Shapiro, Garrity spar in Pa.’s first gubernatorial debate in 8 yearsRepublican Stacy Garrity attacked Democratic incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro’s record during a televised debate Wednesday to try to shift momentum in a race that has seen her lagging behind in the polls and campaign fundraising. Shapiro in his remarks repeatedly tried to tie Garrity to policies of the Trump administrationPittsburgh Tribune-Review11h agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyJosh Shapiropennsylvania gubernatorial debate
Libertarian Ken Krawchuk vows to fix schools, cut taxes in 4th run for Pa. governorEditor’s note: This is the third and final profile on this year’s candidates for Pennsylvania governor. A profile of Republican challenger Stacy Garrity was published Sept. 26. One on Democratic incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro ran Tuesday. Montgomery County Libertarian Ken Krawchuk failed to garner more than 1% of the votesPittsburgh Tribune-Review7d agoWhole story →EconomyEducationJosh Shapiropennsylvania governor election
Whistleblower suit claims ‘waste and wrongdoing’ by Shapiro administration over governor’s mansion renovationsA whistleblower lawsuit accuses Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration of bypassing procurement requirements meant to safeguard the use of taxpayer dollars, including during renovations to the governor’s mansion, and firing a staffer who raised concerns. The administration waived competitive bid requirements after purchases were made, split…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review14d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyJosh Shapiropennsylvania governor mansion renovations controversy
The Trump administration will force Pa. to pay more for SNAP. Gov. Shapiro’s office says it can’tThe Trump administration will be overhauling the SNAP program in two major steps, forcing Pennsylvania to pay more for the federal food program and jeopardizing those in need, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office. The first phase begins Oct. 1, when states will have to pay for 75% of thePittsburgh Tribune-Review18d agoWhole story →EconomyFoodJosh Shapirosnap funding overhaul
