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PA firefighters urge Shapiro to remove PFAS chemicals from their gear
Shapiro visited Blair County this week to promote his budget’s proposed investments in first responders.
Agriculture
The ‘swatting’ threats against Pennsylvania schools, explained
The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating false reports of violence that were called into 911 centers on March 29.
Agriculture
‘We need to redouble our efforts’: Josh Shapiro renews his fight against the bird flu
The governor and Sen. Scott Martin met with farmers to discuss the latest measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
Education
Pennsylvania joins several other states in pushing for universal free breakfasts for kids
Lawmakers nationwide are passing bills that would make free school meals permanent following the end of a federal pandemic-era program.
Transportation
State and local officials press to increase rail safety regulations after Norfolk Southern derailments
Lawmakers want railroads to tell local emergency responders if hazardous materials are going through their towns.
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5 takeaways from Josh Shapiro’s first budget address
Shapiro outlined a $44 billion budget that includes funding increases for education, policing.
Budget
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first budget by the numbers
The governor delivered his first budget address to the state Legislature Tuesday, proposing a $44.4 billion spending plan.
Education
Public school advocates warn lawmakers: ‘Don’t stall;’ fix the broken system now
Following the major court ruling regarding the state’s school funding system, lawmakers have some complicated equations to solve.
News & Politics
State officials ramp up scrutiny on Norfolk Southern’s handling of Ohio train derailment
Democrats and Republicans have called for the company to be held accountable for the incident.
Criminal Justice
Josh Shapiro calls on General Assembly to abolish the death penalty
The governor said he would grant a reprieve to any capital punishment warrant that comes across his desk.
Capitol Beat
From Walt Wit beer to Angus beef – here are Josh Shapiro and Jim Kenney’s major Super Bowl bets
Leaders from around Philadelphia and Kansas City are making friendly wagers ahead of the big game.
News & Politics
Shapiro, citing the importance of public safety, stops by PEMA headquarters for first state agency visit
Randy Padfield, who has served as director of the agency since 2019, will remain in his post.
News & Politics
As his first order of business, Shapiro undos college degree requirement for state jobs
The executive order – affecting 65,000 state jobs – came on the new governor’s first full day in office.
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Josh Shapiro is sworn in as Pennsylvania’s 48th governor
Shapiro promised to be ‘a governor for all Pennsylvanians.’
News & Politics
Tracking the transition: Everyone named to Josh Shapiro's new team (thus far)
UPDATE for Thursday Feb. 2, 2023: Shapiro announces his picks for state inspector general and secretary of the Department of General Services.
Campaigns & Elections
Shapiro begins gubernatorial transition
The Democratic governor-elect announced three transition appointments and shed light on his future as attorney general.
Campaigns & Elections
Here’s what Doug Mastriano said – and didn’t say – in his concession speech
Mastriano wished Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro well and said the state is in need of election law changes.
Campaigns & Elections
5 storylines to follow in the wake of Pennsylvania’s midterm elections
A recap of some of the major themes coming out of Election Day.
Campaigns & Elections
What Pennsylvania polls show heading into Tuesday
Final polls show Shapiro running away in the governor’s race and Oz and Fetterman locked in a dead heat
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