Josh Shapiro

Nearly 700,000 veterans call Pennsylvania home — brave men and women who put on the uniform and served our Commonwealth and our country. On behalf of all of us, thank you for the countless sacrifices you made to fight for our freedoms and defend the values of our nation. You are the very best of us, and we’ve got your back. Happy Veterans Day, Pennsylvania.

Eight years ago today, we suffered the deadliest act of antisemitism in American history when a killer entered Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh while people prayed and murdered 11 of our neighbors. It’s been 2,922 days since the attack, but the pain still lingers in our Commonwealth. Today we offer prayers of comfort to those touched by this violence. Let today be a moment for action, remembrance, and resolve to combat antisemitism in all forms. May the memories of Joyce Fienberg, Richard Gottfried, Rose Mallinger, Jerry Rabinowitz, Cecil Rosenthal, David Rosenthal, Bernice Simon, Sylvan Simon, Daniel Stein, Melvin Wax, and Irving Younger forever be a blessing.

It took all 162 games, but the Phillies are headed to the postseason for the 5th straight year! 🔔 Bring on the Braves in the Wild Card Round. Let’s go Phillies! #RedOctober

Every woman deserves the freedom to choose. Donald Trump and far-right extremists think that the government has the right to make these deeply personal decisions FOR women. We don’t believe that here in Pennsylvania. I’ve repeatedly taken on Donald Trump in court to protect Pennsylvanians’ access to reproductive care — including the right to birth control and medication abortion. I’ll continue to protect that freedom. And I’ll make sure abortion remains safe, legal, and accessible in Pennsylvania.

Lori and I wish every Pennsylvanian observing Yom Kippur an easy and meaningful fast. G’mar chatima tovah.

Today, I stood before CEOs, researchers, and AI experts in Pittsburgh with a simple message: We need to take action NOW to rein in AI technology and regulate it at the federal level. Think about it: We don’t let pharmaceutical companies develop drugs and put them right out on the market, they must go through the FDA to prove they’re safe and effective first. And the FAA sets strict standards that every airplane must meet before passengers can fly on it. AI shouldn’t be treated any differently. With the online discourse on your feed over the weekend about the dangers of AI, I want to be clear: the future of a technology this powerful should be shaped by YOU — not CEOs who are more concerned about their bottomline than the impact this technology is having on our communities. We can’t kick the can down the road anymore. We need strict guardrails on this technology, its development, and its deployment in the real world. And every single one of us has a role to play in that effort. We can lead the way here in Pennsylvania.

BREAKING: We just won in the United States Supreme Court to protect your right to vote by mail. This is the final decision — Donald Trump’s illegal attempt to undermine our Constitution and prevent eligible voters from making their voices heard in this election by voting by mail has failed. Nothing will change here in Pennsylvania. Counties will continue to administer free, fair, safe, and secure elections. And I’ll stand ready to continue protecting your right to vote — no matter what the Trump Administration tries next.

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we remember the nearly 3,000 souls who we tragically lost that day — and honor the bravery of the men and women who stood up to evil and ran towards danger while others were running away. I've ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on public grounds across Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff in observance of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. May we never forget their service and sacrifice. And may their memories forever be a blessing.

From our teachers, to our trades men and women, to our nurses, our service workers, and so many more… these are the people powering progress here in Pennsylvania. They’ve always had our backs — and we have theirs.

BREAKING: We just won in court AGAIN, protecting Pennsylvanians’ right to vote by mail. Despite his attempts to inject chaos into our elections, nothing has changed here in Pennsylvania — eligible voters can still vote safely and securely by mail. The Constitution is clear: the authority to set election rules belongs to the states, not to the federal government and certainly not to Donald Trump. Make no mistake, I will not stop fighting for your right to vote.

Gloria was a true trailblazer and champion for women's equality. Throughout her life, she fought tirelessly to advance women’s rights and freedoms here at home and across the world. Whether it was fighting for the right to vote, the right for women to make their own decisions about their bodies, or giving a voice to the voiceless, her impact on young girls and women everywhere will be felt for generations to come. It’s now on all of us to continue that fight. May her memory forever be a blessing.

BREAKING: We just secured a HUGE deal with @Chobani to build their first dairy manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania — the largest single investment in PA Agriculture EVER. This $1.2 BILLION investment will create over 900 jobs over the next five years — and at full operation, Chobani will purchase 30% of the milk produced in Pennsylvania, supporting our dairy farmers for decades to come. Our farmers have always had our backs. And this deal makes clear: we have theirs.

A loss for the world, for America, for country music — and for the thousands of kids that Dolly helped learn to read here in the Commonwealth with her Imagination Library. May her memory, and her legacy, be a blessing to us all.

This is yet another slap in the face to one of our nation's strongest allies and trading partners. And it’s more than just petty, embarrassing name calling — Donald Trump and JD Vance's chaotic approach is jacking up prices on Pennsylvanians and hurting our economy.