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Josh Shapiro: “Department of Agriculture only had to issue one [refund].”

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Governor Shapiro and Ag Secretary Redding Highlight How Administration's Work Supports Farmers

Published August 22, 2025 | Video Starts at 09:00

And by the way, DP has issued no refunds. Every permit's been done on time. And Department of Agriculture only had to issue one [refund]. Why do I share that with you? Because we're putting our money where our mouth is. Because we believe in the systems we've built. (09:00–09:04)

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Asserts that the Department of Agriculture issued only one refund for permit processing delays.

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