She was an avid figure skater who skated competitively into high school before studying political science at Temple. Promise:Shapiro said he wouldinclude a line itemin his first budget that funds legal representation for indigent Pennsylvanians. But they have some of the most important jobs in the new administration, and will work behind the scenes with Shapiro to help him implement his plans as governor. Promise:Shapiro has said that the state needs to raisethe hourly minimum wage to $15, a position that legislative Democrats have long championed. Among people who work on and with Democratic campaigns, Hillary Clintons 2016 campaign, with its firm focus on Pennsylvanias cities and big suburbs, has become a model of how not to run a race in the state. Mann has said that reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 is possible, but will require Shapiro to take advantage of the bully pulpit and convince voters that legislative Republicans block efforts to create a livable future., Violent crime and public safety were popular talking points in the 2022 election cycle, and Shapirobrought the topics up often during his campaign. losing the state House for the first time since 2010. to purchase allowances to emit carbon dioxide. HARRISBURG A longtime aide of Josh Shapiro was chosen to become his chief of staff when Pennsylvanias current attorney general transitions to the office of Where was that with the American people or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. As a state representative, Vereb drew his partys ire for being willing to consider tax increases. The Office of Public Engagement prevents crime through outreach in communities across Pennsylvania. 1838-1915: 19th and Early 20th Century Attorneys General Tracking Pennsylvania Gov. (Tom Gralish/Philadelphia Inquirer). Click here to learn more about the role the Lancaster County Local Journalism Fund plays in Lancaster County and to make a tax-deductible donation. I think were all looking forward to hearing what he says in his budget speech, so we have a little bit better sense of what hes been hearing and what it is that hes thinking, said Katrina Robson, a partner at OMelveny & Myers LLP, which helped represent the school districts in the suit. Tim Freeman, a Philly-based hotel worker who serves as a steward and worked as a 2022 organizer, said people he spoke to at the door often didnt know it was an election year, or didnt realize Fetterman and Shapiro were both Democrats. A spokesman for Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says the Democrat is on a path to recovery after checking himself into a hospital for clinical depression earlier this month, and he is still expected to be away from the Senate for several weeks. And outside Philly, turnout was also relatively weak in smaller cities where lots of Black and Latino people live, such as Allentown, Hazleton, and Reading. He made pledges that reflect the priorities of a range of Pennsylvanias political factions, saying he will support data-driven changes to policing policy but alsocalling himself pro-police,. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? By the time he emerged from a bruising primary with little support from mainstream Republicans, Shapiro had spent his uncontested primary raising tens of millions of dollars and building campaign infrastructure across the state. December 6, 2022 / 1:40 PM I am humbled by this opportunity, Fritz said in a statement. Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. But that decline was much sharper in urban core areas, including in urban core areas where 2018 had seen strong turnout, Putnam added. To do so,he announced a planto lower the states corporate net income tax paid by businesses that are headquartered in the state and based on their total profits to 4% by 2025. Promise:Shapiro made several commitments to tighten gun control. However, the governors office can grant clemency and commute sentences. The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General enforces the law and defends the interests of the Commonwealth and its diverse citizens by: As provided by the Commonwealth Attorneys Act, the fundamental duties of the Attorney General are: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General Strawberry Square Before serving as First Deputy Attorney General, Michelle dedicated over 20 years of her career to the Bucks County District Attorneys Office taking on critical jobs including Chief of Major Crimes, Chief of Child Abuse, and First Assistant. University of Pittsburgh political analyst Lara Putnam, who already has been combing over available 2022 election data, pointed out a few areas of the state where Shapiros results were especially notable. Under a policy instituted in January, Democratic Gov. But Dean Browning, an unsuccessful GOP candidate for state Senate in the Lehigh Valley, did not see any carryover. Any plan must get through the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives and the Republican-controlled Senate. Analysts, activists, campaign operatives, supporters, and detractors all tend to agree that a few key things sealed the deal for Shapiro: a politically extreme, cash-poor opponent in Mastriano, strong outreach to rural areas Democrats sometimes neglect, and a pragmatic and at times, flexible policy message that appealed to voters in populous urban and suburban areas, as well as those in rural communities. Shapiros campaign staff, and the local leaders who supported him, attributed some of this success to Mastrianos unpopularity, but argued the campaigns commitment to travel also played a role. Last year, then Gov. We need your help to keep Pennsylvania in Democratic hands. The loss has led to widespread discontent among legislative Republicans, all of whom agree that the party needs a legible policy platform and clearer messaging. Promise:As a part of his campaign platform, Shapiro promised to improve access to the ballot box. However, Democrats are now in control of the state House for the first time in more than a decade, giving Shapiro more leverage. 1981-present: Elected Attorneys General. (Dec 2011) Josh Shapiro on Budget & Economy (David M. Warren/File photograph). Promise:Shapiro said he will sign legislation toallow counties to begin tabulating mail ballots before Election Day, a process known as pre-canvassing that is common in states with widespread mail voting. When Pennsylvania Gov. (Cory Sharber/WHYY) WHYY thanks our sponsors become a WHYY sponsor Related Content Politics & Policy Fetterman grateful as he returns to Pa. Senate race Shapiro served in the lower chamber from 2005 to 2011. Her district has two producing coal mines and a good number of natural gas jobs and Snyder, for one, supports their continued operation. Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. These people include campaign operatives, people who worked with Shapiro at the attorney generals office and a onetime Republican lawmaker who supported former President Donald Trump in 2016. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Vereb also chaired the Montgomery County GOP committee from 2013 to 2015, years when Shapiro was a county commissioner. He alsowas one of the first Pennsylvania politiciansto endorse Trumps 2016 presidential bid. After managing Shapiros reelection campaign in 2020, she spearheaded his run for governor, which won the most votes in a midterm election in Pennsylvania history. Beyond winning open races, the party also knocked off four GOP incumbents in suburban Philadelphia to win a one-vote state House majority putting Republicans in the minority for the first time in 12 years. Henominated his cabinetand issued four executive orders: one thatupdated administration ethics rules, and others focused primarily on economic development. Vereb did not seek reelection in 2016, instead becoming theonly person not involved in Democratic politics or Shapiros campaignto be appointed to the new attorney generals staff, where he has since served as director of government affairs. Compromise would likely be essential. The executive staffers will help the governor strategize, offer policy expertise and serve as his representatives in talks with the legislature, departments and interest groups as he tries to deliver on key campaign promises. Former labor union political director Tori Shriver will work on labor issues for Shapiro as deputy chief of staff for education and workforce development. Other states with similar suits, however, have shown legislativeaction is not often swift. Spotlight PA Staff He was elected speaker in a 115-85 vote with the support of all Democratic lawmakers and 16 Republicans, including the partys entire leadership team. But his bid remains At the same time, Shapiro hasnt committed to maintaining his predecessors biggest environmental accomplishment: joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Shapiro spoke at the Teamsters Local 8 Union office and was joined by Centre County Commissioners Michael Pipe and Mark Higgins. Whats next:Like pre-canvassing, these kinds of changes could be included in a broader election package. Shapiros first big political job came in the late 90s, when he became chief of staff the youngest chief of staff on Capitol Hill to then-U.S. Rep. Joe Hoeffel, a Democrat. Not all were on board with his candidacy, but 10 people assembled in a hunting club in Butler County in December 2021, Joyal said. The Human Rights Campaign, an activist group known for its strong support of the medical transition of children, has endorsed Josh Shapiro for governor of Pennsylvania, just months after it awarded the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia an award for excellence in LGBTQ+ healthcare. I cover politics and our divided electorate. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro made a gubernatorial campaign stop at a home in Forest Hills, Allegheny County on March 18, 2022. I'm interested in what unites and separates us, shifts in voting trends, and grassroots movements. Whats next:Shapiro said that this would be done by changing thePennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act to require that companies selling energy to the commonwealthsPublic Utilities Commission include a higher percentage of energy from alternative resources. Youre trying to coordinate between agencies, advocacy groups, the legislature and the legislature was challenging, she said. In the past, you know, weve taken whatever money thats there in the coffers and divvied it up and now were saying, You need to look at the educational needs of the population youre serving. HARRISBURG Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. The Pa. House is getting ready to consider critical chamber rules. Throughout his campaign, Shapiro highlighted his work defending Pennsylvania against former President Donald Trumps attempts to overturn the 2020 election, and he framed his victory as a rejection of radicalism and misinformation. First published on December 6, 2022 / 1:40 PM. Biden increased in-person stops during his 2020 bid for the presidency. Mastriano remained totally off-air for most of the race. Fritz, 32, goes back a decade with Shapiro, helping him campaign for Montgomery County commissioner in 2012 before she held senior positions in his three successful campaigns for state attorney general and governor. I was so happy because Greene County has become a county where, you know, if youre able to put 20 Democrats in a room for an event, youre lucky.. They also clashed with a young mother who did not want to vaccinate her kids. This election was not a presidential one, she noted, so some turnout decline is expected. This division also handles criminal cases referred to the Office of Attorney General by Pennsylvanias 67 District Attorneys or various other government agencies. Michelle A. Henry, a life-long public servant and 26-year veteran prosecutor, is Pennsylvanias Acting Attorney General. In December 2021, the Shapiro campaign tapped some of these allies, such as Butler County Commissioner Kevin Boozel, to ask around and find voters who were open to a conversation with Shapiro. We just assumed Bidens unpopular, gas prices are high, said state Rep. Jesse Topper (R., Bedford). Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisers, mediators and policy experts with political Stream WHYY-FM, read the top stories from WHYY News, and listen to the latest podcast from WHYY Digital Studios anytime, anywhere. WESA partners with Spotlight PA, a collaborative, reader-funded newsroom producing accountability journalism for all of Pennsylvania. All of them have extensive experience in state politics. The Criminal Law Division is responsible for investigating drug trafficking, child predators, organized crime, public corruption, insurance fraud and other criminal violations. Pennsylvanias legal representation will be overseen by Jennifer Selber, who already worked closely with Shapiro as executive deputy attorney general in charge of the offices criminal division. Some of Shapiros ventures into less friendly territories were fraught. Believe me, I had this on my bingo card 25 years ago.. Shapiro also said he would sign legislation toexpunge the recordsof those serving time for nonviolent marijuana convictions. Josh Shapiro and executive branch employees Josh Shapiro on Abortion Click here for 3 full quotes on Abortion OR background on Abortion . Kathy Bozinski, who chairs the Democratic committee in Luzerne County, where Clinton notoriously lost six years ago, said that to this day people will shake their heads and say, Hillary Clinton never came here. Her life and career have crisscrossed and impacted all of Pennsylvania. But hell need support from the legislature to implement nearly every one of the major policies he has proposed to that end. By the year 1850, through improperly drafted legislation, the Office was stripped of its authority at the county level and was rendered almost powerless in state government. Email news@wesa.fm. He has saidhe plans to close a ghost gun loophole that allows sales of gun parts that can be assembled into untraceable firearms, enact universal background checks as a condition of gun purchases, and pass a red flag law that would temporarily withhold guns from people experiencing a mental health crisis. Shapiro achieved better margins than Fetterman across most of the state which Putnam mostly attributes to the fact that Fetterman had a relatively more formidable opponent in Mehmet Oz. Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro is tapping longtime aides to take top positions in his office weeks before he is sworn in as Pennsylvania's 48th governor, as he prepares to leave the attorney general's office for a sprawling administration that runs the nation's fifth-most populous state. Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro has been hovering on the edge of the states political radar for quite awhile now. Whats next:While Shapiro can easily include such a proposal in his budget recommendation, the legislature ultimately has to agree to fund it. The union Unite Here, which primarily represents hotel, food service, and airport workers, among others, knocked on over 980,000 doors in Pennsylvania this year for Fetterman and Shapiro, which made it the biggest door-to-door effort on Fetterman and Shapiros behalves in the commonwealth. Tom Wolf. He addressed union members on Aug. 18, 2022 in Philadelphia. In the current fiscal year, the state is sending about $9.6 billion to school districts for school operations, instruction and special education. The attorney general also won by a margin not often seen in an open race trouncing GOP candidate Doug Mastriano by nearly 15 points, according to unofficial results, and driving down margins in counties some state and national Democrats have written off in recent years. Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians could lose their health insurance and nearly two million could face more food insecurity in the coming months. 2022 The Associated Press. Here! (AP Photo/Matt Rourke). Please give today. Last year, he was named a Rising Star by NBCs Chuck Todd and won one of our reader polls. Joseph Lee, a onetime CIA intelligence analyst who worked under Wolf as acting secretary of Pennsylvanias Department of General Services, will be deputy chief of staff for administration and opportunity. AP. The Constitution further provided the Attorney General shall be the chief law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be imposed by law. The GOP-controlled state Senatepreviously agreedto a smaller minimum wage increase. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. SEIU endorsed Josh Shapiros campaign for governor back in 2021. California residents do not sell my data request. A lot of people were saying that they really didnt care for voting because they didnt see things change, he said. . She was deputy campaign manager in Shapiros 2016 bid for attorney general and stayed with him after he took office, working over several years in communications and as deputy chief of staff. An initiative to provide nonpartisan, independent elections journalism for southwestern Pennsylvania. None prompted much controversy. Shapiro told The Inquirer that he hasnt spoken with Fetterman since he entered Walter Reed, but that hes exchanged texts with the senators wife, Gisele. Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisors, mediators, and policy experts with political veterans and loyal allies. Shapiros transition team announced Thursday that Fritz, 32, would take on the role overseeing the Office of the Governor and serving as Shapiros top adviser. Unlike While there have been somesimilar attempts to expunge records, those past efforts lacked the reach of the policy Shapiro has proposed. A plan for changing things for people.. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. You'll also have a direct line to the campaign's digital staff, to brainstorm ideas to get Josh's message out in your community. These people include campaign operatives, people who worked with Shapiro at the attorney generals office, and a onetime Republican lawmaker who supported former President Donald Trump in 2016. An email has been sent with a link to confirm list signup. The decision gave no deadline. Kiley Koscinski / WESA. Whats next:The move would require legislative approval, and many Republicans in the state House have previously opposed increasing the minimum wage. To represent the Commonwealth and its citizens in any action brought about for violation of the antitrust laws of the United States. Dana Fritz, who led Shapiro's successful bid for governor, will be his chief of staff. Read more Courtesy Dana Fritz Dana Fritz, who managed Attorney General Josh Shapiros winning gubernatorial campaign, will be his chief of staff in Harrisburg. Dana Fritz, who led Shapiro's successful bid for governor, will be his chief of staff. She was appointed Bucks County District Attorney with a bipartisan vote in 2008. Promise:Shapiro pledgedto have the commonwealth generate 30% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030, one of his boldest goals. HARRISBURG The Shapiro administration insists the governor did not violate his own gift ban when he and top staff went to Arizona for the Super Bowl on the dime of a nonprofit that has received millions of dollars in state money. Josh Shapiros biggest campaign promises, By opting into newsletters you are agreeing to our, perennial topic of conversation when lawmakers negotiated state budgets, Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act to require that companies selling energy to the commonwealths, a significant source of emissions in Pennsylvania, brought the topics up often during his campaign, Court ruling on education funding causes multi-billion-dollar budget challenge, Control up for grabs in Pa. State House; Democrats can claim majority if they win three special elections today, Public calls for change as state House remains deadlocked ahead of special elections, Let there (not?) So he benefited from both swinging the votes of some number of independents, and he benefited from maintaining strong turnout among sometimes-voters, most strongly in upscale suburbs and exurbs.. We packed the place, she said. Their strategy included offering job training and connections at the door, noted Rosslyn Wuchinich, who is a president of Unite Here Local 274 and served as campaign director for the effort. But they have some of the most important jobs in the new administration, and will work behind the scenes with Shapiro to help him implement his plans as governor. Shapiro served in the lower chamber from 2005 to 2011. This law enforcement effort includes a criminal investigation unit and a drug law enforcement program as well as direction of statewide and multi-county investigating grand juries and a Medicaid Fraud Control Section, To collect, by suit or otherwise, all debts, taxes and accounts due the Commonwealth which shall be referred to and placed with the Attorney General, To represent the Commonwealth and all Commonwealth agencies and upon request the Auditor General, State Treasurer and Public Utility Commission in any action brought by or against the Commonwealth or its Agencies, To administer the provision relating to consumer protection laws. This week, she was named along with a whos who of other politicians and powerful people to the leadership board of Shapiros gubernatorial transition team. Pennsylvania Democratic Josh Shapiro on Tuesday, Nov. 8, in Oaks, Pa. Its impossible to talk about Shapiros victory without talking about his opponent, far-right state Sen. Doug Mastriano of Franklin County. Dana Fritz, who managed Attorney General Josh Shapiros winning gubernatorial campaign, will be his chief of staff in Harrisburg. In order to win we need to By using them things and letting them know whats at stake, like with the gun control laws people open up and really understand the importance of getting out there, he said, adding that in-person pitches always beat TV ads. Josh Shapiro unveils his first budget next week, the poor districts that won a landmark school-funding lawsuit will want to see him propose a significant down payment and a plan to overhaul how the state pays for K-12 education in what could be a term-defining moment for the Democrat. WHILE YOURE HERE If you learned something from this story, pay it forward and become a member of Spotlight PA so someone else can in the future at spotlightpa.org/donate. Ed Rendell said. Pennsylvanias corporate net income tax was previously the second-highest in the country, at 9.99% aperennial topic of conversation when lawmakers negotiated state budgets. WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. Danielle Okai is currently deputy director of public engagement at the U.S Department of Commerce and previously worked in the White House, on President Joe Bidens campaign, and in the Wolf administration. Josh Shapiro unveils his first budget next week, the poor districts that won a landmark school-funding lawsuit will want to see him propose a Shapiro, a Democrat, has served as Pennsylvanias attorney general since 2017 after his time as a state representative for the 153rd District and on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners. In Snyders estimation, the main thing that has turned people in her district off from Democrats is what she sees as a misunderstanding of the party platform on issues like energy. 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