News sat down with Governor Josh Shapiro to talk about key issues facing Pennsylvania, including raising the minimum wage and the ongoing debate over legalizing recreational marijuana. Governor Shapiro is entering the second half of his term in office and says his main focus continues to be improving the lives
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized President Donald Trump for his pardons of about 1,500 people convicted for storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, including for violent offenses against Capitol police officers.
Today’s ceremony took place in the capitol’s decadent forum auditorium. Stacey Garrity was sworn in for her second term as state treasurer. She oversees the Commonwealths $160 billion funds. The office also keeps track of and returns unclaimed property, as well as runs several savings programs.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro returned to Johnstown this week, where he announced his gubernatorial campaign more than two years ago, and had a lot on his mind —
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The governor says he remains committed to commonsense Pennsylvania priorities and "where our priorities are aligned, I stand ready to work with the Trump Administration to continue our progress here in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Matt Gergely of Allegheny has died at the age of 45. The cause of his death has not been released, and his family is asking for privacy at this time.
I believe there’s more that unites us as Americans than divides us —and as the Trump Administration begins its work, we must focus on the commonsense issues that bring people together to move our Commonwealth and our country forward.
Toward the end, a reporter asked the governor about protecting healthcare in rural Pennsylvania. Governor Shapiro said they face “three acute situations” in Sharon, Scranton and in the Southeastern part of Pennsylvania.
Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $4.6 million investment into clean energy, writes the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.