Press Releases

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 […]

Governor Josh Shapiro Opens Application for Historically Disadvantaged Businesses to Access $10.5 Million in Eligible Funding

Eligible small diverse businesses can apply for funding grants to assist with working capital, inventory, equipment, marketing, and costs to support ongoing operations. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro is delivering on a major budget priority, opening the application window for small diverse businesses across the Commonwealth to apply for a total of $10.5 […]

One Year After East Palestine Train Derailment, the Shapiro Administration Remains Focused on Supporting Local Communities & First Responders

One-year after the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine on February 3, the Shapiro Administration is continuing to conduct precautionary tests of the soil and water in Beaver and Lawrence counties. Continued testing by DEP and PDA confirms no long-term contamination in Western PA related to derailment. At Governor Shapiro’s request, Norfolk Southern has […]

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 […]

Governor Shapiro Highlights New Economic Development Strategy, Importance of Robotics and Technology Sectors at Mill 19 in Pittsburgh

The strategy, which was created by the Shapiro Administration and partners from across Pennsylvania, guides our path forward to strong economic growth, jobs, and innovation. The Commonwealth will use the new comprehensive strategy to reach its full economic potential and ensure every Pennsylvanian has the opportunity to thrive.  Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Department […]