Press Releases

What Labor, Business, and Environmental Leaders Are Saying About Governor Shapiro’s “Bold,” “Nation-Leading” Energy Plan That “Can Deliver a Lot of Promise for Pennsylvania” by Creating Energy Jobs and Lowering Costs

“Governor Shapiro has brought together many different sectors to explore how Pennsylvania can be a clean energy leader, and today’s announcement represents a step forward toward that goal.” “The clean energy transition can bring tremendous benefits to Pennsylvania’s economy, communities, and environment. We applaud the Governor’s efforts to lead us to a healthier, prosperous clean […]

Governor Josh Shapiro’s Energy Plan Builds on Pennsylvania’s Legacy of Energy Leadership by Protecting and Creating Energy Jobs and Lowering Electricity Costs for Consumers

Governor Shapiro’s plan would save Pennsylvania ratepayers $252 million in the first five years, create more than 14,500 jobs, and help Pennsylvania maintain its energy independence. Scranton, PA — Today, Governor Josh Shapiro kicked off a new era of energy leadership in Pennsylvania, unveiling his plan to protect and create nearly 15,000 energy jobs, lower […]

Shapiro Administration Plugs 200th Orphaned and Abandoned Well, Surpassing Total from Previous 9 Years Combined and Continuing Historic Progress to Protect Public Health and Create Jobs

Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, DEP has made historic progress by plugging 200 wells across the Commonwealth – reducing methane emissions, improving public health, and creating jobs in the process – more wells in just the first 14 months than in the previous 9 years combined. The Shapiro Administration is ramping up its efforts to plug […]

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 […]