HARRISBURG, PA – The week of April 13, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis will hit the road for a statewide “Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets” tour, highlighting how the Shapiro-Davis Administration is cutting taxes and lowering costs for Pennsylvania families, seniors, and businesses amidst rising expenses.
The tour kicks off Tuesday, April 14, with a stop in Norristown, Montgomery County, and will include additional events in Luzerne, Fayette, Carbon, and Adams counties. Ahead of the launch, Lt. Gov. Davis previewed the tour in a video shared on social media.
“Pennsylvania is the only state in the northeast with a growing economy, and we were third in the nation last year for job growth,” said Davis. “But the health of an economy isn’t just measured in jobs numbers or the stock market – it’s measured in whether everyday Pennsylvanians feel like they aren’t just getting by, but they’re getting ahead. Because of President Trump’s reckless and chaotic policies, Pennsylvania’s working families, seniors, and small businesses are struggling with higher costs for groceries, health care, energy, and more. At this moment, when many working families and seniors are struggling, the Shapiro-Davis Administration is putting more money back in their pockets.”
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.
At the same time, external pressures continue to drive up costs for Pennsylvanians. Stanford University estimates that rising gas prices will cost American households an average of $850 more this year, while tariffs are expected to add more than $2,500 in additional annual costs. With expenses increasing across energy, housing, and everyday goods, the Shapiro-Davis Administration is advancing additional efforts to lower costs and grow the economy:
- A first-ever Housing Action Plan to increase housing supply and reduce costs for renters and homeowners
- A comprehensive “Lightning Plan” energy strategy to create jobs and lower energy prices
- Continued advocacy to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour, benefiting more than half a million workers
The Shapiro-Davis Administration is taking a comprehensive approach to strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy and deliver meaningful relief to Pennsylvanians.