Press Releases

ICYMI: Governor Josh Shapiro Shares His Plans to Make Pennsylvania a Global Economic Leader and “Create More Possibility Across Our Commonwealth” in New Op-Ed

“I want to plant a flag here in Pennsylvania and show the country that this is the best place to build a business, raise a family, and live a productive, successful life.” “I will be Pennsylvania’s biggest cheerleader, and together, we will innovate, compete, and – through our dedicated workforce and extraordinary businesses – we […]

Senate Unanimously Confirms Russell Redding as Secretary of Agriculture

Secretary Redding, a 25-year Department of Agriculture veteran who previously served as Agriculture Secretary under Governors Tom Wolf and Ed Rendell, was unanimously confirmed. Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously confirmed Russell Redding to serve as Pennsylvania’s 27th Secretary of Agriculture. A Pennsylvania native and career public servant in the agriculture sector, Secretary […]

ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Highlights Plan to Update the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for the First Time in 17 Years in New Cumberland

“We’re not invisible, we won’t be treated as such, and [Governor Shapiro] recognizes this, and he is going to make sure that we are not forgotten, overlooked, or pushed to the corner” “Governor Shapiro recognizes the importance of ensuring that older adults have the choice to stay in their homes” Harrisburg, PA – Yesterday, Governor […]

First Lady Shapiro Visits Fort Indiantown Gap to Support Pennsylvania National Guard, Veterans

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania First Lady Lori Shapiro today visited Fort Indiantown Gap (FTIG) in Lebanon County, to show the Shapiro Administration’s support for the Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) and the more than 700,000 veterans across the Commonwealth. The 17,000-acre installation is headquarters to the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) and the PNG […]

Governor Shapiro Visits the West Shore Senior Center in Cumberland County to Highlight Proposal to Expand the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Governor Shapiro’s plan raises the maximum rebate for seniors from $650 to $1,000, increases the income cap to $45,000 a year, and makes 175,000 more Pennsylvanians eligible to qualify for the program Under Governor Shapiro’s plan, it’s estimated that more than 5,000 Pennsylvanians in Cumberland and Dauphin counties alone would newly qualify for the rebate […]