Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of Sept. 4. The Pennsylvania Senate is scheduled to return to session Sept. 18. The state House of Representatives is scheduled to reconvene Sept. 26.

Shapiro Signs Executive Order to Open Up New Opportunities

On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2023-18 to increase opportunities for small and small diverse businesses to compete for state contracts, make the commonwealth procurement process more accessible, and take actionable steps to help small businesses and small diverse businesses grow, succeed, and create good-paying jobs.