Press Releases

ICYMI: Governor Shapiro’s Proposed Investments to Combat Gun Violence and Support Law Enforcement Would Make “A Crucial Difference” and Allow Pennsylvania to “Have a Much Bigger Impact” 

“Our Governor Josh Shapiro doesn’t just talk the talk – he cares. He shows that by the commitment he’s made to gun violence. I can’t tell you how much that means to thousands of families who have come through my doors over the twenty-one years who had to bury a son, or daughter, or loved […]

Governor Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Davis, and Luzerne County Leaders Call for Increased Investments in Local Law Enforcement to Combat Gun Violence

Governor Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 budget would invest an additional $37.5 million to help local law enforcement investigate and prosecute gun related crime. Bipartisan group of elected and law enforcement leaders comes together to support increased funding to make our communities safer. Wilkes-Barre, PA — Today, Governor Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Luzerne County District […]

Governor Josh Shapiro Joins Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls and Bread to Announce $123.2 Million Expansion in Chambersburg

World-famous Pennsylvania company will add approximately 295,000 square feet to its existing plant in Chambersburg while creating 127 new jobs over five years and retaining 659 current employees statewide.  Martin’s is the latest Pennsylvania company to expand its operations thanks in part to Commonwealth funding – and the Governor’s proposed 2024-25 budget ensures companies have […]

One Year of CODE PA: New Shapiro Administration Tech Team Transforms How Pennsylvanians Interact with the Commonwealth Online, Reimagines Digital Service Delivery, and Helps State Government Move at the Speed of Business

Governor Shapiro created CODE PA one year ago to create user-friendly and accessible digital services that create opportunity for Pennsylvanians – and CODE PA has helped to make state government move at the speed of business. In its first year, CODE PA has helped Pennsylvania become a national leader in digital service delivery –– reforming […]

Governor Shapiro: $274 Million Investment in State & Federal Funding to Improve Water Quality in 22 Counties Across Pennsylvania

The funding will support 30 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects across the Commonwealth which will increase water quality for Pennsylvania’s citizens. With today’s announcement, PENNVEST has invested $12 billion in clean water projects. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the investment of $274 million for 30 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects across […]