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ICYMI: Housing Advocates, Legislators Praise Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order to Expand Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Boost Competitiveness 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 13, 2024  MEDIA CONTACT:Governor’s Press Office, ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov   “Housing costs are rising and the housing need is growing. We need to focus on a comprehensive solution… and policies that address…

Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating Pennsylvania’s First Housing Action Plan to Increase Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Make Commonwealth More Competitive

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 12, 2024  MEDIA CONTACT:Governor’s Press Office, ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov   Governor Josh Shapiro recognizes that affordable housing is key to economic development and growth across the Commonwealth    First-Ever Comprehensive Housing Action…

Shapiro-Davis AdministrationAnnounces $56.5 Million in Grant Funding to Combat Gun Violence and Create More Afterschool and Out-of-School Opportunities for Our Kids 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 12, 2024  Contact: Governor’s Press Office: ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov    PCCD: Ali Gantz, algantz@pa.gov  Available funding includes $45 million for Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) grants and $11.5 million for first-ever Building Opportunity through…

Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Re-Establishing Pennsylvania Office of Gun Violence Prevention Led by Lt. Governor Austin Davis to Create Safer Communities 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 10, 2024  MEDIA CONTACT: Governor’s Press Office, ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov       Governor Josh Shapiro updates Executive Order issued by Governor Tom Wolf to bring together State Agencies, Stakeholders, and Members of Law Enforcement…