Governor Shapiro fights for Pennsylvanians every day and continues to take on the powerful on behalf of the people.
Held Norfolk Southern accountable for its train derailment’s impact by securing an initial commitment from the rail company to pay $7.38 million in damages to local first responders, businesses and residents, and state agencies’ work. Norfolk Southern reimbursed Pennsylvania fire departments and first responders $1 million, sent $1 million to Darlington Township and Lawrence County to assist with community relief, and reimbursed Darlington Township more than $500,000 to repair the road damaged as a result of the derailment at the Governor’s request.
Partnered with New Jersey to form an interstate task force to strengthen labor law enforcement, address worker misclassifications, and protect workers’ rights.