Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis

The minimum wage was established to protect workers and create a standard of living to raise people out of poverty.    16 years at $7.25, the minimum wage is far below what’s necessary for workers to live, raise a family, and live a full life.     Let’s raise the wage.

With over 120 state parks and 2.2 million acres of forestland, outdoor recreation is big in Pennsylvania.     Every year since taking office, we’ve invested in our parks, trails, rivers and lakes to welcome even more visitors to PA and ensure every Pennsylvanian has the…

The Shapiro-Davis administration is working to ensure that everyone in Pennsylvania is provided with the opportunities they need to live life to the fullest, whatever that looks like for you.     That’s why we’ve invested heavily in afterschool programs, apprenticeships, and…

We're building a Commonwealth free from community violence by addressing the root causes to prevent it before violence even occurs.  Municipalities and local governments can now apply for grant funding to help reduce gun violence in their communities and better respond to crises…

We’re laser focused on cutting costs for Pennsylvanians.   Since taking office, this administration has delivered $136 million in savings through the expanded Child Care Tax Credit with some families receiving as much as $2,100.    That's what putting money back into the pockets…

What Congressional Republicans in Washington voted for will make life even harder for blue-collar and working-class people – all to give tax breaks to their billionaire friends.    I believe that those who are closest to the pain should be closest to the power. We’re seeing right…

Here in Pennsylvania, we put people first. That means investing in our classrooms, fixing our roads and bridges, making sure government runs at the speed of business, and creating better opportunities for Pennsylvanians to live their American dreams.

Like AI, aerospace and emerging technologies are being built right here in Pennsylvania, bringing high-quality jobs and bright minds to our Commonwealth. This administration will continue to grow these industries so we can remain competitive and keep Pennsylvania in pursuit…

The targeted investments we’ve made in education are starting to see real results - improved test scores, better graduation rates, and healthier students, but that doesn’t mean we stop there. Let’s continue to fairly fund education and provide our educators with the resources…

With the fifth largest veteran population in the country, Pennsylvania must do more to support our veterans, in every stage of their lives, so they can live with the dignity and respect they deserve. It’s time to invest more in our veterans. Let’s get this done.

Our firefighters risk their lives everyday to keep our communities safe. It’s our responsibility to make sure they have the support they need to do the job well and be safe themselves.    That's why we’ve proposed $30 million for our PA fire companies to upgrade equipment,…

Whether it’s finding a provider in your price range or securing a spot for your child, child care can be one of the biggest hurdles parents face when having a newborn.     The Shapiro-Davis administration is working to solve this by investing $55 million in our child care…

Our public transit systems are a lifeline for Pennsylvanians. As the son of a union bus driver, I’m proud to stand with our transit workers as we work to secure the funding that will keep everyone on the move.

Many of our seniors are living on a fixed income and since taking office, this administration has been focused on cutting costs and delivering for our older Pennsylvanians.    So let’s invest in the things that matter most to seniors like public transit, affordable housing, and…

Summer is in full swing and nobody does it like Pennsylvania.    Whether it’s visiting the Pocono Mountains, exploring small towns, or catching a baseball game, your next great American getaway starts here. Check our everything PA has to offer at: visitpa.com.

Like many other states, Pennsylvania is experiencing a child care worker shortage – making it harder for parents to find and afford care.     We’ve proposed investing $55 million in our child care workers directly, by creating bonuses for the essential work they provide to our…

This Commonwealth remains committed to investing in after & out-of school programs so kids and teenagers have a safe place to go, away from violence.    We’re proposing an increase of $10 million to expand access to these programs so that even more young people can find the…

Firearm suicides remain disproportionately high among rural populations, leaving a devastating impact on tight-knit communities and families alike.    Grant funding is now available for local governments and non-profits to apply for who work to prevent and respond to firearm…

Collective bargaining improves wages, ensures safe working conditions, creates stability in the workforce and most importantly, it’s a protected right in Pennsylvania.     I stand with our workers today and everyday, those who are unionized and those who are fighting to be, as we…