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Governor Shapiro Welcomes Dutch King and Queen, Signs $3.7B Trade Letter of Understanding

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro welcomed King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to Philadelphia on April 13, 2026. Trade between the Netherlands and Pennsylvania reached $3.7 billion in 2025, a 17 percent increase from 2024, including over $1.6 billion in pharmaceutical products. DCED Secretary Siger and Dutch Minister Sjoerdsma signed a Letter of Understanding focused on advanced manufacturing, robotics, life sciences, agriculture, sports, and academia cooperation.

PENNVEST Invests $284.2 Million Across 20 Counties for Water Infrastructure

The Shapiro Administration announced $284.2 million in PENNVEST funding for 33 water infrastructure projects across 20 Pennsylvania counties. Projects include drinking water treatment plant improvements, lead service line replacements, and wastewater system upgrades. Funding sources include the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, Clean Water Act grants, Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments, and state funds.

Governor Shapiro Hosts 2026 Easter Egg Hunt at Governor's Residence

Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro hosted Pennsylvania's 2026 Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Governor's Residence, welcoming pre-K students from across the Commonwealth. The fourth annual event, held in partnership with Pre-K for PA, highlighted the Shapiro Administration's commitment to early childhood education and child care investments, including $25 million in recruitment and retention grants, $7.5 million for Pre-K Counts, and $421.3 million for the Child Care Works Program.

Governor Shapiro Joins Multistate Lawsuit Challenging Executive Order 14399 on Election Administration

Governor Josh Shapiro joined a multistate lawsuit led by California, Massachusetts, Nevada, and Washington challenging Executive Order 14399, which seeks to establish a federal list of eligible voters through DHS and restrict mail-in voting via USPS. The lawsuit alleges the executive order unconstitutionally usurps states' constitutional authority to administer elections. Governor Shapiro and 17 other states joined the legal action in federal court.

Signs 3 Executive Orders Expanding Protections for Pennsylvanians with Disabilities and Autism

Governor Josh Shapiro signed three executive orders to strengthen protections for Pennsylvanians with disabilities and autism. The orders establish a new Governor's Advisory Commission on People with Disabilities, protect disability community rights and privacy within state government, and reauthorize the Developmental Disabilities Council within the Department of Human Services. The first executive order (EO 2026-01) rescinds and replaces EO 2002-5 and takes effect immediately.