Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis

Wishing Pennsylvanians across this Commonwealth a happy Holi celebration!
 
May this Festival of Color bring hope and new beginnings into your life and fill your heart with joy.

Since 2023, Pennsylvania has driven out state dollars to workforce development programs, benefiting more than 39,000 Pennsylvanians.

Now, we’re investing an additional $4.1 million to our Schools-to-Work program, supporting 17 projects that help high schoolers find careers that work for them.

Congratulations Roxanne Brown on becoming the first woman and first person of color to serve as the Steelworkers’ International President.

I can think of no better way to start Women’s History Month.

I’m the proud son of a hairdresser and a union bus driver. One of my grandfathers worked for the railroad and the other one was a steelworker. Steel and unions are part of my DNA, just like it is for every brother and sister in the @steelworkers.bsky.social

My statement on the attacks in the Middle East:

It’s a hockey night in Pittsburgh!

The ICE facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties that were purchased in secret, do not belong here.

Our administration and our state agencies will do everything we can to prevent these facilities from becoming operational.

Shapiro administration seeks to assure Pa. farmers affected by avian flu outbreak • Pennsylvania Capital-Star Pennsylvania’s poultry industry brings in more than $7 billion annually, and is the largest sector of the state’s agriculture industry.

Pennsylvania is actively working with our partners in the federal government to mitigate the spread of avian flu at our poultry farms.
 
We want our farmers to know that we have your back and resources like PA’s HPAI Recovery Fund is available to you.

Pennsylvanians rely on 211 to help connect them with local resources that help with food assistance, counseling services, and even disaster recovery.

We’re calling to increase our state investment in 211 services by 33% this year.

Today, PA announced we are driving out $15 million to provide direct support to our small businesses to help entrepreneurs with costs to start or expand their businesses and grow local economies.

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, shaping our main streets and building community in every one of our 67 counties. When they succeed, everyone benefits.

In our 2026-27 state budget, we are once again proposing an increase to the minimum wage: 

➡️ Minimum wage increases from $7.25 to $15 an hour 
➡️ Tipped wages increase from $2.83 to $9 an hour 
 
More than two dozen states have raised their wages in the past few years. It’s time for PA to join them.

It’s through these initiatives that more Pennsylvanians are finding family-sustaining jobs and businesses are expanding.

Pennsylvania’s economy is growing, outpacing our competitors because we’ve prioritized investments in our diverse industries and created new avenues for workers to enhance their skills through workforce training and apprenticeship programs.

Pa. paid $4 billion in Trump's overturned tariffs

Pennsylvania families are the ones who paid the $4 billion price tag for the Trump tariffs. And it's Pennsylvanians who should see that $4 billion returned to them.

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I just convened the PA Emergency Management Council to accept the Governor's Emergency Declaration, ensuring our teams are able to help our communities recover from this winter storm quickly.
 
Our state agencies have already been coordinating before the storm began and will continue to do so.

The one thing every young person in Pennsylvania should know is that you have a voice and your voice matters.

The Trump tariffs caused prices to skyrocket, hurt American families, and disrupted our economy – and now the Supreme Court ruled the tariffs illegal.
 
This is a win for Pennsylvanians and Americans across the nation who lost money and saw their savings disappear from these unnecessary tariffs.

Since taking office, our administration has intentionally driven out dollars to retain and increase our teacher, child care, and law enforcement professionals because these are the workers that make Pennsylvania a great place to live.

"If I can give back to the community that gave me everything, what a victory that is in life." Madeline Loring was named the 2026 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year for her dedication and passion in educating every student that enters her classroom. Well deserved honor – congratulations Ms. Loring!

Ramadan Mubarak!
 
I want to wish everyone who celebrates, a blessed and peaceful fast. May this month of Ramadan bring happiness into your home and blessings for your family.

Underpaid and under pressure: The eldercare workforce leading America's job growth The fastest-growing U.S. jobs are in homes and nursing facilities, caring for an aging population. But worker shortages and policy threaten the pipeline.

In the last few years, Pennsylvania has taken steps to grow our elder care network, creating more avenues for people to find employment in this field.
 
The proposed 26-27 state budget can further these investments and reduce our caregiver worker shortage in PA.

Our communities are safer and more resilient from gun violence than they were four years ago because we took a different approach to public safety: community driven solutions.

Happy Lunar New Year!
 
May the Year of the Fire Horse bring you good health, prosperity and strength in every opportunity you seek.

It was an honor to meet Rev. Jackson two years ago. From the front lines of the civil rights movement to global human rights advocacy, his moral courage moved a nation forward. His work was inspirational to me and so many others.

May his legacy and memory forever be a blessing. Rest in power.

As we approach our 250th anniversary of this nation, I am reminded of the service and strength of our previous leaders like George Washington that founded this country on the belief that there could be something better–that people could choose their leadership & choose again.

Happy Presidents’ Day.

By directing state dollars to PA youth programs, kids and teenagers have more places to go when they’re not in school that are safe and fun.
 
Saundra’s program, The Link 4 Youth, directly benefited from these investments, accepting over a dozen more students into their program for at-risk youth.

Happy Valentine’s Day to my beautiful daughter, Harper. You keep me on my toes and make every day brighter.

To my best friend, partner, and mother of our child, happy Valentine’s Day, Blayre. ❤️

To honor Black History Month, Pittsburgh Public Schools teamed up with the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates to recognize the Black leaders making a difference in the south west – including my wife and Second Lady, Blayre Holmes Davis.
 
Black history is not just in the past, it’s happening every day.