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Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro Fills Executive Staff With Loyal Allies, Political Veterans

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro Fills Executive Staff With Loyal Allies, Political Veterans

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisors, mediators, and policy experts with political veterans and loyal allies. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 20, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
Who Has Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro Nominated for His Cabinet?

Who Has Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro Nominated for His Cabinet?

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed cabinet would assemble people from across the ideological spectrum who already have experience at top levels of government and public service. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 19, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
Democrat Josh Shapiro Sworn in as Pennsylvania’s 48th Governor

Democrat Josh Shapiro Sworn in as Pennsylvania’s 48th Governor

HARRISBURG, Pa. — In his first moments as Pennsylvania’s 48th governor, Democrat Josh Shapiro touted his election as a rebuke of extremism and an embrace of bipartisanship. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 18, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. FULL ARTICLE
Secrecy Has Dominated Shapiro’s Transition to Pa. Governor. It May Be a Sign of What’s to Come.

Secrecy Has Dominated Shapiro’s Transition to Pa. Governor. It May Be a Sign of What’s to Come.

HARRISBURG, Pa. – For nearly two months, a team of advisors has been working to ensure Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro has a smooth transition from attorney general to head of the nation’s fifth-most populous state. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 17, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
How a Constitutional Amendment Gets on the Ballot in Pennsylvania

How a Constitutional Amendment Gets on the Ballot in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. – In 2020, Pennsylvania Republicans grew deeply frustrated with the normal legislative process. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 14, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
Pa. House at a Standstill as Deadline Nears to Get Relief for Child Sex Abuse Survivors on May Ballot

Pa. House at a Standstill as Deadline Nears to Get Relief for Child Sex Abuse Survivors on May Ballot

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s closely divided state House has recessed indefinitely, throwing the chamber’s agenda, including a number of far-reaching constitutional amendments, into limbo. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 11, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
This Pa. County Is About to Start a Hand Recount of Its 2020 Presidential Election Results

This Pa. County Is About to Start a Hand Recount of Its 2020 Presidential Election Results

More than two years after the last ballot was cast in the 2020 election, Lycoming County plans to recount all presidential votes by hand — an extraordinary step no other Pennsylvania county has taken. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 9, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
Wolf Asks Pa. Legislature to Advance Relief for Child Sex Abuse Survivors During Special Session

Wolf Asks Pa. Legislature to Advance Relief for Child Sex Abuse Survivors During Special Session

HARRISBURG, Pa. — In likely one of his last acts in office, Gov. Tom Wolf has asked the Pennsylvania legislature to gather for a special session Monday to pass a constitutional amendment allowing adult victims of childhood sexual abuse to sue the perpetrators. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 9, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
The Behind-the-Scenes Story of Mark Rozzi’s Surprising Rise to Pa. House Speaker

The Behind-the-Scenes Story of Mark Rozzi’s Surprising Rise to Pa. House Speaker

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Before delivering prepared remarks, newly elected Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi offered a short, extemporaneous thought on his surprising ascent from the chamber’s literal back bench to the speaker’s rostrum. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 7, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News