If a comment is spam, instead of replying to it please click the icon below and to the right of that comment. Governor Shapiro believes everyone in Pennsylvania deserves a fair shot, and that government should serve the people thats why during his first month in office, he also took action to improve the Commonwealths licensing and permitting processes and to make it easier for workers and businesses to apply online. That assumption is reinforced by the ballooning of credentialism often called degree inflation in the American workforce. No other Democrat with political experience or the ability to put together a formidable campaign has expressed plans to challenge him. When he first ran for attorney general in 2016, Students First a PAC associated with Yass, Greenberg, and other Susquehanna executives gave him $125,000. In the 2014 election that saw Corbett ousted, current Gov. 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. WebThe Pennsylvania Democratic Party is the affiliate of the Democratic Party in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Progressives will be looking for him to deliver wins on major Democratic issues in return for their support, while Republicans will be seeking to advance their priorities in return for allowing any of Shapiros to move. 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. According to the executive order, state government job postings will begin with equivalent experience needed in lieu of a college degree whenever possible.. Some of Shapiros most significant clashes in recent years have been with more progressive Democrats. Greenberg, who made billions in his trading career, retired from Susquehanna in 2016, but before that, he was involved in Yasss political giving along with their third co-founder, Arthur Dantchik. Nicholas isnt working for any of the GOP gubernatorial candidates there are currently around 10 and acknowledges that Shapiros freedom from a hard primary coupled with his fundraising power, will put him in an enviable position come the general election. He has deep connections to Shapiro, having known the incoming governor since Shapiro was a child, when Groen and Shapiros father attended the same synagogue. Pennsylvania Gov. Throughout Trumps term, Shapiro added his name to dozens of joint lawsuits with other Democratic attorneys general. Ive gotten a lot of phone calls from people who were very disappointed that they didnt make the final cut, Ceisler said. Is John Fetterman Cryogenically frozen somewhere until a cure for brain dead is discovered? Shapiro took office after a dominant political performance last year that saw him clear the Democratic primary field and then romp to a general election victory in a tightly divided swing state. According to Shapiro, he expects Fetterman to return and that he will serve for a good long while. He also insisted that there is no contingency plan to replace the Keystone States new senator if he decides to step down due to his health problems. Pennsylvania state Rep. Joanna McClinton (D) was set to become the first woman to lead the state House after Democrats claimed control. Thats not at issue. There is no one that Ive met in government that I thought was better at administering a government agency than Josh is, Castor said. Editor in Chief. On Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro sat down with NBC News for an interview during which he sought to allay concerns over Fettermans deteriorating health and dismissed the possibility of a special election to allow Pennsylvanians to rectify their mistake in sending a mentally incapacitated man to Washington D.C. as their representative for the next six years. Blume works as the political director for Conservation Voters of PA, a group that runs the commonwealths biggest environmentally-focused political action committee. 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. When asked If there is a contingency plan in place in case Fetterman decides to step down, Shapiro said, There is no contingency plan and it is 100% Senator Fettermans decision as to what he will do in the future.. 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. A Delco native and combat veteran, Nick championed the rights of the military, their families and the interests of everyone living in his district regardless of political affiliation. Now join thousands of your friends and neighbors in supporting it. For years, he operated in the same Montgomery County political circles as Shapiro and has said he considers the governor-elect a friend. Josh Its not a surprise. Higher ed leaders are listening. Before you move on, I was hoping you would consider taking the step of supporting Spotlight PAs journalism either one time, or with a monthly gift. It is headquartered in Harrisburg and is the largest political party in the state. Pennsylvania Capital-Star: In his first executive order, Shapiro removes degree requirement for thousands of state jobs. The Philly FOP has consistently endorsed Shapiro since his first bid for statewide office in 2016. A Georgia Senate committee is advancing a bill that would instruct an agency to examine qualifications for state government jobs and not require a college degree unless truly necessary. Eric Rosso, an activist with the left-wing Working Families Party, said hes also concerned the team so far lacks the voices who would help Shapiro pass policies, such as a minimum wage increase, that appeal to the lefts base voters. When Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Democrats have been wounded by charges of elitism over recent years, and Shapiros executive order is a forceful rebuttal of the Republican caricature of his party as the protector of a corrupt meritocracy that demands an expensive, radicalizing adventure in the woke precincts of higher education. Tom Wolf on COVID policies: Im going to be second-guessing myself until the day I die, Despite midterm losses, Pa. Republicans appear unlikely to abandon combative agenda, by Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA and Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA, The Pennsylvania legislature is getting a major infusion of new blood this January, Partisan fights dominated the Pa. legislatures recent session, eclipsing some major accomplishments, Pa. Republicans fight to prolong House majority and pass far-reaching constitutional amendments, Advocates, lawmakers hope Pa. House power shift opens door for election law changes, by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Carter Walker of Votebeat, Dispute over Pa. House special elections, control likely heading to court, Wolf backs regulatory change that would formalize discrimination protections for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians, Pa.s governor spends thousands on private law firms but wont disclose why, by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Brad Bumsted of The Caucus. Christopher Baxter Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisors, mediators, and policy experts with political veterans and loyal allies. As expected for a Democratic governor, the majority of the transition team and cabinet posts went to Democrats. If you've commented with us before, we'll need you to re-input your email address for this. Shapiro became the third Jewish governor and the first governor since 1966 to belong to the same political party as his predecessor. 01:40 PM, Feb 28, 2023. Copyright 2023 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Associated Press: Bill: Cut college degree requirements for Georgia state jobs. 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. But a 2017 Harvard Business School study, which examined more than 26 million job postings, reported that employers were increasingly inflating the educational requirements for jobs usually held by high school grads and in many cases, qualified candidates never even got the chance to apply for a position. In total, according to the study, as many as 6.2 million workers could be affected by the practice of degree inflation.. 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. Josh Shapiro won Beaver, Berks, Cumberland, and Luzerne counties significantly outperforming Joe Bidens margins in 2020 and flipping those counties blue, One employee, Lisa, who declined to give her last name, had sat stone-faced during his remarks, but when he came down her row, she joined others in a group selfie with Shapiro. 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. But that tenure was abruptly cut short after allegations of harassment, effectively ending DiGiorgios formal role in politics. Its very common for people who win executive officesmayor, governor, presidentto put a lot of their donors on the transition team, Nicholas said. Pennsylvanians rely on him to be a check and a balance to the states elected officials, especially when potential patterns of corruption, unconstitutional governance and criminality are raised. Keye is the chief diversity and compliance officer at Cheyney University, which is the countrys oldest historically Black college or university. While he may not have stated it explicitly, this was the essence of the Democrats very first executive order, which opened up some 92% of job listings in state government about 65,000 in all to applicants who dont have a four-year college degree. Unlike the crowded 2022 field for U.S. Senate and for the Republican nomination for governor Shapiro is in a lane by himself. Because of the now confirmed lies that were told during the 2022 general election regarding the health of Senator John Fetterman, as well as the threats made against a journalist who interviewed him, the Washington County Republican Party refuses to take assurances from the Office of the Senator or Democrat operatives that Fetterman is able to carry out his duties as Senator. You could be getting the best stories in your inbox twice a day. The administration also opened a new website that lets applicants search and filter state government job openings based on degree requirements. State Rep. Aaron Bernstine, a Republican from a district north of Pittsburgh, sent the governor a text message congratulating him on a good first week in office that put Pennsylvanians first on issues that people from all political sides agree with.. Theres a good reason many of Pennsylvanias established or enterprising Democrats have focused their 2022 efforts on the U.S. Senate instead of governor. But there are also prison abolitionists, public education activists, patient advocates, and progressive labor organizers. Dasha Burns is an NBC News NOW correspondent who covers politics and social issues. These people who have called me are very impressive people in their own right. One of its co-founders, Jeff Yass, is arguably the commonwealths single biggest conservative political donor. He appeared on Fox News in his first television interview as governor. WebJosh Shapiro will reject politics of hate and division and focus on solving real problems. So who are the people Shapiro wants on his side as he prepares to take executive power? 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. Interests on both the left and right are already criticizing some of Shapiros picks. In branding degree requirements for many jobs as arbitrary and declaring there are many different pathways to success, the Keystone States new chief executive was tugging at the shaky Jenga block that has undergirded the appalling rise of a $1.75 trillion student debt bomb in the U.S. and led, arguably, to a college/non-college divide driving our nations bitter politics. Josh Shapiro, a religious Jew who uses his faith as part of his political identity, is rejecting that principle. Krasner also sued the attorney general for settling with opioid distributors and manufacturers. In 2018, he was accused of sexual harassment and assault by three women. This giving has made Yass and Susquehanna and by extension, Greenberg extremely well-known in Pennsylvania politics. 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. 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. They should get to decide whats best for them whether they want to go to college or straight into the workforce not have that decided for them.. 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.. People are starving for interest, investment, he said. Shapiro who took the oath of office on Tuesday with Lt. Gov. That a Democrat followed suit in Pennsylvania a much bigger political stage, with a much larger population matters. top news from across PA, plus some fun, too. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. People like him and the organization he works for dont often get a seat in policy talks, he said. 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. He is a member of the Democratic Party. On his first full day in office, Gov. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. When asked about his White House aspirations, Shapiro said he was flattered but not interested. Now some Democrats see Shapiros success as a road map for the party nationally, and they name him among a new generation of young governors who could one day run for president. He said his goal on the committee is to bring the patient perspectives to the table.. 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. Our journalism is produced to serve the public interest not profit motives. The free Keystone Crossroads newsletter delivers the most important Pennsylvania stories to your inbox every week. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. On a more fundamental level, it eliminates a basic unfairness that has led to a two-tiered class system. John Cardillo (@johncardillo) February 27, 2023. best-of, and more. It's been a prolific political career thus far for Pennsylvania's new governor. Josh Shapiros desk during his first month in office. He spoke about patriotism and freedom. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, signed his first executive order, removing a four-year degree requirement for tens of thousands of state The rise in telehealth during COVID-19 is a good example he said its made it easier for some of his patients to make appointments, and hed like to see it strengthened. Shapiro has become known as a political pragmatist, both by his admirers and his detractors. Governor-elects typically assemble a transition team of people who will help set policy agendas based on the administrations goals. HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) On Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, a new Pennsylvania governor will be sworn-in in Harrisburg. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. Hes known Shapiro, 48, since the attorney general was around five years old and Shapiros father was involved in the same synagogue. For now, as Shapiro shapes his team and signs his first executive orders, Republicans are taking notice. Josh Shapiro Fills Executive Staff With Loyal Allies, Political Veterans Staff, Spotlight PA | January 20, 2023 HARRISBURG, Pa. Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. The order directs Alaskas Department of Administration to review state job descriptions and determine where practical experience could be used in lieu of the four-year college degree requirement typically asked of applicants. After that 2019 protest, we both arranged a sit-down, we sat down, we talked about his criminal justice reform platform. Shapiro will be able to call on these people to assist, Ceisler said. College can be a very good thing. Fetterman has been an avid proponent of more frequent pardons from the state board that recommends prisoners for release. Everyone deserves access to the facts. 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.. Catturd (@catturd2) February 28, 2023, The Democrats would literally keep John Fetterman in a freezer for the next 4 years if it helps them keep control of the Senate They are tuly the party of pure evil, Vince Langman (@LangmanVince) February 28, 2023. And there were areas that he agreed with us on, and there were areas where he disagreed with us.. Cook Political Report, which is tracking Senate races around the country, says the outcome in Pennsylvania is genuinely unpredictable but critically important. Warm start to March before the next wintry mess on Friday! But there are some issues on which Shapiro is resolute about his commitment to Democratic values, such as reproductive and LGBTQ rights. During the 2022 campaign for governor, Shapiro, Jewish and from suburban Philadelphia, traveled deep into rural counties won by Trump. Gov. But she added then and now that she appreciates that its a diverse group. WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyones stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Hell make health care recommendations in a group that includes representatives from major health systems, health care unions, and the insurance industry. Its chair is Senator Sharif Street. Of course, government jobs are only one part of the workforce. Today, too many Americans feel compelled to pursue a college degree, whether they want to or not. As such, we call upon Senator Fetterman to appear on camera to show us he is alive and well, and if he is unable to do so, we call upon our elected Representatives in Washington, Senator Casey and Congressman Reschenthaler, to intervene immediately, wrote Sean Logue, the county partys chairman on Facebook. The room was quiet, the reaction muted as the new governor delivered brief remarks. Here are some of the laws being proposed in Harrisburg this session, Meal Madness Tournament coming to Cumberland County for second year in a row. We dont believe vital investigative and public-service journalism should be hidden behind a paywall or only for those who can afford a subscription fee. In fact, analysts said, large donors are often the most motivated to make their candidates goals succeed. Shapiro became the 48th governor of Pennsylvania. As an independent and elected attorney general, Shapiro is sworn to be a law enforcement officer first and politician second. In an interview with NBC News Monday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says he expects Senator John Fetterman to come back to the Senate and to serve for a good long while.. Shapiro said if she sent it to him, he would frame it in the governors office. Titles are easy and plentiful in politics to give away.. HARRISBURG, Pa. Governor-elect Josh Shapiros office has been busy assembling the team of people who will comprise his administration when he is sworn into office on Jan. 17. 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. He sued over Trumps family border separation policy, the administrations policies on contraception, and the election-time changes to post office operations. Several major posts went to Republicans. 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.. Shapiro who took the oath of office on Tuesday with Lt. Gov. He has also opposed other systemic shifts such as an attempt in Philly under progressive District Attorney Larry Krasner to reduce pre-trial detention. Perhaps the most significant action of his career came in 2018, during his time as attorney general, when he presided over the release of a landmark grand jury report on decades of sexual abuse of children in Catholic dioceses across Pennsylvania. He talked about job opportunities for people without a college degree. Shapiro became the 48th governor of Pennsylvania. But hes kept busy. Its a good sign that a governor looks to the other party, that identifies people of competence and integrity, and I think Governor-elect Shapiro scores highly so far around those attributes, said Thornburgh. HARRISBURG, Pa. Josh Shapiro began his term as Pennsylvanias new Democratic governor by nominating four Republicans to his Cabinet. Alaskans will no longer need a four-year college degree to apply for some state jobs under a new order issued by Gov. 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. Hes unwilling to work with anyone who peddles lies and conspiracy theories and act like demagogues, he says. 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. WebThe "PACs" category has been renamed to "Committees," because the term "Political Action Committee" is not used in every state. Nothing less is acceptable. 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. Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA contributed to this report. The Pennsylvania Democratic Party unanimously voted to endorse Shapiro earlier this year, and he ran for the primary unopposed. Initial cautious optimism has faded somewhat as leaders in the state Housestruggle to establish which party will have majority control. Josh Shapiro was sworn into office Jan. 17 at the Pennsylvania State Capitol. He co-founded the major global high-speed trading firm Susquehanna International Group. Josh Shapiro and the Democrats, if they want to live by their own standards, are going to have to do something about the problematic organization they belong to and represent on the ballot. 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. Please share BPR content to help combat the lies. Groen isnt a neutral observer. Whether he can translate that outreach into policy and political capital remains to be seen. Thank you for donating. Doug Mastriano spent 30 years in the U.S. Army serving his country in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since the Governor signed an executive order removing four-year college degree requirements for most state government jobs, Georgias state senate and the state of Alaska have followed suit. No bills have come across Pennsylvania Gov. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro. Mike Dunleavy (R). During the 2020 election, Shapiro raised his national profile as a frequent cable news commentator and Trump critic. Many of Pennsylvanias most prominent political figures were in attendance, including both U.S. In the United States today, there is a massive swath of middle-management, white-collar jobs with unnecessary degree requirements. Im encouraged that representation, as a diversity officer, isnt going to be our issue, she said. HARRISBURG Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro, the chair of the commissioners, was too focused on consensus. 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. Castor says he doesnt plan to vote for Shapiro for governor No, Im a Republican but hes still a fan. Theres not much that Pennsylvanias next governor can do to directly tackle inflation or its underlying causes, but he can help blunt the impact of rising prices. He emerged unscathed from the That united front is in play once again as Pennsylvanias entire Democratic establishment coalesces around Shapiro which is highly unusual. Former Gov. Following Gov. But hes better known in Pennsylvania politics as a former leader of the state Republican Party. In Novembers election, Shapiro made significant inroads with rural, working-class voters who have turned away from the Democratic Party. He was bolstered by a historically weak opponent in Doug Mastriano, a far-right Republican who led efforts in Pennsylvania to overturn the 2020 presidential election, embraced Christian nationalism and associated with people who spread antisemitism. 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