ICYMI: Lieutenant Governor Davis Wraps Up “Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets” Tour

Davis Visited Montgomery, Luzerne, Fayette, Carbon, Allegheny, and Adams counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administration’s ongoing efforts to lower costs and grow the economy to help address the affordability crisis.

Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis have delivered seven tax cuts since taking office, which are part of a broader plan to put more money back into the pockets of Pennsylvanians across all 67 counties.

May 18, 2026

HARRISBURG, PA – Over the last few weeks, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis has traveled across the Commonwealth on a “Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets” tour to highlight how the Shapiro-Davis Administration is cutting taxes, lowering costs and growing Pennsylvania’s economy.

Lt. Gov. Davis visited Montgomery, Luzerne, Fayette, Carbon, Allegheny and Adams counties to discuss the rising costs of child care, energy, and housing – as well as the Administration’s proposed solutions for the affordability crisis.

Last year, the Shapiro-Davis Administration delivered more than $450 million in relief to seniors and working families through an expanded Property Tax and Rent Rebate program and an increase to the Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit.

More relief is on the way in 2026, including $193.5 million through the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and an estimated $36 million in savings from a new student loan interest deduction.

The Shapiro-Davis Administration is also pursuing relief for utility consumers that are struggling with rising energy costs.

In April, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that PECO, Pennsylvania’s largest utility company, will withdraw a recent proposed rate case before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) that would have increased electricity and natural gas bills for customers across southeastern Pennsylvania. The action will prevent unreasonable price increases for 1.7 million Pennsylvanians, saving them $510 million on their utility bills.
In February, the Governor secured an extension of his price cap through PJM Interconnection through 2030. Combined with prior savings secured through his earlier legal action against PJM and settlement, the Governor’s price cap has now delivered $45 billion in total savings for PJM customers — including an estimated $806 back for the average Pennsylvania household over the next four years.

In addition, the Administration recently unveiled the Commonwealth’s first-ever Housing Action Plan, which will address critical needs across the Commonwealth by building and preserving more homes, protecting renters, supporting manufactured homeowners, strengthening housing coordination and modernizing local planning and permitting.

Here’s what Pennsylvanians have been reading and watching about the “Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets” tour:

Norristown, Montgomery County

WPVI: Lt. Governor Davis kicks off ‘Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets’ tour

Mountain Top, Luzerne County

Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice: Lt. Gov. Davis touts assistance programs in Mountain Top

Wilkes-Barre Times Leader: Lt. Gov. Davis highlights child care initiatives during Mountain Top visit

WBRE/WYOU: ‘Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets” tour stop

Connellsville, Fayette County

Connellsville Daily Courier: Davis promotes 'Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets' during Fayette visit

WTAE: Lowering energy costs

KDKA: PA creates special counsel for energy affordability to hold utility companies accountable

Palmerton, Carbon County