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Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis Kick Off the Christmas Season at 2023 Annual Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 05, 2023

Shapiro Administration hosted the annual Harrisburg tradition, lighting a 20-foot Douglas Fir from Carbon County in the Capitol Rotunda decorated by Pennsylvania’s children and seniors. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, and Department of General Services Secretary Reggie McNeil kicked off the 2023 holiday season at the Capitol in Harrisburg […]

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Governor Shapiro Leads Letter from Governors Urging the Biden-Harris Administration to Ensure Over-the-Counter Contraception is Fully Covered by Insurance, Expanding Access to Reproductive Healthcare

December 04, 2023

The letter, co-signed by six Governors who are members of the multi-state Reproductive Freedom Alliance, urges the Biden-Harris Administration to ensure that over-the-counter birth control is covered by health insurance. Governor Shapiro continues to advance real freedom in Pennsylvania, working to protect and expand access to reproductive healthcare access. Harrisburg, PA – Today, led by […]

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Governor Shapiro Hosts Ceremonial Bill Signing for HB 735 with Insurance Commissioner Humphreys, Bipartisan Legislative Leaders at the Yardley Inn in Bucks County

December 04, 2023

HB 735 establishes a task force that will study flood insurance issues and make recommendations to help improve affordability and expand access to flood insurance coverage for Pennsylvania communities.  Yardley, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys, Rep. Perry Warren, Sen. Steve Santarsiero, and local elected officials in Bucks […]

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Governor Shapiro Hosts Ceremonial Bill Signing of HB 1461 at Lincoln University, Celebrates Funding Increase for Nation’s First Degree-Granting HBCU

December 01, 2023

HB 1461 funds all four state-related universities, boosting Lincoln University’s funding by 21 percent. Lincoln University, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro joined Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid Mumin, Rep. Jordan Harris, Sen. Vincent Hughes, Sen. Carolyn Comitta, Lincoln University President Brenda Allen and Lincoln University students and staff for a ceremonial bill signing of […]

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Governor Shapiro’s 2023 Budget Address as Prepared

November 30, 2023

 Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his inaugural Budget Address to the General Assembly. The following is the address as prepared: Thank you. Lieutenant Governor Davis, Madam Speaker McClinton, Madam President Pro Tem Ward… Leader Pittman, Leader Costa, Leader Bradford, Leader Cutler… Acting Attorney General Henry, Auditor General DeFoor, Treasurer Garrity… And members […]