP Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) accountable at an in-person town hall… Read More