Harrisburg, Pa – Today, the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Asian American and Pacific Islander Affairs hosted a swearing-in ceremony for 28 new members. The Commission’s purpose is to gather information regarding AAPI Pennsylvanians’ experiences and needs; review, evaluate, and assess programs affecting them; provide the Governor with information and recommendations regarding how best to meet their […]
Harrisburg, PA – The 2023-24 budget makes historic investments in K-12 public schools, including the largest increase in basic education funding (BEF) in Pennsylvania history. In his budget address in March, Governor Shapiro issued a call to action to put our kids’ education front and center in budget negotiations. As he said then: “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity […]
“Providing free universal breakfast to all students in Pennsylvania is a game-changer for students across our state…Governor Shapiro is putting students first by funding this program.” “Universal school breakfast is a huge step in the right direction for all the students in Pennsylvania and we thank Governor Shapiro for your work advocating that this program […]
Fulfilling a critical campaign promise, Governor Shapiro has appointed two parents to the State Board of Education – and they were unanimously confirmed by the Senate Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that two of his appointees to the State Board of Education – Pennsylvania parents Ernest “Tre” Hadrick and Katherine Christiano – were confirmed to serve on the Board […]
“The 2023-24 budget provides increased funding for key programs at the Department of Community and Economic Development, which marks an important step towards scaling our assets in innovation, investing in diverse businesses, and spurring job creation” “Investments in such programs as the Manufacturing PA Innovation and Historically Disadvantaged Business Programs will spark the innovative spirit […]