According to Shapiro, he expects Fetterman to return and that he will serve for a good long while.. He recalls that his first real interaction with the soon-to-be governor came in 2019, when he and other law center members protested Shapiros appearance at a conference and pressed him on his criminal justice positions. Hes going to get the help that he needs and do a great job for the people of Pennsylvania as their senator for a long time, Shapiro said in a previous interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer, adding that he hadnt faced pressure from establishment Democrats to compel Fetterman to resign. Shapiro didnt get any money from the group in this years gubernatorial election. She is looking for all kinds of diversity, she said, including in the kinds of students people expect to see at a Pennsylvania university. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The new governor believes he can garner bipartisan support on issues such as taxes, energy, education and law enforcement, where he has indicated an openness on traditionally Republican priorities, including cutting taxes for businesses and individuals, fracking, school choice and more police. Higher ed leaders are listening. The public will not see it and we do not share it. Despite obvious health issues as a result of a stroke that he suffered prior to the states primary that many believe should have spurred him to withdraw from the race, the hulking, tattooed, hoodie-clad leftist was able to bamboozle enough voters to win Novembers election against Trump-endorsed celebrity physician Dr. Mehment Oz to replace retiring Sen. Pat Toomey, largely due to the media which portrayed him as a heroic figure even if ample evidence suggested that his candidacy was problematic. Several major posts went to Republicans. Shapiro has been in politics his entire adult life, beginning as a staffer on Capitol Hill, then serving as a state representative in Harrisburg, a commissioner in Montgomery County and attorney general. Tom Wolfs term ends in January 2023. Gupta is a primary care physician and an assistant professor and researcher at Johns Hopkins Medicine. people, places, and food of Pa. every Friday, plus events, guides, HARRISBURG, Pa. Gov. On Feb. 16 at the Mosaic Community Church The Hill: Alaska governor drops college degree requirement for most state jobs to fight worker shortage. Governor-elect Josh Shapiro is set to be sworn in on Jan. 17. ", No contingency' plan for a Fetterman Senate vacancy: Pennsylvania governor, GOP W.H. But his bid remains unusual. In short, its going to be hard to please everyone. He co-founded the major global high-speed trading firm Susquehanna International Group. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat from a Philadelphia-adjacent county, has essentially passed every test he's embraced as a public figure. My job is to be singularly focused on helping the good people of Pennsylvania, to serve this term that I asked for and was generously granted by Republicans, Democrats, independents, and to do a really good job, Shapiro said as the sun began to set on his first day as governor. His election as Montgomery County Commissioner delivered control of the longtime GOP stronghold for the first time in history, and his reputation as a moderate dealmaker won him friends on both sides of the aisle. PLEASE JOIN OUR NEW COMMENT SYSTEM! Dunleavy announced the degree requirement changes in an order issued earlier this week. And there were areas that he agreed with us on, and there were areas where he disagreed with us.. One of its co-founders, Jeff Yass, is arguably the commonwealths single biggest conservative political donor. Shapiro who took the oath of office on Tuesday with Lt. Gov. He is also Castor is better known as one of the lead attorneys who defended Donald Trump during his second impeachment trial. Austin Davis was sworn in earlier in the day. One of those people is Holbrook. He appointed former GOP state representative Mike Vereb, who was the first Pennsylvania legislator to endorse Donald Trump in 2016, as his secretary of legislative affairs, making the Republican his conduit between the governors office and the General Assembly. Some criticism has been pointed at the number of transition team spots that went to top donors. He is also its third Jewish governor and the first governor since 1966 to belong to the same political party as his predecessor. Doug Mastriano spent 30 years in the U.S. Army serving his country in Iraq and Afghanistan. In Novembers election, Shapiro made significant inroads with rural, working-class voters who have turned away from the Democratic Party. If the calculation is the way for his agenda to pass is to lean into the conservative side of the [Democratic] party, it is the wrong calculation.. The total number of registered Democrats and other party voters who voted in 2022 is just 7,000 people shy of the just over 3 million votes Shapiro took. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, signed his first executive order, removing a four-year degree requirement for tens of thousands of state We will no longer be beholden to them but we need your help. Shapiro who took the oath of office on Tuesday with Lt. Gov. Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) February 27, 2023. Together we can reach 100% of WHYYs fiscal year goal. There is no one that Ive met in government that I thought was better at administering a government agency than Josh is, Castor said. He chaired Montgomery Countys Democratic Party for over two decades, helming the organization during the countys shift from the most deeply Republican-controlled part of the state to one of the Democrats biggest assets. As a special bonus, all new monthly gifts made today will be matched as 12X their value thanks to the generosity of the Lenfest Institute for Journalism. Jared Polis. But that tenure was abruptly cut short after allegations of harassment, effectively ending DiGiorgios formal role in politics. Thank you for donating. Shapiro may not be the only candidate who could win a primary, but for lots of powerful people in the party, hes the obvious choice. The Pennsylvania Democratic Party unanimously voted to endorse Shapiro earlier this year, and he ran for the primary unopposed. Greenberg, who will serve on the transitions education and workforce committee and will focus on K-12 policy, will bring a very different voice to the committee. Read more about Governor Shapiros executive order and how other states are following the Governors lead to eliminate barriers to employment below. College can be a very good thing. WebJosh Shapiros Policies. Why is that? Editor in Chief. Blume works as the political director for Conservation Voters of PA, a group that runs the commonwealths biggest environmentally-focused political action committee. Shapiros executive order this month sped up a reversal that is only gaining steam. Fetterman checked himself into the hospital for treatment of clinical depression on February 16th., Im proud of Senator Fetterman for getting the help that he needs and Im there for Gisele and their family. With questions swirling about Senator John Fettermans political future after the newly elected lawmaker was hospitalized for depression last month, Pennsylvanias Democrat governor said that there are no plans to replace him despite ongoing concerns over his fitness for the stressful position that he now holds. Former Councilmember Bobby Henon sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for taking bribes, Mayor Kenneys final budget plan designed to make the city more equitable for all its residents, Philly mayoral candidates are discussing gun violence tonight. Its very common for people who win executive officesmayor, governor, presidentto put a lot of their donors on the transition team, Nicholas said. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro supporters at his election night victory party on Nov. 8 in Montgomery County (Photo by Jarrad Saffren) Two years ago, Shapiro, in his role as attorney general, defended Pennsylvanias election process from Trumps lawsuits that attempted to overturn President Joe Bidens victory in the state. In Pennsylvania, the people should decide what path is best for them, not have it decided by some arbitrary requirement or any arbitrary limitation, Shapiro said during a public signing ceremony on Wednesday. Austin Davis said the order applies to 92% of commonwealth jobs, estimating that roughly 65,000 positions in the state will be open to Pennsylvanians regardless of whether they hold a college degree. Shapiros lofty political ambitions have been well-known and discussed throughout his nearly two decades in Pennsylvania politics. Public feuds were common. Warm start to March before the next wintry mess on Friday! Castor says he doesnt plan to vote for Shapiro for governor No, Im a Republican but hes still a fan. But Shapiro just opened 65,000 jobs to Pennsylvanians without a four-year degree some 63 percent of the state population, as of 2016. Its a reaction to difficulties in attracting workers in a tight labor market, the high cost of college, and Republican distrust of the ideological effects of college education. The morning after his inauguration, Shapiro signed an executive order eliminating a requirement that applicants for most state government jobs have a four-year college degree, calling it an arbitrary requirement. The move was broadly heralded by Democrats and Republicans, as well as conservative publications National Review and Reason. While he primarily gives to Republicans, he crosses partisan lines for candidates who support charter schools and private education. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Our goal in this transition committee is to hold him accountable to the criminal justice platform that he put out, that we helped contribute to, and help him in implementing it, Holbrook said. Philadelphia Inquirer: Opinion: What is college for? Ive written extensively about that, and I wouldnt take back a word. His first executive order, which eliminates a four-year college-degree requirement for thousands of state government jobs, was praised by conservative media. According to Shapiro, he expects Fetterman to return and that he will serve for a good long while.. It's been a prolific political career thus far for Pennsylvania's new governor. Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. So if youre looking at the people who finished second and third and you say, Hey, this is a pretty good group of people, chances are the people who were selected are very impressive.. But its also due to a misguided, and often toxic, cultural and political trend toward viewing college degrees as a prerequisite for participation in American public life. Get the latest BPR news delivered free to your inbox daily. Groen isnt a neutral observer. Tom Wolf beat out three other high-profile contenders for the Democratic nod. Holbrook himself was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 1990, when he was 16. WHYY + Billy Penn host 100th Mayor: Restoring Safety Forum | Watch live, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro arrives at a news conference in Philadelphia, Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Example video title will go here for this video. On Jan. 18, his first full day in office, Shapiro signed an executive order that dispensed with the requirement of a four-year college degree for 92 percent of positions in state government, meaning roughly 65,000 jobs. If some enterprising Democrat out there wants to run, you know, give me a call, Nicholas said, jokingly. WebThe Pennsylvania Democratic Party is the affiliate of the Democratic Party in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.It is headquartered in Harrisburg and is the largest political party in the state. But Greenberg has a long relationship with Shapiro. His first executive Tom Wolf. Shapiro said he feels no pressure from inside the Democratic Party to push Fetterman to resign, nor does he feel pressure to push him to stay in the seat to benefit I dont agree with a lot of the positions he takes, [but] for every abortion question or Second Amendment question or civil rights question, theres a thousand potholes, and where does the road go, and who gets appointed to that important job, thats where Josh excels.. Josh He also insisted that there is no contingency plan to replace the He did it again and again until he had shaken every hand in the room. Overall, he won 16 percent of registered Republicans and 64 percent of registered independents. But Groen said he really got to know Shapiro once he got into politics. Sign up for PA Post and get a free daily email with Shapiro who took the oath of office on Tuesday with Lt. Gov. Over the last 13 months of this campaign, I spent a lot of time criss-crossing the Commonwealth and Ive done a whole lot of One of Blumes critiques of outgoing governor Tom Wolf was that though she often agreed with his priorities he tended to decide first, then go to people., Shapiro, she said, is more collaborative.. Initial cautious optimism has faded somewhat as leaders in the state Housestruggle to establish which party will have majority control. The company is responsible for the controversial, mishapriddled Mariner East pipeline project, which transports natural gas liquids across Pennsylvania. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain fruitful conversation. The administration also opened a new website that lets applicants search and filter state government job openings based on degree requirements. Shapiro has since committed to lots of the law centers priorities, including ending mandatory life-without-parole sentences for second-degree murder, opposing new mandatory minimum sentences, and maintaining a death penalty moratorium. Hes the consensus without even having to have a conversation, said Marcel Groen, former chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party and a longtime fixture in the Democratic politics of Montgomery County, where Shapiro grew up. WebJosh Shapiro will reject politics of hate and division and focus on solving real problems. Social On Feb. 16 at the Mosaic Community Church in West Philadelphia, the longtime Montgomery County resident announced that he would not sign any execution warrants during his term. Groen himself isnt in power anymore. Famous performersall from Pennsylvaniainclude Wiz Khalifa, Smokey Robinson and Mt. And it also enables us to share that work with more than 90 newsroom partners in your community and communities across the state at no charge. At least a dozen state troopers stood together in the back of the room. Josh Shapiro nominated for his cabinet? Priorities for Pennsylvania Democrats in the 2010s and 2020s have been advocacy for 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. He emerged unscathed from the Gwen Snyder, a #MeToo advocate who vocally criticized Groens leadership, was frustrated that after working very, very hard to create a culture of accountability in the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, he was given any sort of official role on the team. Its chair is Senator Sharif Street. On Point is produced by WBUR for NPR. Youve been reading our work. Guptas research primarily focuses on access and affordability, he said. Hes unwilling to work with anyone who peddles lies and conspiracy theories and act like demagogues, he says. But that wasnt the case, he said. who are committed to accountability journalism that gets results. We had the ability to show him and we had the ability to move politicians., But he gives Shapiro a lot of credit. Pennsylvania deserves answers. Its not an economic perspective, necessarily, said Groen, the former Pennsylvania Democratic Party chair, of Shapiros moderate outlook. Interests on both the left and right are already criticizing some of Shapiros picks. In 2016, with then-Attorney General Kathleen Kane under indictment and the office in disarray, Shapiro won that statewide position on a promise to restore order. Others who have done so include Maryland under Republican Gov. Thats not what Im talking about, Groen said. In addition to seeing other states take action to expand opportunities for workers, Governor Shapiros executive order action has garnered bipartisan support here in Pennsylvania, with Republicans and Democrats lauding this action: Both the Wall Street Journal and New York Times Editorial Boards praised Governor Shapiros leadership on this issue, with the NYT ed board calling it good policy and good leadership and encouraging other states to follow his example. Additionally, only 31% of those Democrats and 17% of other voters also voted by mail compared to just about 8% of Republicans who voted in 2022. Notably not present was State Rep. Doug Mastriano (R-Adams), the Republican gubernatorial candidate who lost by nearly 15 percentage points in the November election. Sometimes things are not ideological. The White House has previously noted that included teams from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, who were coordinating with local agencies and first responders and that the president was in communication with Ohio Gov. Josh Shapiro, a religious Jew who uses his faith as part of his political identity, is rejecting that principle. HARRISBURG, Pa. Gov. They are taking away our advertising revenue, censoring our content,and threatening to de-platform us. No bills have come across Pennsylvania Gov. The team of nearly 300 people includes lobbyists, activists, attorneys, executives, and former elected officials, and not all are obvious choices for a Democratic administration. For years, he operated in the same Montgomery County political circles as Shapiro and has said he considers the governor-elect a friend. The Democratic Partys endorsed candidate for governor of Pennsylvania, state Attorney General Josh Shapiro, headed into 2022 with $13.4 million in his campaign account. Shapiro said he feels no pressure from inside the Democratic Party to push Fetterman to resign, nor does he feel pressure to push him to stay in the seat to benefit Democrats in the 2024 election. People like him and the organization he works for dont often get a seat in policy talks, he said. His chief of staff and a medical doctor should appear to discuss his condition. He got out in 2018, six years after the U.S. Supreme Court found mandatory life sentences for juveniles unconstitutional. Others have been turned off by what they view as Shapiros hard-edged political ambition. DiGiorgio, who will be on the transition teams finance and insurance team, currently works as a consultant and general counsel for the public relations firm BSI Consulting. Gov. No other Democrat with political experience or the ability to put together a formidable campaign has expressed plans to challenge him. Success! I would take as a breath of fresh air any sign that were moving past this entrenched, hyper-partisan bitter divisiveness. He reached out to Shapiro to share some of these perspectives, he said, and got an invite to help with the transition. Another was carried by a World War II soldier who landed in Normandy on D-Day on June 6, 1944. His office declined to comment on Shapiros gubernatorial bid. (Full list) Pennsylvania Gov. For now, as Shapiro shapes his team and signs his first executive orders, Republicans are taking notice. The notion is this: You cant make it in 21st-century America without that most expensive piece of sheepskin: the college diploma. She said her overarching goal is to uphold Pennsylvanias environmental rights amendment and make sure people have access to clean air and water, [and a] safe environment.. Shapiro, who built a broad coalition in the election to beat Republican challenger Doug Mastriano by a sizable margin, will have to walk a fine line. Will you do your part today by making a contribution? WHYY thanks our sponsors become a WHYY sponsor, focused their 2022 efforts on the U.S. Senate, the release of a landmark grand jury report, Trumps family border separation policy, election-time changes to post office operations, 48 criminal charges against Energy Transfer, often expressing concerns about public safety, gave Shapiro more control over prosecuting, ultimately distanced himself from the bill, one of the lead attorneys who defended Donald Trump. Explaining graupel: A more uncommon type of wintry precipitation, Biden to award Citizens Medal to 12 on Jan. 6 anniversary, Shapiro taps superintendent to be education secretary, Majority of 16,000 canceled Pa. mail-in ballots were from Dems. So who are the people Shapiro wants on his side as he prepares to take executive power? On his first full day in office, Gov. For that reason among others, Im impressed and excited by what Josh Shapiro, the newly installed Democratic governor of Pennsylvania, just did. IE 11 is not supported. Web- Shapiro For Governor Thank you, Pennsylvania. Copyright 2023. Hell work alongside a number of other law enforcement officers, though others on Shapiros public safety advisory committee have extremely different philosophies when it comes to criminal justice. As a young state representative, hehelped broker a power-sharing agreement that maintained Democrats influence in Harrisburg during a period of closely divided House control. Spotlight PA is different. Groen enabled predators and downplayed the trauma of women and folk who experienced assault and harassment, Snyder told Spotlight PA. When we start letting enablers creep back into the party, were paving the way for predators to creep back.. Its how we live. 2023Spotlight PA228 Walnut St., #11728Harrisburg, PA 17108-1728. But Shapiro, who has himself repeatedly clashed with Krasner, has a very different relationship with McNesby. During the 2022 campaign for governor, Shapiro, Jewish and from suburban Philadelphia, traveled deep into rural counties won by Trump. As an independent and elected attorney general, Shapiro is sworn to be a law enforcement officer first and politician second. Near-daily press releases announced the latest people named to cabinet and executive positions in the administration. She called Shapiros education committee inspiring, and noted that she was pleased with the diversity of the team. Even far-right conservative Republicans such as state Rep. Paul Schemel, who was among 26 legislators on a resolution to decertify Joe Bidens 2020 win in the state, said he is cautiously optimistic about Shapiros rhetoric and actions, though he also views them as politically opportunistic. HARRISBURG Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. If you think the Democrat party cares about anything other than personal power look at what they did to John Fetterman. After the review, state job postings will be changed to state that relevant experience can be used instead of a college degree. Pennsylvania state Rep. Joanna McClinton (D) was set to become the first woman to lead the state House after Democrats claimed control. 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But the reality of the matter is that Fetterman is unwell and was hospitalized for two days in early February after he felt lightheaded and, shortly thereafter, checked into Walter Reed Army Medical Center to be treated for depression where he has remained incommunicado for the last two weeks with his office saying that he remains on a path to recovery, without providing any further details. The Washington County, Pa. Republican party has called on Fetterman to resign and for a special election to be held to replace him later this year. Hes been watching Shapiro lay this groundwork since they were county commissioners. But Jeff Eggleston, the rural caucus chair for the Pennsylvania Democrats, said Shapiros win was not just a reflection of a bad opponent though it was undeniably a significant factor in his double-digit victory but a concerted effort by Shapiros campaign to reach voters in areas Democrats rarely go. Some of Shapiros most significant clashes in recent years have been with more progressive Democrats. Pennsylvania Gov. Later in the afternoon on his first full day as governor, Shapiro visited the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Some high-profile Democrats, like Lt. Gov. Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro says hes running for governor Party leaders have already largely rallied behind Shapiro, seeing him as their best chance to hold on to the governors office after Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro, a religious Jew who uses his faith as part of his political identity, is rejecting that principle. Titles are easy and plentiful in politics to give away.. There were plenty of times where we just plain didnt do anything if we didnt all agree on it.. Then Shapiro walked to the nearest desk and asked the person their name and what their job was. Hes kind of getting a free ride, Republican political consultant Christopher Nicholas said of the Democratic race. Shapiro will need GOP buy-in to implement his policy agenda. Go behind the headlines: From the economy and healthcare to politics and the environment - and so much more - On Point talks with newsmakers and real people about the issues that matter most. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. He knows how to bring folks together and get things done. He worked closely with the younger Shapiro as the Democrat rose through the political ranks, from Montgomery County state representative, to county commissioner, to attorney general. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, signed his first executive order, removing a four-year degree requirement for tens of thousands of state government jobs. Our readers keep us independent, beholden to no outside influence, and accessible to everyone whether they can afford to pay for news, or not. Shapiros style has won him some unlikely admirers. A lot of what we need to accomplish, the governor has central to his agenda: better schools, better jobs, safer communities in my view those are all progressive priorities. John Cardillo (@johncardillo) February 27, 2023. Hes based in Philadelphia and will serve on the transitions health and human services committee, with a focus on health care. WebThe "PACs" category has been renamed to "Committees," because the term "Political Action Committee" is not used in every state. Thats not at issue. Throughout Trumps term, Shapiro added his name to dozens of joint lawsuits with other Democratic attorneys general. Along with the executive action, Shapiro ordered all executive branch agencies to emphasize skills and experience during the hiring process and launched a review of the remaining 8% of jobs that still require a four-year degree. illumination foundation orange ca, Care physician and an assistant professor and researcher at Johns Hopkins Medicine Republican but hes a. 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