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Megan Martin: Pa. kids need Shapiro to opt in to scholarship programFor months, Gov. Josh Shapiro has said he wouldn’t decide whether to opt Pennsylvania into the federal scholarship tax-credit program until the Treasury Department finalized its guidelines. Last week, the Treasury did its part; now it’s time for the governor to do his. Passed into law last year, the federal
Former President Obama endorses Josh Shapiro in Pa. governor’s raceWith the November general election less than a month away, former President Barack Obama has endorsed Pennsylvania incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro — a fellow Democrat and longtime political ally. The recorded video endorsement released Friday is one among several issued by the 44th president backing Democratic candidates throughout the country
Long-awaited dam safety reforms move closer to law after Michigan Senate voteThe Michigan Senate on Thursday voted to overhaul Michigan’s lax dam safety laws, moving long-awaited reforms one vote away from reaching Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Both legislative chambers have now approved versions of two companion bills sponsored by Sen. Mallory McMorrow, D-Royal Oak, and Rep. Bill G. Schuette, R-Midland, to strengthen
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 votes
Trump will unveil $54 billion in South Korean investment in Alaska, site of a tight Senate raceWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is expected to announce on Wednesday plans for South Korea to invest roughly $54 billion in a project to export natural gas from Alaska, a proposal long backed by Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, who’s in a competitive reelection contest there. The investment would mark the
Josh Shapiro seeks 2nd term as Pa. governor with possible White House bid on horizonEditor’s note: This is the second of three profiles on this year’s candidates for Pennsylvania governor. A profile of Republican challenger Stacy Garrity was published Sept. 26. One on Libertarian Ken Krawchuk is scheduled for publication Oct. 1. As Congressman-elect Joe Hoeffel sifted through resumes looking for people to fill
GOP governor candidate Stacy Garrity touts experience in business, military, state governmentEditor’s note: This is the first of three profiles on this year’s candidates for Pennsylvania governor. A profile of Democratic incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro is scheduled to be published on Tuesday, Sept. 29, and one on Libertarian Ken Krawchuk is scheduled for publication on Thursday, Oct. 1. HARRISBURG — It’s
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…
Shapiro outspending Garrity by 20-to-1 margin in race for Pa. governorDemocratic incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro outspent his Republican gubernatorial challenger Stacy Garrity by a 20-to-1 margin in the 13-week period that ended Sept. 14, according to campaign finance reports released Tuesday. The filings show Shapiro spent $31.8 million between June 9 and Sept. 14, while Garrity spent nearly $1.6 million