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Permitting Reform

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Josh Shapiro Pennsylvania Economic Development PAyback Manufacturing Workforce

US Aug 24, 2026

Governor Josh Shapiro Enacts Executive Order Guaranteeing 21-Day Environmental and Building Permits

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signs Executive Order 2026-04, establishing mandatory 21-business-day review timelines for commercial building and environmental permits, backed by automatic fee refunds for state agency delays.

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Governor Josh Shapiro Enacts Executive Order Guaranteeing 21-Day Environmental and Building Permits

Economy

US Aug 24, 2026

Governor Josh Shapiro Enacts Executive Order Guaranteeing 30-Day Industrial Permitting and Vocational Grants

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro establishes the PA SITES Rapid Action Framework, enacting mandatory 30-day environmental permitting turnarounds and deploying $120 million for regional advanced manufacturing apprenticeships.

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Governor Josh Shapiro Enacts Executive Order Guaranteeing 30-Day Industrial Permitting and Vocational Grants