Have a tip for the WESA newsroom? 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. WebShapiros campaign political director and a former government affairs manager for the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce Larry Hailsham, Jr. will serve as his When Pennsylvania Gov. Promise:As a part of his campaign platform, Shapiro promised to improve access to the ballot box. Promise:Shapiro has said that the state needs to raisethe hourly minimum wage to $15, a position that legislative Democrats have long championed. Josh Shapiro and executive branch employees 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. In his new role, Vereb will be Shapiros primary liaison with the legislature. Then she took a job managing finance and political efforts for then-Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro and has worked with him ever since. In their election post-mortems, Republicans complaints go beyond Mastrianos campaign decisions. Governor-elect Josh Shapiro opens transition, to stay AG until January. Unlike department secretaries, the Democrats top staffers wont need to be confirmed by the state Senate. I am humbled by this opportunity, Fritz said in a statement. 1981-present: Elected Attorneys General. They also clashed with a young mother who did not want to vaccinate her kids. At a recent news conference on the gubernatorial transition, Shapiro told reporters hell assemble a working group to assess it. She was deputy (Dec 2011) Josh Shapiro on Budget & Economy Compromise would likely be essential. Under a policy instituted in January, Democratic Gov. Balancing state budgets, cracking down on illegal guns and raising the minimum wage are some of his key pledges. You want to do your job without the obstructionists getting in the way.. 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. We packed the place, she said. As a state representative, Vereb drew his partys ire for being willing to consider tax increases. Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisors, mediators, and policy experts with political Likewise, he said he supports investments in and tax incentives for zero carbon technology. None of these plans have included specific details or timelines. Whats next:Republican lawmakers and Wolf spent the past two years intermittently trying to pass an election bill that would have expanded pre-canvassing. Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisers, mediators, and policy experts with political veterans and loyal allies. Former Centre County Commissioners Chair Michael Pipe, who often focused on public safety issues during his time in county government, will be the deputy chief of staff for public safety. On the campaign trail, Shapiro talked about transitioning to renewable energy sources but he also stressed that he thinks fossil fuels are currently indispensable. 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. Tom Wolfs signature energy policies. Her district, like much of that region, has gotten increasingly Republican during her tenure a process she says accelerated rapidly with Donald Trumps 2016 election. He believes the GOP could use the situation to retake Congress by attempting to unseat U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio). (Tom Gralish/Philadelphia Inquirer). It was not until 1915 that the General Assembly established new powers and duties for the Office including the authority to appoint more Deputy Attorneys General. Josh Shapiro made a lot of promises on the campaign trail. Here are Shapiros appointments: Joseph Lee, Deputy Chief of Staff for Administration and Opportunity Joseph Lee. That strategy emerged from failure, they noted. Ive looked at Luzerne County as an illustration of that. Now! Josh Shapiro made a stop in Jenkintown Borough, Montgomery County Thursday evening to address supporters at the site of his new county campaign office. 1776-1838: Early Constitutional Era HARRISBURG, PA Governor Josh Shapiro is already delivering on his campaign promise to spur economic growth, create jobs and foster innovation in Pennsylvania through the signing yesterday of Executive Order 2023-05, officially establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity within the HARRISBURG Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. The effort stalled because GOP lawmakers pushed to also include other major election changes, including expanded ID requirements at the polls. She thinks that Shapiro, whom she has known for 25 years, is well-positioned to negotiate. Shapiro served in the lower chamber from 2005 to 2011. Freeman talked frequently about Shapiros pledges to fund public education. HARRISBURG Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. Fritz grew up in Coplay in Lehigh County. They worked primarily in Philadelphia and its immediate suburbs, but also in Reading, and focused on precisely the kinds of voters Shapiro struggled to attract: people who were poorer, and less likely to vote. The announcement, released by Shapiros transition team, included statements from chiefs of staff to the last four governors. Mastriano and his backers argued that grassroots enthusiasm in redder, rural areas would overcome the deficits in more moderate suburbs. Now, he faces t Support local journalism. . 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. Matt Slocum. The Democratic Party is such a big-tent party, she said. Shapiros lofty political ambitions have been well-known and discussed throughout his nearly two decades in Pennsylvania politics. Whats next:A change to this tax would likely be codified during budget negotiations. Similarly, there have been bills introduced to allow for geriatric parole, but they have never gained traction in thestate legislature. Pennsylvania Gov. Here are some key policies likely to come up, Abbott Elementary will give Mural Arts Philadelphia a moment in the spotlight, Philadelphia news consumers want to see more crime, infrastructure, and education in local reporting, study finds. Whats next:Such tax refunds or changes in tax policy are either negotiated in the budget or via legislation, both of which would require the legislatures cooperation. To change the percentage again, Shapiro would need the legislature to act. (May 2022) Defended reproductive rights & woman's right to choose. 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. The last significant change to the commonwealths firearm regulationscame in 2018, when the General Assembly passed a bill that made it easier for law enforcement to take away weapons from people convicted of domestic abuse. 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. The Public Protection Division handles consumer complaints through the Bureau of Consumer Protection and the Health Care Section, oversees Tobacco enforcement, Charitable Trusts and Organizations, Antitrust actions and Civil Rights Enforcement. Dana Fritz, who managed Attorney General Josh Shapiros winning gubernatorial campaign, will be his chief of staff in Harrisburg. Republicans in Harrisburg have generally been unwilling to tighten gun laws despite being open to some of Democrats criminal justice priorities in the past. Thats a fear and reality that people respond to and it gave him credibility, he said. Other top appointments include the people who will oversee state budgeting, provide legal counsel to the entire administration, and back up the chief of staff. 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. I think this moment was made for Josh, she said. 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. December 6, 2022 / 1:40 PM Various Attorneys General and the Governors who appointed them defined the duties of the Office in different and contradictory ways. 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?) 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. Tom Wolf. 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. Dana Fritz, who managed Attorney General Josh Shapiros winning gubernatorial campaign, will be his chief of staff in Harrisburg. When Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro made a lot of promises on the campaign trail. Wolf administration veteran Sam Robinson, who among other roles worked as the former governors deputy chief of staff focused on environmental policy, will stay in a similar role in the Shapiro administration, serving as deputy chief of staff for consumers and the environment. Philly mayoral candidates are discussing gun violence tonight. Tom Wolf. But his bid remains I think it paid off for him.. 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. 1838-1915: 19th and Early 20th Century Attorneys General 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. Mastriano never amassed much of a campaign chest or mainstream following, and it showed in both his limited fundraising and his insular events. 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. At one point, Shapiro and Boozel tangled with a business owner who opposed COVID-19-induced shutdowns. Meanwhile, Browning and other Republican legislative candidates were hit with cookie-cutter ads, he said, connecting the individual candidates to Mastrianos support for criminalizing abortion, overturning the 2020 election, and cutting public education spending. Do you receive unwanted calls? The office is marked by several significant periods in its history: 1643-1681: Attorneys General before William Penn When Pennsylvania Gov. She noted that Republicans no longer have the firm hold on the state House that they did during Wolfs tenure. Michelle A. Henry, a life-long public servant and 26-year veteran prosecutor, is Pennsylvanias Acting Attorney General. it was lower relative to most of the state an issue, Putnam said, that seems to be larger than any one campaign. But she said the reason could indicate what messaging works in these areas. Shapiros secretary of policy and planning, Akbar Hossain, likewise comes from a top campaign job in his case, policy director and will continue to serve in a similar role, helping set Shapiros agenda. Shapirohas signaledthat he would likely accept some kind of stricter voter identification requirement in order to enact his priorities. Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisors, mediators, and policy experts with political veterans and loyal allies. Believe me, I had this on my bingo card 25 years ago.. People there, she said, seemed starved for elected officials to take a personal interest in their problems. WebRecently, in 2022, I worked on Josh Shapiros Pennsylvania Gubernatorial campaign. Governor-elect Josh Shapiro looks on during his inauguration ceremony, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Putnam noted that the only areas where Shapiro consistently did not see extremely impressive turnout numbers relative to previous elections were the most economically marginal, heavily minority neighborhoods in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, as well as in smaller cities like Allentown, Hazleton, and Reading. Those advantages gave Democrats a powerful cudgel against the GOP up and down the ticket. He avoided taking a firm position on the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a pledge in which states commit to reducing emissions by requiring fossil fuel power plants to purchase allowances to emit carbon dioxide. If Fetterman does resign, Shapiro will need to appoint a temporary replacement, and then a special election would be called to fill the remainder of his six-year term. Dana Fritz, who led Shapiro's successful bid for governor, will be his chief of staff. RGGI is one of Democratic Gov. 717-787-3391. Whats next:While Shapiro can easily include such a proposal in his budget recommendation, the legislature ultimately has to agree to fund it. HARRISBURG Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. Kiley Koscinski / WESA. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. 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. Spotlight PA is funded by foundations and readers like you who are committed to accountability journalism that gets results. 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. Turnout which is important for Democrats in vote-rich strongholds like big cities was low in Philadelphia relative to other parts of the commonwealth. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Spotlight PAis an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Where was that with the American people or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The school districts lawyers presented evidence during last years trial that schools are underfunded by $4.6 billion, an estimate they said does not account for gaps in spending on special education, school buildings and other facilities. Henominated his cabinetand issued four executive orders: one thatupdated administration ethics rules, and others focused primarily on economic development. 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. 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. This division also handles criminal cases referred to the Office of Attorney General by Pennsylvanias 67 District Attorneys or various other government agencies. losing the state House for the first time since 2010. to purchase allowances to emit carbon dioxide. Ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice for all Pennsylvanians; Advocating for fair and equitable treatment of all consumers; Providing leadership in preventing and controlling crime committed against Pennsylvanians; Pursuing just punishment without fear or favor for those guilty of unlawful behavior. 1915-1981: Modern Attorneys General (Hamilton later defended printer John Peter Zenger in a case that became the foundation for the concept of freedom of press.). Under a policy instituted in January, Democratic Gov. As Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro prepares to take office on Jan. 17, hes assembling a cabinet and senior staff to execute his agenda. Isenhour said this duty was a difficult part of her job during the Wolf administration. 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. However, Democrats are now in control of the state House for the first time in more than a decade, giving Shapiro more leverage. 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. 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. 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. Chief among those honors was Henrys admittance to the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America; and the receipt of Widener University Commonwealth Law Schools 2017 Excellence in Public Service Alumni Award for her extraordinary contributions to public service. PublishedNovember 27, 2022 at 7:00 AM EST. Promise:Shapiro has pledgedto help hire 2,000 more police officers across the commonwealth.. 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. Biden increased in-person stops during his 2020 bid for the presidency. Isenhour said this duty was a difficult part of her job during the Wolf administration. RGGI is an agreement among a consortium of states to reduce emissions by requiring fossil fuel power plants to purchase allowances to emit carbon dioxide. 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. 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. This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. The Office of Public Engagement prevents crime through outreach in communities across Pennsylvania. Shapiro spoke at the Teamsters Local 8 Union office and was joined by Centre County Commissioners Michael Pipe and Mark Higgins. Please enter valid email address to continue. Vereb also chaired the Montgomery County GOP committee from 2013 to 2015, years when Shapiro was a county commissioner. 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 is stocking his executive staff of advisers, mediators and policy experts with political A former police officer who also worked in corporate security, Vereb is a Republican who held a Montgomery County state House seat from 2006 to 2016. Widely recognized for her work ethic and singular dedication to public service, Michelle rose from intern in the Westmoreland County District Attorneys Office to now serve as the chief law enforcement officer for the Commonwealth. Send Drug and Child Predator Anonymous Tips, Community Drug Abuse Prevention Grant Program, ACRE Agriculture, Communities and Rural Environment, Pennsylvania State Coroners Education Board, Voters Rights in Effect at the Polling Places on Election Days. The Constitutional amendment was implemented by the Commonwealth Attorneys Act of 1980 which defined the duties and powers of the Attorney General. WebName: Joshua "Josh" Shapiro: Address: 1550 Cloverly Ln Jenkintown, Pennsylvania , United States: Email: josh@joshshapiro.org: Website: Born: June 20, 1973 (49 years) Promise:Against a backdrop of rising food and gas prices in 2021, Shapiro said he would provide a$250 gas tax refundfor every personal passenger car registered in the state (up to four per household) andeliminate the states 11% salestax on cell phone service. Shapiro admin can do more as rollbacks to food and health benefits loom in Pa., experts say. He supported a 2011 bill as did a number of Democrats at the time that would have barred abortion coverage in state health care exchanges, and opposed Wolfs death penalty moratorium. Together we can reach 100% of WHYYs fiscal year goal. He published a plan that said he will sign bills to passautomatic voter registration, which would sign up eligible people when they apply for a state ID or drivers license; apre-registration processfor 16- and 17-year-olds; and afirearms prohibition at polling places. It was a very frank and honest conversation, and there were certain moments where there was outright disagreement, Joyal said. 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. All Rights Reserved. Any plan must get through the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives and the Republican-controlled Senate. 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. . Meanwhile, House and Senate Republicans who opposed the school districts lawsuit have not said whether they will appeal the judges ruling. I joked to him, I think you just need to, like, buy a house here already, youre here once a month, Bozinski said of Shapiros visits to Luzerne. Whats next:Shapiro has indicated he wants to put money into plugging abandoned wells a significant source of emissions in Pennsylvania and said such an effort could create jobs. Josh Shapiro nominated for his cabinet? The Office of General Counsel houses dozens of lawyers in about 30 state agencies and often goes to court on the state's behalf, particularly when the attorney general's office declines the task or delegates it. Please enable JavaScript to properly view our site. 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. Because we share our stories, he said. Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. One would allow older incarcerated people toapply for geriatric parole. We just assumed Bidens unpopular, gas prices are high, said state Rep. Jesse Topper (R., Bedford). Unlike To be the Commonwealths chief law enforcement officer charged with the responsibility for the prosecution of organized crime and public corruption. Youre trying to coordinate between agencies, advocacy groups, the legislature and the legislature was challenging, she said. To make informed decisions, the public must receive unbiased truth. John Morris was the first Attorney General appointed under the Constitution. Vereb did not seek reelection in 2016, instead becoming the only person not involved in Democratic politics or Shapiros campaign to be appointed to the new attorney generals staff, where he has since served as director of government affairs. AP. More at spotlightpa.org. HARRISBURG Gov. Unlike department secretaries, the Democrats top staffers wont need to be confirmed by the state Senate. A judgeruled in Februarythat the states system of funding public schools ultimately violates students constitutional rights siding with six school districts, the NAACP and the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools in a lawsuit launched nearly a decade ago in pursuit of billions of dollars in additional annual aid. The Attorney General is served by a staff of several hundred prosecutors, attorneys, investigators, agents and support staff in offices across the state, divided into four sections: the Criminal Law Division, the Public Protection Division, the Civil Division and the Operations Division. Pennsylvania is the only state in the country that does not allocate any state funding for the criminal defense of the poor. You need to look at: what do your students need? A former police officer who also worked in corporate security, Vereb is a Republican who held a Montgomery County state House seat from 2006 to 2016. Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisors, mediators, and policy experts with political veterans and loyal allies. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. HARRISBURG Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. A plan for changing things for people.. 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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. Fritz, a Lehigh Valley native who went to Temple University and now lives in Philadelphia, has worked with Shapiro for more than a decade, beginning during Shapiros time as a Montgomery County commissioner. The Attorney General is Pennsylvanias top law enforcement official, with a wide range of responsibilities to protect and serve the citizens and agencies of the Commonwealth. Freeman was shot in the leg in 2019 a case of wrong place at the wrong time, he said. Youre trying to coordinate between agencies, advocacy groups, the legislature and the legislature was challenging, she said. We need your help to keep Pennsylvania in Democratic hands. 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. Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. The Civil Law Division defends the constitutionality of Pennsylvania law, represents Commonwealth agencies, defends the Commonwealth in tax appeals, collects delinquent taxes and other debts owed to the Commonwealth, handles or supervises various appeals and reviews Commonwealth contracts, regulations and bond issues for form and legality. John Fettermans successful campaign for U.S. Senate. But turnout in these areas dropped more from 2020 than in other parts of the commonwealth, i.e. Currently, he is deputy superintendent for operations at the $4.4 billion Philadelphia school district, the state's largest, after six-plus years as the district's chief financial officer. 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