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November 20, 2024 - Hazleton, PA

Governor Shapiro Visits Major Hazle Township Development Project to Announce PA Permit Fast Track Program to Speed Up Government - Streamlining Approvals, Fueling Economic Growth, and Making Pennsylvania More Competitive

Governor Josh Shapiro highlighted Project Hazelnut in Luzerne County as he hosted an event to ceremonially sign Executive Order 2024-04, launching the Pennsylvania (PA) Permit Fast Track Program to streamline the Commonwealth's permitting process for critical economic development and infrastructure projects, boost transparency, cut timelines, and ensure government delivers results efficiently.

Project Hazelnut - a transformative technology campus in Northeastern Pennsylvania - exemplifies Governor Shapiro's commitment to growing Pennsylvania's economy all across the Commonwealth by improving permitting processes, reducing delays, and increasing our competitiveness by ensuring government operates at the speed of business.

The Executive Order directs the Office of Transformation & Opportunity (OTO) with leading the PA Permit Fast Track Program (Fast Track) - making OTO responsible for developing, managing, and coordinating the program to support complex and impactful projects across government agencies and private partners - in order to get project sponsors answers in a timely manner. The office will also work closely with project sponsors and oversee updates to the Fast Track dashboard, a publicly accessible online tool designed to ensure accountability for both state agencies and project sponsors. You can view the dashboard here.

Speakers Include:
Brian Stahl, Vice President of Development, NorthPoint Development
Governor Josh Shapiro
Ben Kirschner, OTO's Chief Transformation Officer
Hazleton Mayor Jeff Cusat
Dr. Anthony Griguoli, President, Griguoli Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center
Mary Malone, President and CEO, Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce



Governor Josh Shapiro hosts a ceremonial signing of the Executive Order establishing a permitting fast track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects that will create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. . .Led by the Governors Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), the Fast Track program will enhance coordination between projects and permitting agencies in order to ensure a faster and more customer-friendly service for major economic development and infrastructure initiatives in the Commonwealth. The Executive Order also sets up a public dashboard which will serve as an important accountability tool for both the state agencies and companies working on these projects.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26883_gov_permittingEO_DZ_01.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro hosts a ceremonial signing of the Executive Order establishing a permitting fast track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects that will create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. . .Led by the Governors Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), the Fast Track program will enhance coordination between projects and permitting agencies in order to ensure a faster and more customer-friendly service for major economic development and infrastructure initiatives in the Commonwealth. The Executive Order also sets up a public dashboard which will serve as an important accountability tool for both the state agencies and companies working on these projects.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26883_gov_permittingEO_DZ_02.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro hosts a ceremonial signing of the Executive Order establishing a permitting fast track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects that will create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. . .Led by the Governors Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), the Fast Track program will enhance coordination between projects and permitting agencies in order to ensure a faster and more customer-friendly service for major economic development and infrastructure initiatives in the Commonwealth. The Executive Order also sets up a public dashboard which will serve as an important accountability tool for both the state agencies and companies working on these projects.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26883_gov_permittingEO_DZ_03.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro hosts a ceremonial signing of the Executive Order establishing a permitting fast track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects that will create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. . .Led by the Governors Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), the Fast Track program will enhance coordination between projects and permitting agencies in order to ensure a faster and more customer-friendly service for major economic development and infrastructure initiatives in the Commonwealth. The Executive Order also sets up a public dashboard which will serve as an important accountability tool for both the state agencies and companies working on these projects.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26883_gov_permittingEO_DZ_04.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro hosts a ceremonial signing of the Executive Order establishing a permitting fast track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects that will create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. . .Led by the Governors Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), the Fast Track program will enhance coordination between projects and permitting agencies in order to ensure a faster and more customer-friendly service for major economic development and infrastructure initiatives in the Commonwealth. The Executive Order also sets up a public dashboard which will serve as an important accountability tool for both the state agencies and companies working on these projects.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26883_gov_permittingEO_DZ_05.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro hosts a ceremonial signing of the Executive Order establishing a permitting fast track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects that will create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. . .Led by the Governors Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), the Fast Track program will enhance coordination between projects and permitting agencies in order to ensure a faster and more customer-friendly service for major economic development and infrastructure initiatives in the Commonwealth. The Executive Order also sets up a public dashboard which will serve as an important accountability tool for both the state agencies and companies working on these projects.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26883_gov_permittingEO_DZ_06.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro hosts a ceremonial signing of the Executive Order establishing a permitting fast track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects that will create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. . .Led by the Governors Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), the Fast Track program will enhance coordination between projects and permitting agencies in order to ensure a faster and more customer-friendly service for major economic development and infrastructure initiatives in the Commonwealth. The Executive Order also sets up a public dashboard which will serve as an important accountability tool for both the state agencies and companies working on these projects.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26883_gov_permittingEO_DZ_07.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro hosts a ceremonial signing of the Executive Order establishing a permitting fast track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects that will create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. . .Led by the Governors Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), the Fast Track program will enhance coordination between projects and permitting agencies in order to ensure a faster and more customer-friendly service for major economic development and infrastructure initiatives in the Commonwealth. The Executive Order also sets up a public dashboard which will serve as an important accountability tool for both the state agencies and companies working on these projects.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26883_gov_permittingEO_DZ_08.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro hosts a ceremonial signing of the Executive Order establishing a permitting fast track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects that will create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. . .Led by the Governors Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), the Fast Track program will enhance coordination between projects and permitting agencies in order to ensure a faster and more customer-friendly service for major economic development and infrastructure initiatives in the Commonwealth. The Executive Order also sets up a public dashboard which will serve as an important accountability tool for both the state agencies and companies working on these projects.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26883_gov_permittingEO_DZ_09.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro hosts a ceremonial signing of the Executive Order establishing a permitting fast track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects that will create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. . .Led by the Governors Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), the Fast Track program will enhance coordination between projects and permitting agencies in order to ensure a faster and more customer-friendly service for major economic development and infrastructure initiatives in the Commonwealth. The Executive Order also sets up a public dashboard which will serve as an important accountability tool for both the state agencies and companies working on these projects.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26883_gov_permittingEO_DZ_10.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro hosts a ceremonial signing of the Executive Order establishing a permitting fast track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects that will create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. . .Led by the Governors Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), the Fast Track program will enhance coordination between projects and permitting agencies in order to ensure a faster and more customer-friendly service for major economic development and infrastructure initiatives in the Commonwealth. The Executive Order also sets up a public dashboard which will serve as an important accountability tool for both the state agencies and companies working on these projects.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26883_gov_permittingEO_DZ_11.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro hosts a ceremonial signing of the Executive Order establishing a permitting fast track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects that will create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. . .Led by the Governors Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), the Fast Track program will enhance coordination between projects and permitting agencies in order to ensure a faster and more customer-friendly service for major economic development and infrastructure initiatives in the Commonwealth. The Executive Order also sets up a public dashboard which will serve as an important accountability tool for both the state agencies and companies working on these projects.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26883_gov_permittingEO_DZ_12.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro hosts a ceremonial signing of the Executive Order establishing a permitting fast track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects that will create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. . .Led by the Governors Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), the Fast Track program will enhance coordination between projects and permitting agencies in order to ensure a faster and more customer-friendly service for major economic development and infrastructure initiatives in the Commonwealth. The Executive Order also sets up a public dashboard which will serve as an important accountability tool for both the state agencies and companies working on these projects.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26883_gov_permittingEO_DZ_13.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro hosts a ceremonial signing of the Executive Order establishing a permitting fast track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects that will create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. . .Led by the Governors Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), the Fast Track program will enhance coordination between projects and permitting agencies in order to ensure a faster and more customer-friendly service for major economic development and infrastructure initiatives in the Commonwealth. The Executive Order also sets up a public dashboard which will serve as an important accountability tool for both the state agencies and companies working on these projects.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26883_gov_permittingEO_DZ_14.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro hosts a ceremonial signing of the Executive Order establishing a permitting fast track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects that will create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. . .Led by the Governors Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), the Fast Track program will enhance coordination between projects and permitting agencies in order to ensure a faster and more customer-friendly service for major economic development and infrastructure initiatives in the Commonwealth. The Executive Order also sets up a public dashboard which will serve as an important accountability tool for both the state agencies and companies working on these projects.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26883_gov_permittingEO_DZ_15.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro hosts a ceremonial signing of the Executive Order establishing a permitting fast track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects that will create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. . .Led by the Governors Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), the Fast Track program will enhance coordination between projects and permitting agencies in order to ensure a faster and more customer-friendly service for major economic development and infrastructure initiatives in the Commonwealth. The Executive Order also sets up a public dashboard which will serve as an important accountability tool for both the state agencies and companies working on these projects.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26883_gov_permittingEO_DZ_16.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro hosts a ceremonial signing of the Executive Order establishing a permitting fast track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects that will create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. . .Led by the Governors Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), the Fast Track program will enhance coordination between projects and permitting agencies in order to ensure a faster and more customer-friendly service for major economic development and infrastructure initiatives in the Commonwealth. The Executive Order also sets up a public dashboard which will serve as an important accountability tool for both the state agencies and companies working on these projects.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26883_gov_permittingEO_DZ_17.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro hosts a ceremonial signing of the Executive Order establishing a permitting fast track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects that will create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. . .Led by the Governors Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), the Fast Track program will enhance coordination between projects and permitting agencies in order to ensure a faster and more customer-friendly service for major economic development and infrastructure initiatives in the Commonwealth. The Executive Order also sets up a public dashboard which will serve as an important accountability tool for both the state agencies and companies working on these projects.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26883_gov_permittingEO_DZ_18.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>