State Governor Josh Shapiro (PA)
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Recent News About State Governor Josh Shapiro (PA)
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Governor Shapiro Announces EAM-Mosca Will Invest $20.6 Million to Expand its Manufacturing Operation in Luzerne County
Governor Josh Shapiro announced that EAM-Mosca Corp., a leading provider of automatic strapping systems used in commercial packaging and headquartered in Hazleton, will invest $20.6 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Luzerne County, creating at least 50 new good-paying jobs within the next three years.
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Governor Shapiro Reopens I-95 in Philadelphia Twelve Days After Collapse
Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll officially reopened six lanes of traffic on I-95 after the deadly fire and collapse of the roadway just 12 days ago.
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Senate Overwhelmingly Confirms Governor Shapiro’s Nominee to Lead the Department of Environmental Protection
he Senate overwhelmingly confirmed Governor Josh Shapiro’s cabinet nominee Secretary Rich Negrin to lead the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). With more than 35 years of public and private sector leadership and an extensive management track record, Secretary Negrin previously served as Vice President of Regulatory Policy and Strategy at Commonwealth Edison and as City Manager & Deputy Mayor of Administration & Coordination of the City of Philadelphia. He is the first Latino Secretary of DEP.
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Senate Unanimously Confirms Governor Shapiro’s Nominee to Lead the Department of Corrections
The Senate unanimously confirmed Governor Josh Shapiro’s cabinet nominee Secretary Laurel Harry to lead the Department of Corrections.
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Senate Overwhelmingly Confirms Governor Shapiro’s Nominees to Lead the Departments of Education and Insurance, Office of the State Fire Commissioner
The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed three of Governor Josh Shapiro’s cabinet nominations: Department of Education Secretary Khalid Mumin, Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys, and Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook. Read more about the cabinet members below.
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Governor Shapiro Announces Schless Bottles Will Relocate to Pennsylvania, Create Nearly 100 New Manufacturing Jobs in Allentown
Governor Josh Shapiro announced that Schless Bottles, a premium plastic jars and bottles manufacturer, will relocate from its current manufacturing facility in northern New Jersey to Allentown.
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Governor Shapiro Announces Pennsylvania Will Receive $1.16 Billion in New Federal Funding to Expand Affordable, High-Speed Internet Access Across the Commonwealth
Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Commonwealth will receive more than $1.16 billion in federal funding to expand broadband in unserved and underserved areas to make sure every Pennsylvanian has access to affordable, high-speed internet.
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Governor Shapiro Signs Bipartisan Act 3 of 2023 Into Law
Governor Josh Shapiro signed Act 3 of 2023 (formerly Senate Bill 226) into law, with the bill’s primary sponsor, Senator Devlin Robinson.
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Governor Shapiro Signs Bipartisan Cybersecurity Consumer Protection Bill into Law
Governor Josh Shapiro held a formal signing ceremony for Act 2 of 2023 (formerly House Bill 739) with the bill’s prime sponsor, Representative Kevin Boyle.
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Senate Overwhelmingly Confirms Governor Shapiro’s Nominees to Lead the Departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs, Labor and Industry
The Senate confirmed two of Governor Josh Shapiro’s cabinet nominations: Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Latika Davis-Jones and Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker. Secretary Davis-Jones and Secretary Walker have each led their agencies as they’ve made Commonwealth services more accessible for Pennsylvanians and supported those suffering from substance use disorder and Pennsylvania workers, respectively.
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Governor Shapiro Announces All Cabinet Members and Senior Executive Staff Have Completed Mandatory Ethics Training
Governor Josh Shapiro announced that more than 1,800 Commonwealth employees, including all cabinet members and their deputies, all Governor’s Office executive staff, and senior managers with the Commonwealth – have completed mandatory in-person ethics and integrity training led by government ethics expert Eric Fillman.
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El Gobernador Josh Shapiro y el Secretario de PennDOT Mike Carroll Anuncian que la Ruta I-95 Reabrirá Este Fin de Semana
Hoy, el Gobernador Josh Shapiro y el Secretario Mike Carroll del Departamento de Transporte de Pensilvania (PennDOT) anunciaron que se reabrirá la I-95 este fin de semana, antes del plazo proyectado de dos semanas que se había estimado.
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Governor Shapiro, PennDOT Secretary Carroll Announce I-95 Will Reopen This Weekend as the Shapiro Administration’s Response Continues Ahead of Schedule
Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll announced that I-95 will be reopened this weekend, ahead of the originally projected two-week timeline.
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Governor Josh Shapiro Briefs President Biden on I-95 Collapse, Announces Highway Will Reopen Within Two Weeks
Governor Josh Shapiro joined President Biden for an aerial tour of the I-95 construction site and briefed him on the Shapiro Administration’s all hands on deck response to get the highway reopened safely and as quickly as possible.
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I-95 Update: “Very Productive Day” as Construction on Interim Solution Gets Underway
This morning, after the demolition was completed days ahead of schedule, crews began work on building the interim roadway. Significant progress was made throughout the day, as a base of foamed glass aggregate was laid on the roadway to serve as the foundation as crews fill in the gap up to the surface level of I-95.
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Governor Shapiro and PennDOT Announce I-95 Demolition is Now Complete
Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the demolition of the damaged section of I-95 is complete – days ahead of schedule.
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I-95 Update: Governor Shapiro and PennDOT Announce Demolition is Complete, Construction Underway to Reopen the Roadway
Governor Shapiro and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the demolition of the damaged I-95 section is complete ahead of schedule as crews continue working around the clock to repair the roadway.
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I-95 Update: Live Feed Up and Running Ahead of Schedule on Pa.Gov/i95Updates
Governor Josh Shapiro returned to the site of the I-95 collapse to announce that the demolition is proceeding ahead of schedule and detail the reconstruction plan to get the roadway reopened safely and as quickly as possible.
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Governor Shapiro, PennDOT, Local, and Federal Partners Announce I-95 Reconstruction Plan to Safely and Quickly Reopen Roadway
Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, U.S. Department of Transportation Under Secretary for Policy Carlos Monje, Ryan Boyer from the Philadelphia Building Trades Council, and contractors announced that the demolition of the damaged section of I-95 is expected to be complete on Thursday – well ahead of schedule – and that the Administration, engineers, and contractors have developed a plan to safely and quickly reopen the roadway.
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Shapiro Administration Provides Update on I-95 Response
The Shapiro Administration, the City of Philadelphia, and federal partners continue to respond to the partial collapse of Interstate 95 between Exits 30 and 32 in Philadelphia.