Shapiro Administration Awards Nearly $500,000 in New Funding to Support Community Planning Improvements in Eight Counties
September 12, 2023
The bipartisan budget that Governor Shapiro signed last month builds on this success by investing $2 million in the Municipal Assistance Program to help local governments on the frontlines of supporting their communities Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced new funding was awarded through the Municipal Assistance Program […]
Helping Communities Who Are On the Frontlines: 2023-24 Budget Increases Funding for Municipal Assistance Program by More than 250 Percent
August 23, 2023
Municipal Assistance Program helps communities work together to share resources and support their residents. Harrisburg, PA – The bipartisan, commonsense budget Governor Shapiro signed earlier this month makes historic investments in communities across the Commonwealth, from funding universal free breakfast for Pennsylvania students, to supporting historically disadvantaged businesses, to creating opportunities for communities to support […]
Pennsylvania is Open for Business: Bipartisan Budget Includes Governor Shapiro’s Proposed Funding to Spur Job Creation, Foster Innovation, and Make Pennsylvania More Economically Competitive
August 16, 2023
“The 2023-24 budget provides increased funding for key programs at the Department of Community and Economic Development, which marks an important step towards scaling our assets in innovation, investing in diverse businesses, and spurring job creation”“Investments in such programs as the Manufacturing PA Innovation and Historically Disadvantaged Business Programs will spark the innovative spirit and […]
Bipartisan Budget Follows Through on Governor Shapiro’s Promise to Make Pennsylvania a Leader in Economic Development, Innovation, and Job Creation
August 10, 2023
Commonsense budget provides funding to make the Commonwealth more competitive in attracting and growing businesses Harrisburg, PA – The 2023-2024 bipartisan budget, signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro, accelerates the work being done by the Shapiro Administration and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) by making bold new investments to support Pennsylvania […]
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
July 6, 2023
The bipartisan budget delivers on many of Governor Shapiro’s key proposals, including the largest increase in Basic Education Funding in Pennsylvania history, state funding for indigent defense for the first time, and significant investments in public safety, workforce & economic development, and agriculture. Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed HB 611, […]