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PRESS RELEASE – Statement by:  Mayor Michael Lombardo, League President, Mayor, City of Pittston and Amanda Serock, APMM President, Manager, Concord Township Regarding the Explosion and Fire that Occurred in Plum Borough

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 21, 2023Contact: Debbie Bitting, dbitting@pml.org, 717-236-9469, ext. *223 Statement by:  Mayor Michael Lombardo, League President, Mayor, City of Pittston and Amanda Serock, APMM President, Manager, Concord Township…

Governor Shapiro Announces Nearly $36 Million in Green Light-Go Grant Funds to Communities Across the Commonwealth to Improve Traffic Safety 

August 11, 2023PRESS RELEASE Governor Shapiro’s Administration continues to focus on practical improvements that make a difference in Pennsylvanians’ lives. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced today that 77 municipalities across…

Lunch & Learn Webinar: PA Department of Aging – Seniors in your Municipality – Listening Session on Pennsylvania’s Master Plan for Older Adults

On September 19 at 12 p.m., the Pennsylvania Municipal League is hosting a listening session on the Pennsylvania Master Plan for Older Adults – a 10-year, state-led, and stakeholder-driven strategic…

Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Commonsense Budget that Makes Historic Investments to Create a Stronger Economy, Safer and Healthier Communities, and Better Schools

August 03, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Governor Shapiro also plans to sign into law tomorrow a bill to expand the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and…

Governor Shapiro, Senator Casey, and Darlington Township Supervisors Announce Over $500,000 From Norfolk Southern for Road Repairs in Darlington

August 03, 2023 PRESS RELEASE At Governor Shapiro, Senator Casey, and Darlington Township’s Direction, Darlington Township Has Received More Than $1.2 Million from Norfolk Southern in Relief Following Train Derailment Along…

ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Creates First-in-the-Nation Workforce Training Program to Invest $400 Million in On-the-Job Training and Create 10,000 New Jobs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 1, 2023MEDIA CONTACT: ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Creates First-in-the-Nation Workforce Training Program to Invest $400 Million in On-the-Job Training and Create 10,000 New Jobs “We…

Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating New, First-in-the-Nation Workforce Training Program to Take Advantage of Historic Federal Infrastructure Funding

The Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Program is the first program of its kind in the nation and will expand Pennsylvania’s workforce, create opportunity, accelerate infrastructure projects, and grow the economy The…