Press Releases

Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women and Second Lady of Pennsylvania Blayre Holmes Davis Host a Panel on Women in the Workforce

Pittsburgh, Pa – Today, the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women and the Second Lady of Pennsylvania Blayre Holmes Davis joined business leaders, advocates, and employers at K&L Gates in Pittsburgh to host a panel and discuss best practices to recruit and retain women in the workforce in celebration of International Women’s Day.  The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to […]

Governor Shapiro Joins Industry, Labor, Environmental, Consumer Leaders, and Rep. Kim to Highlight New Energy Plan to Create Jobs and Lower Costs for Pennsylvanians at Cordia Energy in Harrisburg

The Governor’s new, commonsense energy policy will create energy jobs, lower costs for consumers, address climate change, and position the Commonwealth to continue to be a national energy leader for decades to come. Labor, business, environmental, and consumer leaders – as well as members of the General Assembly from across the Commonwealth – have praised […]

What Labor, Business, and Environmental Leaders Are Saying About Governor Shapiro’s “Bold,” “Nation-Leading” Energy Plan That “Can Deliver a Lot of Promise for Pennsylvania” by Creating Energy Jobs and Lowering Costs

“Governor Shapiro has brought together many different sectors to explore how Pennsylvania can be a clean energy leader, and today’s announcement represents a step forward toward that goal.” “The clean energy transition can bring tremendous benefits to Pennsylvania’s economy, communities, and environment. We applaud the Governor’s efforts to lead us to a healthier, prosperous clean […]

Governor Josh Shapiro’s Energy Plan Builds on Pennsylvania’s Legacy of Energy Leadership by Protecting and Creating Energy Jobs and Lowering Electricity Costs for Consumers

Governor Shapiro’s plan would save Pennsylvania ratepayers $252 million in the first five years, create more than 14,500 jobs, and help Pennsylvania maintain its energy independence. Scranton, PA — Today, Governor Josh Shapiro kicked off a new era of energy leadership in Pennsylvania, unveiling his plan to protect and create nearly 15,000 energy jobs, lower […]

Shapiro Administration Plugs 200th Orphaned and Abandoned Well, Surpassing Total from Previous 9 Years Combined and Continuing Historic Progress to Protect Public Health and Create Jobs

Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, DEP has made historic progress by plugging 200 wells across the Commonwealth – reducing methane emissions, improving public health, and creating jobs in the process – more wells in just the first 14 months than in the previous 9 years combined. The Shapiro Administration is ramping up its efforts to plug […]