PEC released the following statement in response to Governor Josh Shapiro’s announcement today that he has filed a lawsuit to compel the release of federal funds committed to Pennsylvania:
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) applauds Governor Shapiro’s action today to secure federal funding that was enacted in law with bipartisan support and committed to Pennsylvania. This funding is essential to every corner of our state – remediating abandoned mine lands and plugging orphaned wells, investing in new clean energy technologies to make businesses and industry more competitive, and helping everyday citizens save money on home improvement and energy costs. From engineers to skilled workers to equipment operators to manufacturers, these programs put Pennsylvanians to work and improve our economy and communities. Now is not the time to shrink from the challenges we face. The federal government must honor its commitments and advance solutions that benefit all citizens of our Commonwealth.