Press Releases

Governor Shapiro Tours Community College of Allegheny County, Highlights How New Blueprint for Higher Education and Proposed Budget Will Give Students the Freedom to Chart Their Own Course

After a year of working with higher education leaders across the Commonwealth, Governor Shapiro unveiled his higher education blueprint to ensure Pennsylvania students have the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed. After 30 years of disinvestment, Pennsylvania ranks 49th in the nation for investment in higher education – and the […]

First Lady Lori Shapiro and the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women Visit Patients R Waiting in Lancaster to Discuss Ways to Improve Maternal and Women’s Health

Lancaster, Pa – Today, First Lady Lori Shapiro met with members of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women and visited Patients R Waiting in Lancaster to learn more about how  the organization is addressing the maternal mortality crisis by providing Black and Latina expectant moms  with doula support and discuss steps the Commonwealth can take to […]

WATCH: What Pennsylvania Businesses and Business Leaders Are Saying About Governor Shapiro’s New Economic Development Strategy, Main Street Matters Program

Harrisburg, PA – Since Governor Josh Shapiro launched the first statewide economic strategy in decades, Pennsylvania businesses and community leaders have voiced their support for the Shapiro Administration’s plan to invest in economic development, innovation, and job creation. Governor Shapiro knows that a growing economy that works for all is key to creating real opportunity […]

ICYMI: In First Two Weeks After Budget Address, Governor Shapiro Visits Small Businesses & Main Streets All Across Pennsylvania to Highlight His Plans to Create Economic Opportunity

The Governor’s plan to invests $25 million in main streets and small businesses received bipartisan praise all across the Commonwealth.  “This is the time for us to be bold in Pennsylvania. This is the time for us to invest in Pennsylvania. This is the time to make our main streets come alive in Pennsylvania and […]

Main Street Matters: Governor Shapiro Visits Lemoyne to Highlight Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create Economic Opportunity for PA Main Streets and Small Businesses

Governor Shapiro’s budget proposal puts forth a bold vision to create economic opportunity all across Pennsylvania. Supporting the Commonwealth’s small businesses and main streets is a critical component of the Governor’s economic development strategy – and his budget proposes $600 million in new and expanded investments to implement the strategy. Lemoyne, PA – Today, while […]