July 16, 2024 - Bethlehem, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger joined Lehigh Valley legislators and local economic development leaders at a major redevelopment site in Bethlehem - the Bethlehem Steel General Office (SGO) Building - for a ceremonial bill signing of the new bipartisan budget that Governor Shapiro signed into law last week. The 2024-25 budget delivers on the Governor's key priorities to make Pennsylvania more competitive economically, grow the Commonwealth's economy, and create good-paying jobs.Included in the budget, Governor Shapiro secured $500 million for site development, including $400 million for the PA SITES (Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites) program, which could build on the work being done at the Bethlehem Steel General Office (SGO) Building.Speakers Include:Sen. BoscolaRep. SamuelsonJay GarnerSen. MillerGov. Shapiro