Press Releases

Governor Josh Shapiro Announces Excelitas Technologies Corp. is Relocating its Headquarters to Pennsylvania, Will Create At Least 250 Jobs in Pittsburgh

Leading photonics technology company is moving its headquarters from Massachusetts to Pittsburgh’s Strip District Neighborhood and plans to be open by early summer. The Shapiro Administration won this project over Ohio and is aggressively competing with other states and countries to attract more businesses to the Commonwealth. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced […]

Shapiro Administration and OpenAI Launch First-in-the-Nation Generative AI Pilot for Commonwealth Employees

Building on Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order, the Shapiro Administration is taking a historic first step to utilize generative AI in state government employee operations, demonstrating an employee-centered approach that balances innovation with safety, security, and privacy. Governor Shapiro will meet with senior OpenAI executives today to discuss his employee-centric approach to responsible generative AI usage […]

Shapiro Administration’s Investment in Astrobotic Technology Helps Lead America Back to the Moon, Grow Pennsylvania’s Economy

Shapiro Administration has invested millions in Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic Technology, helping the leading space and robotics company grow and create jobs to help Pennsylvania innovate and lead American back to the moon.   Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro celebrated the successful launch of the Peregrine lander – developed by Pennsylvania-based Astrobotic Technology – which […]

Governor Shapiro Kicks Off “GSD Tour” in Chester County, Highlighting Bipartisan Efforts to Cut Costs by Dramatically Expanding Pennsylvania’s Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit

Last month, Governor Shapiro signed into law a major, bipartisan expansion of the childcare tax credit – putting more money back into the pockets of 210,000 working Pennsylvania families. 11,000 families in Chester County will now receive a higher state tax credit, with the maximum credit increasing from $630 to $2,100. Berwyn, PA – Today, Governor […]

 Shapiro Administration Secures Over $44.4 Million in Additional Federal Funding to Reduce Methane Emissions, Ramp Up Plugging of Oil and Gas Wells

Shapiro Administration plugged more oil and gas wells in 2023 than in the previous eight years combined; new federal funding will allow DEP to continue to expand plugging operations and reduce methane emissions Harrisburg, PA – This month, the Shapiro Administration received an additional $44,457,220 through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for projects that permanently reduce […]