Then she took a job managing finance and political efforts for then-Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro and has worked with him ever since. WebSupport Josh Shapiro for Governor! Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians could lose their health insurance and nearly two million could face more food insecurity in the coming months. 717-787-3391. But Joyal said the conversations were worthwhile: I really believe that a bunch of those folks, even if they didnt vote for the governor-elect, felt respected, felt heard.. 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. 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. Also joining Shapiros staff are six deputy chiefs of staff who will work on particular policy areas, and liaise between the administration, departments and interest groups. This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. In the moment! Former labor union political director Tori Shriver will work on labor issues for Shapiro as deputy chief of staff for education and workforce development. 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. 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. He also was one of the first Pennsylvania politicians to endorse Trumps 2016 presidential bid. He addressed union members on Aug. 18, 2022 in Philadelphia. Also joining Shapiros staff are six deputy chiefs of staff who will work on particular policy areas, and liaise between the administration, departments, and interest groups. This approach made sense to county Democratic operatives, like Bozinski of Luzerne. 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. Freeman talked frequently about Shapiros pledges to fund public education. 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. Thats a fear and reality that people respond to and it gave him credibility, he said. But Dean Browning, an unsuccessful GOP candidate for state Senate in the Lehigh Valley, did not see any carryover. People really responded to a reminder that abortion could be restricted, and that Mastriano supported those restrictions. Other states with similar suits, however, have shown legislativeaction is not often swift. Former Pennsylvania Planned Parenthood political operations leader Lindsey Mauldin, who previously held roles in the Wolf administrations departments of Human Services and Health, will now be the deputy chief of staff working with both of those agencies. Shapiro also said he would sign legislation toexpunge the recordsof those serving time for nonviolent marijuana convictions. She served as Shapiros Various Attorneys General and the Governors who appointed them defined the duties of the Office in different and contradictory ways. / AP. But his bid remains Shapiro spoke at the Teamsters Local 8 Union office and was joined by Centre County Commissioners Michael Pipe and Mark Higgins. Many were Democrats; some were Republicans. Michelle A. Henry, a life-long public servant and 26-year veteran prosecutor, is Pennsylvanias Acting Attorney General. 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. She will serve as Shapiros deputy chief of staff for economic development. Pennsylvania Gov. Her district has two producing coal mines and a good number of natural gas jobs and Snyder, for one, supports their continued operation. 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. HARRISBURG Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. 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. One of the biggest focusesof Shapiros platformwas a promise to bolster the economy and lower consumer prices for Pennsylvania residents. The position of Attorney General was created in 1643, before the arrival of English Common Law, as an office within government of the area known as New Sweden. 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. What we dont want is a fight over this budget cycle and then to, in July, ask what happens next, he said. 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. The Democratic Party is such a big-tent party, she said. Promise:Shapiro said he will put Pennsylvania on track to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Selber oversees 13 sections and more than 500 agents, lawyers and administrative staff in the criminal division, Shapiro's campaign said. On the campaign trail, Shapiro talked about transitioning to renewable energy sources but he also stressed that he thinks fossil fuels are currently indispensable. Harrisburg, PA 17120 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. After Shapiros 2016 election as Attorney General, Fritz served for three years as a deputy chief of staff and communications director there, leading public-facing efforts around the Catholic Church investigation, UPMC/Highmark dispute, lawsuits against the Trump Administration, and more. Shapiro, who has worked closely with Fritz for the last decade, called her "my most trusted adviser.". 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, 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. (David M. Warren/File photograph). 1981-present: Elected Attorneys General. And campaign operative Larry Hailsham Jr., who was political director on Shapiros bid for governor, will be the new executive deputy chief of staff. Topper did not specify what policies he hoped to pursue. However, the governors office can grant clemency and commute sentences. Philly mayoral candidates are discussing gun violence tonight. But its only a start of what the winning school districts hope to see. To make informed decisions, the public must receive unbiased truth. Promise:Shapiro has pledgedto help hire 2,000 more police officers across the commonwealth.. Under a policy instituted in January, Democratic Gov. The courts ruling did not determine a figure for how much the state should distribute or how, leaving it to the Legislature, the governor and school districts that sued to determine a plan to address the violations. Over the course of his campaign, Shapiro declined to say whether hell stay in RGGI, and committed only to consulting with experts in the energy and environmental fields to see if the program would raise energy prices, cost jobs, or adequately protect the environment. Attorneys General Isenhour said this duty was a difficult part of her job during the Wolf administration. In some cases, theres no guarantee it comes to fruition. Uri Monson, currently the Philadelphia School Districts chief financial officer, will serve as budget secretary. Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro has been hovering on the edge of the states political radar for quite awhile now. Michelle was raised in Westmoreland County, graduated from Greensburg-Salem public schools and remains a proud Golden Lion. Republicans in Harrisburg have generally been unwilling to tighten gun laws despite being open to some of Democrats criminal justice priorities in the past. ", Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks floor seat tickets, Gov. 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. Please enter valid email address to continue. At one point, Shapiro and Boozel tangled with a business owner who opposed COVID-19-induced shutdowns. Maybe people should start thinking, for instance, that being associated with criminal justice reform, legalization of marijuana, clemency, critique of the carceral system maybe thats a good thing for Democrats in places where folks havent been turning out to vote recently, she said. He purported to have a huge grassroots because he got 30,000 signatures to get on the ballot, but I didnt see them on the ground.. 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. Weve got some very conservative Democrats, some very progressive Democrats here.. This was especially the case in poorer, heavily Black and Hispanic precincts. That strategy emerged from failure, they noted. That includes earmarking extra aid for the poorest districts and saving the districts money by reducing payments to charter schools. Published November 27, 2022 at 7:00 AM EST. The arrival of William Penn in 1681 as the proprietor of Pennsylvania began a continuing succession of notable Attorneys General including David Lloyd (1686-1710), who designed Pennsylvanias first judicial system, and Andrew Hamilton (1717-1726), who defined the early role of the Office by making significant changes from the European systems of justice. Youre trying to coordinate between agencies, advocacy groups, the legislature and the legislature was challenging, she said. His picks include Al Schmidt, Val Arkoosh, and Pat Browne. HARRISBURG Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. 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. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro made a gubernatorial campaign stop at a home in Forest Hills, Allegheny County on March 18, 2022. In many instances though, he voted the party line in ways that clash with the current Democratic party platform. ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff Pa. Gov. WebThen, as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners in Montgomery County, Pennsylvanias third-largest, Josh led a fiscal and ethical turnaround. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? Selber, 52, is currently Shapiro's executive deputy attorney general in charge of the office's criminal division and has been by Shapiro's side in announcing the office's biggest cases. WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community. Sign up for our weekly newsletter. Shapiro has also named his campaign manager, Dana Fritz, as his chief of staff atop a state government of roughly 80,000 employees that doles out more than The effort stalled because GOP lawmakers pushed to also include other major election changes, including expanded ID requirements at the polls. Former labor union political director Tori Shriver will work on labor issues for Shapiro as deputy chief of staff for education and workforce development. Promise:Shapiro wants to implement new programs regarding commutation and recidivism. Turnout which is important for Democrats in vote-rich strongholds like big cities was low in Philadelphia relative to other parts of the commonwealth. 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. While Shapiro was out creating a unifying platform that all Democrats could run under, Mastrianos refusal to talk to the mainstream press and lack of advertising allowed his opponents to define his campaign to swing voters, said Jeff Coleman, a former state legislator for Armstrong County and current GOP campaign strategist. Promise:On the campaign trail, Shapiro said Pennsylvania needs to attract more businesses. To change the percentage again, Shapiro would need the legislature to act. Whats next:Republican lawmakers and Wolf spent the past two years intermittently trying to pass an election bill that would have expanded pre-canvassing. Shapiros incoming secretary of legislative affairs, Mike Vereb, is one of the new governors closest and for a powerful Democrat, most unusual allies. 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. WHYY thanks our sponsors become a WHYY sponsor, was one of the first Pennsylvania politicians, only person not involved in Democratic politics or Shapiros campaign, Katie Meyer and Kate Huangpu, Spotlight PA. She next managed his 2020 reelection campaign, then his 2022 campaign for governor. December 6, 2022 / 1:40 PM Support local journalism. Who is Joanna McClinton, Pa.s first woman House speaker? All Rights Reserved. in order to determine what adequacy looks like, she said. First published on December 6, 2022 / 1:40 PM. 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. (Hamilton later defended printer John Peter Zenger in a case that became the foundation for the concept of freedom of press.). 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 Josh Shapiro made a lot of promises on the campaign trail. 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. Its not a surprise. Your instincts are as important as your intellect. Vereb also chaired the Montgomery County GOP committee from 2013 to 2015, years when Shapiro was a county commissioner. But turnout in these areas dropped more from 2020 than in other parts of the commonwealth, i.e. More at spotlightpa.org. Still, there are steps the Legislature can take in this budget cycle to begin addressing the gaps the court acknowledges are there. 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. Sign up for our free newsletters. (Tom Gralish/Philadelphia Inquirer). But she said the reason could indicate what messaging works in these areas. Unlike department secretaries, the Democrats top staffers wont need to be confirmed by the state Senate. SEIU endorsed Josh Shapiros campaign for governor back in 2021. 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. 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. Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisors, mediators, and policy experts with political veterans and loyal allies. There have been too many losses, too many narrow wins.. She was an avid figure skater who skated competitively into high school before studying political science at Temple. But she thinks theres a broad perception that Democrats want to stop the use of fossil fuels. 1776-1838: Early Constitutional Era Josh Shapiro said Monday that he doesn't expect Sen. John Fetterman to step down; He told NBC News there is 'no contingency plan' in place if Fetterman were to make that decision The Public Protection Division safeguards the personal rights of the citizens of Pennsylvania and protects the public interest. Josh Shapiro, who has hired close allies to advise him as governor,, walks to the ceremony to take the oath of office to become Pennsylvania's 48th governor, Tuesday at the state Capitol in Harrisburg. 2022 The Associated Press. 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 hell need support from the legislature to implement nearly every one of the major policies he has proposed to that end. 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. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. Kiley Koscinski / WESA. Mastriano had quickly moved from the fringe of his party to its center before the election, propelled by his commitment to conspiracy theories about widespread 2020 election fraud. Matt Slocum. Josh Shapiro said Monday that he doesn't expect Sen. John Fetterman to step down. WebName: Joshua "Josh" Shapiro: Address: 1550 Cloverly Ln Jenkintown, Pennsylvania , United States: Email: [email protected]: Website: Born: June 20, 1973 (49 years) I cover politics and our divided electorate. Shapiro has been leaning into that image in the early stages of his campaign, saying that he has a unique ability to work across the aisle to get things done. 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. Ed Rendell said. She noted that Republicans no longer have the firm hold on the state House that they did during Wolfs tenure. Youre trying to coordinate between agencies, advocacy groups, the legislature and the legislature was challenging, she said. The Deputy Chiefs of Staff will serve key roles in Governor-Elect Shapiros leadership team, and they will work directly with state agencies, stakeholders, government officials, and local communities all across Pennsylvania as they assist in advancing the Governor-Elects top priorities. 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 Despitesome bipartisan supportfor funding indigent defense in the past, no proposal has ever gotten traction. 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. In the current fiscal year, the state is sending about $9.6 billion to school districts for school operations, instruction and special education. Request a presentation and access resources from the office online. Balancing state budgets, cracking down on illegal guns, and raising the minimum wage are some of his key pledges. Here & Now is a daily news magazine, bringing you the news that breaks after "Morning Edition" and before "All Things Considered. Senate Republicans' campaign operation is taking steps to avoid a repeat of their party's disastrous showing in last year's midterms. 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. 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. County leaders have been asking for this change since 2020, and Pennsylvanias lack of pre-canvassing is frequently blamed for the commonwealths slow election results. Lawmakers have not often approved enough funds to be entirely compliant with a courts ruling, or the cases can return to court time and time again in attempts to push lawmakers to act. Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisors, mediators, and policy experts with political veterans and loyal allies. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke). 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. She didnt care about us., In the opposite corner of the state, Democratic state Rep. Pam Snyder of Greene County said of Clinton, I dont think she paid enough attention to rural America., The candidates, I think, have woken up to the fact that they cant hang their hat on Philly and Pittsburgh anymore, said Jeff Eggleston, a Democratic county commissioner in Warren County, in the northern tier. Former Pennsylvania Planned Parenthood political operations leader Lindsey Mauldin, who previously held roles in the Wolf administrations departments of Human Services and Health, will now be the deputy chief of staff working with both of those agencies. Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisers, mediators, and policy experts with political veterans and loyal allies. WESA partners with Spotlight PA, a collaborative, reader-funded newsroom producing accountability journalism for all of Pennsylvania. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. In his new role, Vereb will be Shapiros primary liaison with the legislature. Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. Before that, she was chief of the homicide unit in the district attorney's office in Philadelphia, the nation's sixth-most populous city. Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisors, mediators, and policy experts with political veterans and In the long term plan, the plaintiffs want a system that addresses all the inequities the court recognized, McInerney said. If Shapiro were to pull out of RGGI, it would signal a lack of seriousness, according to University of Pennsylvania climate scientist Michael Mann. Hossain served as executive director of Shapiros transition, and was the first person of Asian American or Pacific Islander heritage to have that role in Pennsylvania, according to transition staff. Shapiro, who is finishing his sixth year as state attorney general, will be sworn in Jan. 17. Mastriano never amassed much of a campaign chest or mainstream following, and it showed in both his limited fundraising and his insular events. This election was not a presidential one, she noted, so some turnout decline is expected. 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. 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?) Eric Scicchitano [email protected]. None prompted much controversy. But there were a couple strategies he found effective. But repeatedly in poor, heavily Black and Latino urban neighborhoods, Fettermans results were much closer to Shapiros i.e., he did comparatively better in those areas. Henominated his cabinetand issued four executive orders: one thatupdated administration ethics rules, and others focused primarily on economic development. WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. Isenhour said offering recommendations was part of her job, though she added of Wolf, I wasnt giving advice, because hes the one with the Ph.D. She often helped the governor make tough calls, telling Wolf, OK governor, here are our options . The decision gave no deadline. 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. 1915-1981: Modern Attorneys General Who has Pa. Gov. The same pattern basically appeared nationwide this year in disadvantaged urban core areas and in heavily African American areas.. Danas leadership skills, knowledge of the Commonwealth, and sharp instincts are unmatched and I have complete confidence in her ability to lead our Administration and help move Pennsylvania forward.. 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. AP. HARRISBURG Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. Lt. Gov. 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. They worked together for 10 years. 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. Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisers, mediators and policy experts with political I think this moment was made for Josh, she said. We just assumed Bidens unpopular, gas prices are high, said state Rep. Jesse Topper (R., Bedford). 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. Shapiros incoming secretary of legislative affairs, Mike Vereb, is one of the new governors closest and for a powerful Democrat, most unusual allies. (Dec 2011) Josh Shapiro on Budget & Economy The office teaches young adults and parents about drug addiction and shows seniors how to avoid becoming the victim of a scam. 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. Uri Monson, currently the Philadelphia School Districts chief financial officer, will serve as budget secretary. While the work does not end in one budget cycle, changing that course begins now, and lawyers for the school districts told The Associated Press at least $2 billion in additional funding for education would be a good start toward the billions more they say the poorest school districts need. 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