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Gov. Josh Shapiro ceremonially signs the General Appropriations Bill during a visit to YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County on July 20, joined by DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, YWCA CEO Maddie Young and board member Andrea Greene, highlighting a $12 million budget increase for Pennsylvania's rape crisis centers.

Carlisle, Pa. — Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pa. Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh visited YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County to meet with community leaders, advocates, and survivors to highlight the $12 million increase secured in the 2026-27 budget to support rape crisis centers — the largest increase in state history. 

This year’s budget doubles funding for these critical centers — for a total of $24.17 million — ensuring vital resources including legal support and counseling remain accessible and available to survivors. Since taking office, the Governor has driven out more than $60 million to the Commonwealth’s rape crisis centers. 

Originally published on northcentralpa.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.

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