Josh Shapiro
Josh Shapiro is the 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, serving since January 2023. A moderate Democrat, he previously held roles as state attorney general and Montgomery County commissioner.
Known for his pragmatic leadership, Shapiro has focused on bipartisan initiatives, workforce development, and public health.
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Philadelphia Parking Authority Gets Over $800K For New Charging Station
Gov. Josh Shapiro and his administration recently announced a new $20 million investment for electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Pennsylvania, writes Mac Bell for ABC27…
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New Pop-up Installation Advocating For Clean Slate Laws Debuts at Independence Mall
If you walk near Independence Historic National Park in Center City, it will be hard to miss a glass box about the size of a…
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Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties Lead Push for $15 Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia and the surrounding counties are leading the way in the battle to increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania from the federal minimum of $7.25…
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HP Hood Facility in Northeast Philadelphia Finds New Owner
The HP Hood facility in Northeast Philadelphia has found its new owner in the Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, writes Harrison Cann for…
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Kayden’s Law Approved to Enhance Child Custody Safety in Pennsylvania
Kayden’s Law, a bill named in remembrance of a Lower Makefield girl who tragically lost her life in 2018, has been approved by Pennsylvania’s state…
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Agriculture to the Classroom: Inspiring Youngest Pennsylvanians During Ag Literacy Week
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently celebrated Ag Literacy Week, reading to second-graders at Avon Grove Charter School in Landenberg, Chester County, and touring the school farm, which was…
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Forbes: How A Former English Teacher Climbed the Ladder to Become Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education
Former superintendent of the Lower Merion School District Khalid N. Mumin, who was confirmed as Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education earlier this year, credits his 10th-grade English…
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WSJ: Shapiro’s PAyback Initiative Halves Permit Wait Times in Pennsylvania
Gov. Josh Shapiro launched a new policy last year aptly named PAyback to speed up the process of permit issuance in Pennsylvania, writes the Editorial…
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Equal Treatment for Skill Games and Casino Slot Machines Is Fair Play
As lawmakers consider Gov. Josh Shapiro’s timely proposal to tax and regulate skill games, they would be wise to follow the blueprint of one the…
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State’s Chief Transformation Officer Aims to Simplify How Pennsylvania Does Business, Unravel Red Tape
Pennsylvania is known as a notoriously tough place to start or run a business, but its new Chief Transformation Officer Ben Kirshner is working on…
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Former Senior Associate Counsel Named New Chairman of the Delaware River Port Authority
The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) has named James D. Schultz, the former Senior Associate Counsel for President Donald Trump, as its new chairman, writes…
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Pennsylvania Wine Production Rises to Fourth Nationwide, Boosting State Economy
Pennsylvania wine production moved up one spot from fifth to fourth in the nation, according to the findings from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s 2023…
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Gov. Josh Shapiro Proposes $25M Investment To Boost Small Businesses in Philadelphia
During a recent West Philadelphia visit to tout his “Main Street Matters” program, Governor Josh Shapiro proposed a $25 million investment to boost the region’s…
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Does Gov. Shapiro See a Presidential Run in His Future? Here Is What He Had to Say
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently discussed his track record as governor so far and whether he has a desire to run for president someday with…
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The Bellwether District is Set to Transform the Former Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery Site
A massive new project, The Bellwether District, is taking place at the site of the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in Philadelphia, reports Randy Gyllenhaal…
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For Pennsylvania State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, Fixing School Buildngs is Personal
Since State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler was elected to the Pennsylvania House in 2018, cleaning the state’s toxic and aging school buildings has been an important…
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Area Schools Like West Chester Receive Grant to Fight Food Insecurity on Campuses
The PA Hunger-Free Campus Initiative is awarding grants to thirty different colleges throughout Pennsylvania with the goal of combating food insecurity on school campuses, writes…
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Gov. Shapiro Proposes $282 Million Plan To Go Toward SEPTA, Public Transit Funding
Governor Josh Shapiro and his administration have presented his 2024-25 budget proposal, and it would include the commonwealth’s first increase in public transportation funding in…
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