Press Releases

Shapiro Administration Secures U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration for Businesses Impacted by the I-95 Collapse in Philadelphia

Declaration gives affected small businesses access to low-interest loans as Governor Shapiro continues to bring all levels of government together to support northeast Philadelphia Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted an administrative declaration of a disaster for the businesses impacted by the I-95 collapse in […]

Statement from Governor Shapiro on Ongoing Budget Negotiations

Harrisburg, PA — This afternoon, Governor Josh Shapiro released the following statement on ongoing budget negotiations: “Throughout budget negotiations, it’s been clear all parties want to reach a deal, and no one wants a protracted fight. We will continue to engage leadership in both chambers of the General Assembly until we reach an agreement. “After […]

Shapiro Administration Secures U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration for Businesses Impacted by R.M. Palmer Factory Explosion

Declaration gives affected small businesses access to low-interest loans Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted an administrative declaration of a disaster for the businesses impacted by the R.M. Palmer factory explosion in West Reading, PA. The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program provides low-interest […]

Governor Shapiro’s Nominees for Secretary at Departments of Human Services, Revenue, and State Take Office

Harrisburg, PA – Today, three of Governor Josh Shapiro’s cabinet nominees officially become secretaries of their respective offices in accordance with the Pennsylvania Constitution: Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Val Arkoosh, Department of Revenue (DOR) Secretary Pat Browne, and Department of State (DOS) Secretary Al Schmidt. Secretary Arkoosh, Secretary Browne, and Secretary Schmidt each bring decades of experience, […]

Governor Shapiro Announces EAM-Mosca Will Invest $20.6 Million to Expand its Manufacturing Operation in Luzerne County

With support from DCED, the packaging system manufacturer will invest at least $20.6 million to expand its manufacturing operation and create 50 new jobs in Hazleton Hazleton, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that EAM-Mosca Corp., a leading provider of automatic strapping systems used in commercial packaging and headquartered in Hazleton, will invest $20.6 million to expand its manufacturing […]