Press Releases

East Palestine Update: Residents Can Safely Return Home 

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, East Palestine Fire Chief and Incident Commander Keith Drabick, and local, state, and federal officials representing both states announced today that evacuated residents in and around East Palestine can now safely return home.  Hundreds of residents evacuated their homes after a Norfolk Southern […]

Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania Editorial Boards & Columnists Praise Governor Josh Shapiro’s First Executive Orders in Office

“Shapiro is issuing executive orders focused on efforts on improving Pennsylvania’s environment for employers and job-seekers alike.” HARRISBURG, PA – Editorial boards and columnists across the Commonwealth and the nation are praising Governor Josh Shapiro’s first three weeks in office and his first Executive Orders for their focus on spurring economic development and creating opportunity […]

Governor Shapiro Orders US, Commonwealth Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of McKeesport Police Officer

HARRISBURG, PA – Today, 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 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of McKeesport Officer-Patrolman Sean Sluganski, who died in the line of duty The flags […]

ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Continues to Create Opportunities for All Pennsylvanians as His Administration Improves the Permitting Process & Spurs Economic Development

“Gov. Shapiro is clearly setting a new tone on economic development, with strong appointments and policy initiatives announced in his first month in office, that are geared toward attracting and retaining businesses and high-quality jobs.” HARRISBURG, PA – This week, Governor Josh Shapiro continued his work to spur economic development and support workers, signing an […]