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Governor Josh Shapiro

@GovernorShapiro

48th Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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We have a $14B surplus that we can invest in:

📚 Higher ed
🍎 K-12 ed
🚫 public safety
⚕️ mental health
🚊 public transit
... and so much more, all while cutting taxes.

And we’d still have $11B in the bank by June 2025.

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Tourism contributes $77 billion to our economy and supports nearly 500,000 jobs — so it's common sense to prioritize it when we consider economic development.

And with coming to Pennsylvania, the world will see that PA truly has it all.

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Every year, I love coming to The Tricky Triangle to watch some of the best drivers and crews in the world navigate those three turns.

This year, I’m excited that we’re sponsoring The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISIT PA.

Every year, I love coming to The Tricky Triangle to watch some of the best drivers and crews in the world navigate those three turns. This year, I’m excited that we’re sponsoring The Great American Getaway 400 presented by @visitPA.
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.NASCAR races are some of the biggest and best sporting events in the world — and this year, Pennsylvania tourism is taking the driver’s seat at Pocono Raceway.

Come experience the thrill of The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISIT PA!

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Introducing The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA!

We’re making history in motorsports by sponsoring the annual NASCAR Cup Series event at Pocono Raceway for the first time ever…

Because nobody does it better than Pennsylvania.

Introducing The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA! We’re making history in motorsports by sponsoring the annual @NASCAR Cup Series event at @PoconoRaceway for the first time ever… Because nobody does it better than Pennsylvania.
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We’ve partnered with Governor Josh Shapiro and @VISITPA as the entitlement sponsor of our NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, July 14.

The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VISITPA highlights our new state tourism brand.

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We’ve partnered with Pocono Raceway and @VISITPA as the entitlement sponsor of our NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, July 14.

The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VISITPA highlights our new state tourism brand.

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Medical debt disproportionately affects our rural communities, weighing them down like an anchor and making it harder to reach financial stability.

An investment of just $4 million will wipe out $400 million of this debt.

It’s a commonsense return on investment — let's get it

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Small businesses bind our communities together — they're where we go to shop, eat and catch up with loved ones. 
 
Let’s give them the support they deserve to thrive. 
 
My budget invests $25 million into our Main Street Matters initiative to strengthen small businesses across

Small businesses bind our communities together — they're where we go to shop, eat and catch up with loved ones.    Let’s give them the support they deserve to thrive.    My budget invests $25 million into our Main Street Matters initiative to strengthen small businesses across
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More than 1 million Pennsylvanians rely on public transit every single day — giving them the freedom to travel throughout their communities and the opportunity to succeed. 
 
My budget invests $1.5 billion over 5 years into public transit systems across all 67 counties to help

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Tourism contributes $77 billion to Pennsylvania’s economy every year — supporting jobs and strengthening communities across our Commonwealth. 
 
Let’s invest more in tourism marketing to bring more people to PA, boost our small businesses, and create real opportunity here in

Tourism contributes $77 billion to Pennsylvania’s economy every year — supporting jobs and strengthening communities across our Commonwealth.    Let’s invest more in tourism marketing to bring more people to PA, boost our small businesses, and create real opportunity here in
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I believe that there should be no wrong door to access state government and that state government's top priority should be serving Pennsylvanians.
 
Since Day One, we've worked to meet the Pennsylvanians where they are — both online and in their communities — and this new site is

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Whether you are looking to register to vote, find health insurance, or start a business — the new PA.gov will help you find the digital services you’re looking for faster and easier.
 
We're making our state government work for Pennsylvanians.

Whether you are looking to register to vote, find health insurance, or start a business — the new PA.gov will help you find the digital services you’re looking for faster and easier.   We're making our state government work for Pennsylvanians.
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PA.gov is brand new — and has the services you need front and center.
 
Today, we’re launching a new design that makes state government services easier to find, more accessible, and readily available — helping Pennsylvanians take advantage of our Commonwealth's

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Had a blast visiting Arise Cafe, The Penn Wells, and Pop’s Culture Shoppe during our Great American Getaway RV Tour — some of the many amazing small businesses that line the main street of Wellsboro.

If you haven't been to Tioga County, you have to visit.

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Our tourism industry impacts almost every Pennsylvanian — creating real opportunity for our businesses while improving the quality of life for local residents. 
 
To ignore that makes no strategic sense. 
 
My budget invests in tourism, attracts more folks to PA, and creates more

Our tourism industry impacts almost every Pennsylvanian — creating real opportunity for our businesses while improving the quality of life for local residents.    To ignore that makes no strategic sense.    My budget invests in tourism, attracts more folks to PA, and creates more
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I know many seniors are worried about high costs and whether they can afford to stay in the homes where they've put down roots, raised their kids, and lived meaningful lives.

That’s why I signed the largest targeted tax credit for seniors in nearly two decades and why I want to

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Pennsylvania is the Great American Getaway. 
 
Come visit our beautiful communities, eat our world-famous food, and take part in fun activities for every member of the family. 
 
Plan your Great American Getaway now: VISITPA.com

Pennsylvania is the Great American Getaway.    Come visit our beautiful communities, eat our world-famous food, and take part in fun activities for every member of the family.    Plan your Great American Getaway now: VISITPA.com
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My Administration and our team at PA Emergency Management Agency are on the ground and coordinating with local authorities in Schuylkill County and I've talked with Schuylkill County leaders.

We have your back and will do whatever needed to help you all recover.

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72M people live within a 4-hour drive of Pennsylvania.  
  
That means in 4 hours, they can experience:  
🍽️ Award winning restaurants   
🏈 Championship-winning sports  
🌳 Stunning state parks  
🇺🇸 The most important historic sites in the nation  
... and so much more, all in

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