Press Releases

ICYMI: New Reporting Details How Governor Shapiro’s Office of Transformation and Opportunity is Moving at the Speed of Business and Reforming the Commonwealth’s Permitting, Licensing, and Certification Processes

Since day one, Governor Shapiro has focused on creating economic opportunity for all and ensuring state government works effectively and efficiently for Pennsylvanians – and the OTO has transformed the Commonwealth’s licensing and permitting processes. “We had this one permit with the DOT that was kind of stuck […] We were about to break ground. […]

ICYMI: After Unveiling Higher Education Blueprint and Budget Proposal, Governor Shapiro Visits Colleges Across the Commonwealth to Highlight How His Blueprint Will Create Opportunity

Governor Shapiro and his Administration are working with higher education leaders, local leaders, and legislators to build off the Governor’s blueprint.     Harrisburg, PA – Since unveiling his Higher Education blueprint and his 2024-25 budget proposal, Governor Josh Shapiro has traveled across the Commonwealth with local and legislative leaders, meeting with college students and faculty […]

Governor Shapiro and Secretary Mumin Visit Reading Area Community College, Share How Higher Education Blueprint Will Create Opportunity for Accessible and Affordable Options for Students

Governor Shapiro unveiled his higher education blueprint in January after working with higher education leaders from across the Commonwealth to improve access and opportunity for Pennsylvania students. Governor Shapiro believes that now is the time to invest – and his plan ensures higher education will be an economic driver for Pennsylvania, support students, and address […]

Governor Shapiro’s 2024-25 Budget Address as Prepared

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2024-25 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… Thank you for convening this special session and giving me the […]

ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Launches Commonwealth’s First Economic Development Strategy in Nearly Two Decades to Create Economic Growth and Opportunity for All Pennsylvanians

All across the Commonwealth, Pennsylvanians are reading about Governor Shapiro’s plan to create jobs and grow our economy. Harrisburg, PA – This week, Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Rick Siger launched the Commonwealth’s first Economic Development Strategy in nearly two decades – building on the Shapiro Administration’s work to […]