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This Week in the Shapiro Administration: Expanding Broadband Access Across Pennsylvania, Supporting Berks County Recovery Efforts, Launching the Statewide Safer Communities Tour, and More

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 24, 2023

This week, Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration continued to serve the people of Pennsylvania – highlighting plans to expand broadband access in communities all across our Commonwealth, supporting Pennsylvanians impacted by the flooding in Berks County and connecting them with resources, eliminating the birth certificate amendment request backlog, celebrating Urban Agriculture Week, and more.

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Under Shapiro Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Ranks Among Top Employers in the Nation

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 23, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro announced that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was ranked among the top employers in the nation by recent college graduates in a new survey conducted by Forbes Magazine and Statista. The Commonwealth was one of only six states included in the list of best employers for new graduates.

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From Beaver Falls to Pittston, Governor Shapiro Highlights His Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband Access Across the Commonwealth

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 22, 2023

Over the last two weeks, Governor Josh Shapiro traveled to Beaver and Luzerne counties to highlight his Administration’s plans to expand broadband infrastructure across the Commonwealth – ensuring every community has access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet.

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Shapiro Administration Opens Multi-Agency Resource Center for Pennsylvanians Impacted by Flooding in Berks County

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 21, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro and PEMA Director Randy Padfield, in coordination with the Berks County Department of Emergency Services, announced that the Shapiro Administration opened a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to provide individuals, families, and businesses affected by recent storm damage with in-person access to state and local resources.

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In Luzerne County, Governor Shapiro Highlights Administration’s Plans to Bring High-Speed, Affordable Broadband to Every Pennsylvania Community

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 20, 2023

During a visit to the Pittston Memorial Library in Luzerne County, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson highlighted the Shapiro Administration’s plans to expand broadband access across the Commonwealth using more than $1.16 billion in funding through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program and outlined plans to ensure every Pennsylvanian can access the internet.

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Governor Shapiro Signs Ten Bills Into Law

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 19, 2023

Governor Shapiro Signs Ten Bills Into Law

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Governor Shapiro Highlights Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband Access Across Pennsylvania During Visit to Beaver County

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 18, 2023

During a visit to the Carnegie Free Library in Beaver Falls, Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) discussed the Administration’s plans to use more than $1.16 billion in federal funds the Commonwealth will receive to expand broadband and ensure every Pennsylvanian can access the internet.

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Governor Shapiro, Department of Agriculture Announce Increased Investment in Urban Agriculture in Partnership With The GIANT Company

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 18, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Dave Lessard, The GIANT Company’s vice president, omni-channel merchandising, fresh, toured York Fresh Food Farms to announce the GIANT Company’s commitment of $200,000 to support 2023-24 PA Farm Bill Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants. The GIANT Company’s contribution boosts total funding to $700,000 for the state’s program aimed at increasing fresh food access in urban food deserts, addressing historical inequities, and feeding community opportunities to thrive together.

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Governor Shapiro Nominates Secretary of Banking and Securities

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 17, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro announced he is nominating Wendy Spicher to be Secretary of Banking and Securities. Spicher has previously served the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DOBS) as Interim Acting Secretary and Deputy Secretary for Depository Institutions.

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Governor Shapiro Visits Lower Alsace Township in Berks County to Pledge Administration’s Support as Flood Recovery Operations Continue

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 16, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield visited the Lower Alsace Township building in Berks County to meet with local Lower Alsace Township leaders and first responders after Sunday’s flash flooding.

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Governor Shapiro Signs Act 4 and Act 5 of 2023 Into Law

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 16, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro signed Act 4 (formerly Senate Bill 202) and Act 5 (formerly Senate Bill 262) into law.

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Pennsylvania House Passes Bipartisan Budget That Delivers on Governor Shapiro’s Key Priorities, Makes Historic, Commonsense Investments to Create a Stronger Economy, Safer and Healthier Communities, and Better Schools

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 15, 2023

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed HB 611, a budget bill for fiscal year 2023-24, which delivers on Governor Josh Shapiro’s commonsense proposals to solve the most pressing issues Pennsylvanians face. Governor Shapiro plans to sign this budget bill, accomplishing many of the priorities he laid out in March during his budget address, including historic funding for public K-12 basic education, significant investments in workforce development, new funding for community and economic development, and critical investments in agriculture and public safety.

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Fetterman, Colleagues Introduce New Bill to Expand Organic Agricultural Research

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 14, 2023

Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman, joined by Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), on Thursday introduced the Organic Science and Research Investment Act.

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Statement from Governor Shapiro on Budget Negotiations

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 14, 2023

This afternoon, Governor Josh Shapiro released the following statement ongoing budget negotiations:

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Casey Presses Caregiving Tech Company to Ensure Older Adults and Workers Aren’t Being Abused

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 14, 2023

U.S. Senate Committee on Aging Chairman Bob Casey (D-PA) wrote a letter to Papa Inc., a company that pairs older adults with a caregiver to assist them with daily non-medical tasks such as shopping, transportation, and assistance with prescriptions.

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Shapiro Administration Secures U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration for Businesses Impacted by the I-95 Collapse in Philadelphia

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 13, 2023

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Josh Shapiro announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted an administrative declaration of a disaster for the businesses impacted by the I-95 collapse in Philadelphia, PA.

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Casey, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Lower Costs for Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance, Invest in Domestic Advanced Biofuel Sources

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 12, 2023

U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1), Donald Norcross (D-NJ-1), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5), and Brendan Boyle (D-PA-2) introduced the Safeguarding Domestic Energy Production & Independence Act to bring down rising compliance costs associated with the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and ensure our Nation’s independent refiners can afford to continue production.

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Statement from Governor Shapiro on Ongoing Budget Negotiations

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 12, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro released the following statement on ongoing budget negotiations:

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READY4COPY//Swoboda: 'We need to verify that compliance exists in your county'

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 12, 2023

During a June 29 far-reaching interview with former military officer, GOP legislator and current Live Free TV host Allen West, Gina Swoboda discussed election integrity and related issues.

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Shapiro Administration Secures U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration for Businesses Impacted by R.M. Palmer Factory Explosion

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 11, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted an administrative declaration of a disaster for the businesses impacted by the R.M. Palmer factory explosion in West Reading, PA.