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Harrisburg, PA ~ Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has received praise for his newly formed Office of Outdoor Recreation, which is seen as an example of "government done right". The office was created with the signing of a bipartisan budget that invests $112 million to improve state parks and forests, and spur economic growth in the outdoor recreation industry.

The Office will coordinate efforts with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), the departments of Community and Economic Development and Health, PennDOT, and others, to create a cohesive strategy for the growth and expansion of the outdoor sector. This sector adds $14 billion to Pennsylvania's economy and accounts for 152,000 jobs.

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The Shapiro Administration's Office of Outdoor Recreation has been met with positive reviews from Pennsylvanians. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette called it "government done right", while other outlets such as Daily Courier, TribLive, GoErie, Pennsylvania Capital-Star, ABC27, KDKA and LVB have all praised the move.

Governor Shapiro's Press Office said in a statement that this strategy shows a keen understanding of how government works and how to make it work better. They added that this is just one example of how the Shapiro Administration is making state government more accessible and effective for all Pennsylvanians.

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