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Governor Shapiro Highlights $30 Million Investment in Philadelphia Navy Yard Through First PA SITES Grant Awards, Creating Hundreds of Jobs, Building Shovel-Ready Sites for Businesses, and Supercharging Growth in South Philly

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
May 8, 2025
The $30 million investment in the Philadelphia Navy Yard is part of the Governor’s first round of PA SITES funding - a total of $64 million awarded to 11 strategic sites across the Commonwealth… Read More

ICYMI: Governor Shapiro is Creating Jobs, Driving Economic Growth, and Building Shovel-Ready Sites Through the PA SITES Program, Investing $64 Million in 11 Projects Across the Commonwealth

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
May 7, 2025
“It gives us the ability to develop and proactively market new ‘shovel-ready’ sites – something that’s absolutely critical for attracting new employers.”“The… Read More

Governor, First Lady Shapiro Host Reception with Former Governors, First Families to Benefit Residence Restoration

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
May 6, 2025
Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro hosted former Governors Ridge, Schweiker, Rendell, Corbett, and Wolf - along with the Thornburgh and Casey families - for a reception at the… Read More

Governor Shapiro Announces First PA SITES Grant Awards, Investing $64 Million in 11 Projects Across the Commonwealth, Creating Hundreds of Jobs and Building Shovel-Ready Sites for Businesses

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
May 6, 2025
Governor Josh Shapiro created the PA SITES program after consulting with national site selectors, allowing Pennsylvania to develop more readily available sites to attract companies, investment, and… Read More

Governor Shapiro Orders US, Commonwealth Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend 2025

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
May 2, 2025
On May 2nd, in accordance with the United States flag code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across the… Read More

Governor McKee Declares May 3 'Rhode Island Football Club Day' Ahead of First Official Match at New Stadium

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
May 2, 2025
Rhode Island FC will play its inaugural home match at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket on Saturday PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee signed a proclamation declaring Saturday, May 3,… Read More

Governor McKee Nominates Dennis Algiere to Serve on the Rhode Island Board of Education

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
May 2, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee on May 2nd, announced his nomination of Dennis Algiere to serve on the state’s Board of Education. “As Rhode Island works to strengthen… Read More

Shapiro Administration Launches First-in-the-Nation Comprehensive Air Monitoring Study Through Collaboration with CNX

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
May 1, 2025
The PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will monitor air emissions before, during, and after development of a well pad in Washington County – starting the most intensive study of… Read More

Governor Shapiro Launches New Consumer Protection Tools to Help Pennsylvanians Report Scams and Predatory Practices

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
May 1, 2025
As the federal government steps back from its responsibility to protect consumers, Governor Shapiro is making it easier than ever for Pennsylvanians to report possible scams, resolve issues, and get… Read More

In Honesdale: The Shapiro Administration Touts Bipartisan Support for Governor Shapiro's Proposed Investment to Recruit and Retain Child Care Workers, Expand Access to Affordable Child Care

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
May 1, 2025
Governor Shapiro’s 2025-2026 budget proposal invests $55 million in child care workforce recruitment and retention grants, which would provide approximately $1,000 more annually per employee… Read More

First Lady Lori Shapiro, State Senator Carolyn Comitta, Acting Secretary of Education Carrie Rowe and the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Next Generation Engagement Visit West Chester University to Discuss Menstrual Equity Efforts on Campus

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
May 1, 2025
West Chester University officially launched their free period product program, providing products across campus at no cost for students. The Governor and First Lady Shapiro are committed to… Read More

Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department of Housing Announce First-Ever State Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Awarding $27M for Affordable Housing Developments

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
May 1, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Secretary of Housing Deborah Goddard on May 1st, announced the inaugural recipients of the State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (SLIHTC), a… Read More

ICYMI: Governor’s Advisory Commission on LGBTQ Affairs Joins with Advocates and Legislators to Celebrate 50 Years of Protection from Discrimination for LGBTQ+ State Employees

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
April 30, 2025
Fifty years ago, Pennsylvania led the nation in LGBTQ+ rights and protections – engaging with the LGBTQ+ community in Pennsylvania for the first time in an official task force that led to… Read More

AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and Improved Schools: Week of April 21, 2025

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
April 30, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI — Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMattersRI campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica… Read More

Governor McKee Announces Strategic Actions to Strengthen Rhode Island’s Primary Care System

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
April 29, 2025
Governor’s Strategy Includes Actions to Address Impact of Anchor Medical Closure, Prevent Future Interruptions in Care PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, joined by members of his… Read More