Press Releases

Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women, Shapiro Administration Leaders Celebrate National STEM Day with the Girl Scouts

Harrisburg, Pa – Today, the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women and the Girl Scout Councils from across Pennsylvania hosted a National STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Day event for Girl Scouts throughout the Commonwealth at the Pennsylvania State Museum to highlight women in various STEM careers and encourage girls to consider a future in […]

This Week in the Shapiro Administration: Investing in Jobs and Protecting Our Communities to Continue Pennsylvania’s Proud Legacy as an Energy Leader

After announcing last week that Pennsylvania is the only state in the nation to secure two regional clean hydrogen hub projects, the Shapiro Administration capped and plugged its 100th well in just 10 months – surpassing the total of the past six years combined. Harrisburg, PA – This week, Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration […]

Governor Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Davis, Pennsylvania Jewish Legislative Caucus Stand in Solidarity with Israel After Senate and House Adopt Resolutions Condemning Terrorist Attacks

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis joined the Pennsylvania Jewish Legislative Caucus to stand against terror and in the support of the people of Israel. Governor Shapiro issued a proclamation in support of the Pennsylvania Jewish community and allies who stand together against hate, terror, and violence. Yesterday, the […]

Shapiro Administration Has Plugged 100 Orphaned & Abandoned Wells in Just 10 Months, Surpassing Total Over Previous 6 Years Combined

Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, the PA Department of Environmental Protection has dramatically ramped up capping and plugging, reducing methane emissions, improving public health, and creating jobs in Western Pennsylvania. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro, the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) highlighted the Shapiro […]