Press Releases

Governor Shapiro Visits the Greater Johnstown Community YMCA, Highlights Bipartisan Efforts to Cut Costs for Pennsylvanians with Local and Legislative Leaders

Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has been focused on cutting costs for Pennsylvania families – signing major legislation to expand the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program and the Childcare Tax Credit. The bipartisan expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program and the Childcare Tax Credit is putting more money back into the pockets of hundreds of […]

Shapiro Administration Adopts Commonwealth’s First Debt Management Policy, Building on Sound Fiscal Management of First Year in Office

As part of the Shapiro Administration’s ongoing commitment to responsible fiscal management, the new debt management policy will help the Commonwealth with long-term financial planning and provide guidelines for the structure of debt issuance. During the Shapiro Administration’s first year in office, all three major credit rating agencies either positively revised the Commonwealth’s ratings outlook […]

In Luzerne County, Governor Shapiro Focuses on Work to Cut Costs for Pennsylvanians Through Expanded Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program 

The expanded child and dependent care tax credit will put more money back into the pockets of nearly 210,000 working Pennsylvania families, while nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvanians will qualify for the PTRR program.  In Luzerne County, more than 5,000 families will now receive a higher state childcare tax credit and more than 6,000 Pennsylvanians are […]

Gobernador Shapiro: Los Reembolsos de Impuestos Sobre Bienes Inmuebles/Alquiler Ahora Están Disponibles Para Residentes Mayores de Pennsylvania y Personas con Discapacidades Elegibles

La expansión del programa de Reembolso de Impuestos Sobre Bienes Inmuebles/Alquiler por parte del Gobernador Shapiro generó el mayor recorte de impuestos dirigido a las personas mayores en casi dos décadas, extendiendo ayuda a casi 175,000 residentes más de Pennsylvania y aumentando el reembolso máximo de $650 a $1000. El Gobernador Shapiro continúa cumpliendo su […]