Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed eight bipartisan bills into law aimed at modernizing licensing processes, supporting veterans, expanding educational access for military families, and protecting waterways. The new laws streamline medical licensing, allowing doctors, nurses, and physical therapists from over 40 states to begin working in Pennsylvania within days instead of months. Additionally, the state has significantly reduced wait times for various permits and licenses, including barber licenses from nearly two weeks to same-day processing and business permits from eight weeks to one day. The legislation also supports mental health services expansion in 778 schools and includes a $30 million budget allocation for firefighter equipment and recruitment. Pennsylvania has invested heavily in K-12 education, funding student mental health resources and free breakfast programs. Economic development efforts have unlocked over $1 billion from the Commonwealth and attracted more than $25 billion in private sector investment over two years.