Governor Shapiro’s Budget Proposal Tackles Child Care Crisis in Schuylkill County

Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposal could take a significant step toward addressing Pennsylvania’s child care crisis, including a targeted investment of $55 million to recruit and retain child care workers. 

Senator Argall Raises Concerns Over Governor Shapiro's Energy Plan Impact on Schuylkill/Carbon Coal Refuse Plants

Senator Dave Argall has expressed apprehension over Governor Josh Shapiro's newly proposed energy plan, citing potential repercussions for four local coal refuse plants situated in Schuylkill and Carbon Counties.

Pennsylvania's Largest Indoor-Grown Leafy Greens Production Facility to Open in Schuylkill County

On Wednesday, Governor Josh Shapiro, Senator Dave Argall, and Representative Dane Watro joined Little Leaf Farms to announce the grand opening of the Commonwealth's largest indoor-grown leafy greens production facility in McAdoo.

Pennsylvania Governor Visits Schuylkill County to Break Ground on World’s Largest Integrated Specialty Gases Facility

On Wednesday, Governor Josh Shapiro visited Hometown in Schuylkill County to announce a $300 million investment in semiconductor specialty gases manufacturing that will create nearly 200 jobs in Schuylkill County, including 68 permanent, union jobs. 

Governor Shapiro Signs First Executive Order, Announcing 92 Percent of Commonwealth Jobs Do Not Require a Four-Year Degree

On his first full day in office, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that effective immediately, 92 percent of state government jobs - about 65,000 positions - do not require a four-year college degree.