Press Releases

Governor Shapiro Hosts Ceremonial Bill Signing with Meek Mill, Legislative Leaders, and Reform Advocates, Enacting Historic Probation Reform Legislation to Create More Fairness in Pennsylvania’s Criminal Justice System

Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis joined by Meek Mill, legislative leaders, and reform advocates for the ceremonial signing of legislation that will pave the way for more Pennsylvanians to get the second chances they deserve. After signing major legislation earlier this week that builds on the commonsense, fiscally responsible budget, Governor Shapiro and a […]

ICYMI: RGGI Working Group Co-Chairs Mike Dunleavy and Jackson Morris Call on Legislators to Come to the Table, Work With Shapiro Administration on Concrete Energy Plan in New Op-Ed

“We outlined a detailed vision that would benefit all Pennsylvanians — a vision Shapiro has embraced and vowed to carry forward. All we need now are legislative leaders in Harrisburg who are willing to come to join us at the table and work to develop a concrete plan, based on our shared vision, that will […]

Governor Shapiro Signs Bills Into Law

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 689, HB 863, HB 1284, SB 44, SB 140, SB 527, SB 596, SB 683, SB 838, HB 38, HB 666, HB 900, HB 1058, HB 1096, HB 1131, HB 1160, HB 1258, HB 1278, HB 1289, HB 1478, HB 1507, SB 282, SB 361, SB 414, SB 429, […]

Governor Shapiro Gets Stuff Done: 200 Appointments Confirmed by Republican-Led Senate in Just 11 Months, Nearly Four Times the Number Confirmed in 2015

200 of Governor Shapiro’s appointees have been confirmed in a bipartisan manner in just the first 11 months of his Administration, filling key roles in making government work efficiently. Harrisburg, PA – Following the end of the 2023 legislative session, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that the State Senate has confirmed his 200th appointment – showing […]

Governor Shapiro Gets Stuff Done: Securing Two Hydrogen Hub Projects, Plugging Abandoned Wells, Creating Jobs, & Protecting Public Health and the Environment

In his first year in office, Governor Shapiro and his Administration plugged more abandoned wells than in the last eight years combined, helped Pennsylvania secure two regional hydrogen hubs, announced a historic collaboration with CNX Resources, and cemented PA’s place as an energy leader while protecting public health. Harrisburg, PA – During his first year […]