Josh Shapiro made a lot of promises on the campaign trail. Youre putting out fires all the time, said Mary Isenhour, who served as both legislative director and chief of staff for Shapiros predecessor, Democratic Gov. Eric Scicchitano erics@cnhinews.com. Have a tip for the WESA newsroom? ', Greek transport minister resigns over train crash; 36 dead, No contingency' plan for a Fetterman Senate vacancy: Pennsylvania governor, What law enforcement seized from Pennsylvania home of Idaho murders suspect, Resource center opens in Beaver County for those impacted by East Palestine train crash, Gwinnett County wants to overhaul sex ed. WebShapiros campaign political director and a former government affairs manager for the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce Larry Hailsham, Jr. will serve as his Any plan must get through the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives and the Republican-controlled Senate. 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. 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. She was an avid figure skater who skated competitively into high school before studying political science at Temple. Compromise would likely be essential. Snyders collaborations with Shapiro arent ending with the campaign. She was appointed Bucks County District Attorney with a bipartisan vote in 2008. She thinks that Shapiro, whom she has known for 25 years, is well-positioned to negotiate. 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. Shapiro told The Inquirer that he hasnt spoken with Fetterman since he entered Walter Reed, but that hes exchanged texts with the senators wife, Gisele. 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. 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. 1915-1981: Modern Attorneys General 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 will serve as Shapiros deputy chief of staff for economic development. She said Shapiros rhetoric mattered as much as his presence. Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. Dana Fritz, who managed Attorney General Josh Shapiros winning gubernatorial campaign, will be his chief of staff in Harrisburg. Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisors, mediators, and policy experts with political In his new role, Vereb will be Shapiros primary liaison with the legislature. 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. They worked together for 10 years. Paddling in the middle of a fast moving stream of news and information. 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 Among people who work on and with Democratic campaigns, Hillary Clintons 2016 campaign, with its firm focus on Pennsylvanias cities and big suburbs, has become a model of how not to run a race in the state. As First Deputy Attorney General under former Attorney General Josh Shapiro, Henry was responsible for overseeing all of the Offices legal matters, including criminal cases to seek justice for victims, civil suits representing the Commonwealth and public protection cases fighting for the rights of Pennsylvania consumers. The loss has led to widespread discontent among legislative Republicans, all of whom agree that the party needs a legible policy platform and clearer messaging. 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. 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. In the current fiscal year, the state is sending about $9.6 billion to school districts for school operations, instruction and special education. In his successful bid for Pennsylvania governor, Josh Shapiro received more votes than any other gubernatorial candidate in commonwealth history. The new administrations chief of staff, Dana Fritz, has been with Shapiro since his days in Montgomery County government, where she first managed finance and political efforts for the then-county commissioner, according to Shapiros transition team. Unlike department secretaries, the Democrats top staffers wont need to be confirmed by the state Senate. Whats next:Many of these proposals would require the approval of the legislature. 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. WebSupport Josh Shapiro for Governor! They also clashed with a young mother who did not want to vaccinate her kids. 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. HARRISBURG Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. December 6, 2022 / 1:40 PM That touches on facilities, class sizes, staffing and how much schools currently rely on local property taxes. Shapiro, who is finishing his sixth year as state attorney general, will be sworn in Jan. 17. 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. Shapiro told The Inquirer that he hasnt spoken with Fetterman since he entered Walter Reed, but that hes exchanged texts with the senators wife, Gisele. PublishedNovember 27, 2022 at 7:00 AM EST. Mastriano remained totally off-air for most of the race. Request a presentation and access resources from the office online. 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. An initiative to provide nonpartisan, independent elections journalism for southwestern Pennsylvania. Youre trying to coordinate between agencies, advocacy groups, the legislature and the legislature was challenging, she said. He addressed union members on Aug. 18, 2022 in Philadelphia. Promise:Shapiro pledgedto have the commonwealth generate 30% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030, one of his boldest goals. To be the Commonwealths chief law enforcement officer charged with the responsibility for the prosecution of organized crime and public corruption. The effort stalled because GOP lawmakers pushed to also include other major election changes, including expanded ID requirements at the polls. Dana Fritz, who managed Attorney General Josh Shapiros winning gubernatorial campaign, will be his chief of staff in Harrisburg. Because the legislature has been unwilling to consider single-change election legislation in the past, Shapiro would likely have to agree to a more comprehensive bill that contains his priorities as well as compromises hes willing to accept in exchange for GOP support. Matt Slocum. Putnam did not have a firm answer as to why. Vereb also chaired the Montgomery County GOP committee from 2013 to 2015, years when Shapiro was a county commissioner. I think were all looking forward to hearing what he says in his budget speech, so we have a little bit better sense of what hes been hearing and what it is that hes thinking, said Katrina Robson, a partner at OMelveny & Myers LLP, which helped represent the school districts in the suit. This will be a paradigm shift, McInerney said. 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. Many were Democrats; some were Republicans. 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. 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. In the long term plan, the plaintiffs want a system that addresses all the inequities the court recognized, McInerney said. HARRISBURG Gov. Josh Shapiro made a lot of promises on the campaign trail. Now, he faces the new challenge of keeping them. A month into his tenure as Pennsylvanias top executive, Shapiro has so far avoided conflict and focused on what he can do unilaterally. 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. Former labor union political director Tori Shriver will work on labor issues for Shapiro as deputy chief of staff for education and workforce development. Unlike department secretaries, the Democrats top staffers wont need to be confirmed by the state Senate. (Tom Gralish/Philadelphia Inquirer). 1838-1915: 19th and Early 20th Century Attorneys General Dana Fritz, who led Shapiro's successful bid for governor, will be his chief of staff. Harrisburg, PA 17120 As a state representative, Verebdrew his partys irefor being willing to consider tax increases. 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. 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. When news emerged this summer that Mastrianos campaign had shelled out $5,000 to Gab for consulting services, Shapiro didnt hesitate. On the ground, canvassers said they repeatedly encountered this kind of attitude in relatively poor, urban neighborhoods. Shapiro, who has worked closely with Fritz for the last decade, called her "my most trusted adviser.". She noted that Republicans no longer have the firm hold on the state House that they did during Wolfs tenure. Pa. Gov. Various Attorneys General and the Governors who appointed them defined the duties of the Office in different and contradictory ways. She stayed on as deputy chief of staff and communications director, leading communication about the offices investigations into the Catholic Church and lawsuits against the Trump administration. in order to determine what adequacy looks like, she said. 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 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. She thinks that Shapiro, whom she has known for 25 years, is well-positioned to negotiate. 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. At the same time, Shapiro hasnt committed to maintaining his predecessors biggest environmental accomplishment: joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. To represent the Commonwealth and its citizens in any action brought about for violation of the antitrust laws of the United States. Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisors, mediators, and policy experts with political veterans and loyal allies. But hell need support from the legislature to implement nearly every one of the major policies he has proposed to that end. WebThe Shapiro Squad is an interactive community of online supporters working together to elect Josh Shapiro and Austin Davis on November 8, 2022. She started her political career working for Sen. Bob Caseys 2012 reelection campaign. We need your help to keep Pennsylvania in Democratic hands. And a good number, he said, were burned out on voting entirely. Email news@wesa.fm. I think it paid off for him.. 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 $100 billion a year in state and federal money. More at spotlightpa.org. And he didnt just get a lot of votes. That includes earmarking extra aid for the poorest districts and saving the districts money by reducing payments to charter schools. Promise:As a part of his campaign platform, Shapiro promised to improve access to the ballot box. Snyder, who will retire from the state House at the end of this years legislative session, has for nearly a decade represented a seat in the far southwestern corner of Pennsylvania. She will serve as Shapiros deputy chief of staff for economic development. 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. But some observers are also focusing on areas where Shapiros results were weaker. Tom Wolf and the legislature agreed to lower the tax rate to 4.99% over the course of the next decade. Last year, then Gov. HARRISBURG Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. Click here to learn more about the role the Lancaster County Local Journalism Fund plays in Lancaster County and to make a tax-deductible donation. Its always difficult to take specific lessons from broad turnout trends, but Putnam pointed out one more data point that she thinks sheds light on Shapiros relatively weak showing in poor urban areas: comparison with Lt. Gov. This election was not a presidential one, she noted, so some turnout decline is expected. A month into his tenure as Pennsylvanias top executive, Shapiro has so far avoided conflict and focused on what he can do unilaterally. Promise:Shapiro has said that the state needs to raisethe hourly minimum wage to $15, a position that legislative Democrats have long championed. 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. A lot of people were saying that they really didnt care for voting because they didnt see things change, he said. program, but 90% of parents are opposed, Fishing license could get more expensive in Pennsylvania. She noted that Republicans no longer have the firm hold on the state House that they did during Wolfs tenure. In Philadelphia, for instance, overall 2022 turnout was lower than in 2018 but higher than any other midterm in recent history. 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. During her tenure as First Deputy, Henry was recognized for her tireless work safeguarding the Offices mission to protect and serve Pennsylvanians as the legal advocate for the Commonwealth. Appointees were selected by the King of Sweden. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke). Here & Now is a daily news magazine, bringing you the news that breaks after "Morning Edition" and before "All Things Considered. Stream WHYY-FM, read the top stories from WHYY News, and listen to the latest podcast from WHYY Digital Studios anytime, anywhere. Weve got some very conservative Democrats, some very progressive Democrats here.. Error! Pennsylvania is the only state in the country that does not allocate any state funding for the criminal defense of the poor. 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. 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The Office of Public Engagement prevents crime through outreach in communities across Pennsylvania. You need to look at: what do your students need? Then she took a job managing finance and political efforts for then-Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro and has worked with him ever since. 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. Josh Shapiro and executive branch employees And campaign operative Larry Hailsham Jr., who was political director on Shapiros bid for governor, will be the new executive deputy chief of staff. 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. Michelle was raised in Westmoreland County, graduated from Greensburg-Salem public schools and remains a proud Golden Lion. Its not a surprise. To change the percentage again, Shapiro would need the legislature to act. Please enable JavaScript to properly view our site. 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. Tom Wolfs signature energy policies. 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. And campaign operative Larry Hailsham Jr., who was political director on Shapiros bid for governor, will be the new executive deputy chief of staff. Governor-elect Josh Shapiro looks on during his inauguration ceremony, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. There was an error processing your request. 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.. Balancing state budgets, cracking down on illegal guns and raising the minimum wage are some of his key pledges. Fritz grew up in Coplay in Lehigh County. Analysts, activists, campaign operatives, supporters, and detractors all tend to agree that a few key things sealed the deal for Shapiro: a politically extreme, cash-poor opponent in Mastriano, strong outreach to rural areas Democrats sometimes neglect, and a pragmatic and at times, flexible policy message that appealed to voters in populous urban and suburban areas, as well as those in rural communities. Balancing state budgets, cracking down on illegal guns, and raising the minimum wage are some of his key pledges. Turnout which is important for Democrats in vote-rich strongholds like big cities was low in Philadelphia relative to other parts of the commonwealth. Biden increased in-person stops during his 2020 bid for the presidency. 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. He also was one of the first Pennsylvania politicians to endorse Trumps 2016 presidential bid. Shapirohas signaledthat he would likely accept some kind of stricter voter identification requirement in order to enact his priorities. 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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. At the primary election of 1978, Pennsylvania voters approved a Constitutional amendment providing for the election of an Attorney General effective with the general election of 1980. 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. First published on December 6, 2022 / 1:40 PM. HARRISBURG Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. That strategy emerged from failure, they noted. Support local journalism. HARRISBURG Gov. Whats next:Both of these policy proposals would need to come from the legislature, as the governor does not have the ability to introduce legislation. I'm interested in what unites and separates us, shifts in voting trends, and grassroots movements. Please give today. Isenhour said this duty was a difficult part of her job during the Wolf administration. Throughout his campaign, Shapiro highlighted his work defending Pennsylvania against former President Donald Trumps attempts to overturn the 2020 election, and he framed his victory as a rejection of radicalism and misinformation. He repeatedlyarguedthat the choice between the two was a false dichotomy, but has made commitments that could conflict with one another. Philly mayoral candidates are discussing gun violence tonight. (Oct 2021) Oppose increasing regulations for abortion clinics. Among the Shapiro campaigns many ads were spots calibrated to very specific audiences like a TV ad run mostly in the Pittsburgh, State College/Johnstown, and Scranton media markets highlighting Shapiros suit against a contractor for prevailing wage theft, and another, run in similar markets, that focused on Shapiros opposition to proposed change to tipping law that the Trump administration had pitched. None prompted much controversy. But where was Newt Gingrichs Contract With America? 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. Who is Joanna McClinton, Pa.s first woman House speaker? Josh Shapiro fills executive staff, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Route 33 closed after major crash involving multiple vehicles, Pa. Gov. 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. She served as Shapiros Isenhour said this duty was a difficult part of her job during the Wolf administration. Josh Shapiro said Monday that he doesn't expect Sen. John Fetterman to step down. Hell also have to take some firm positions on topics he has previously avoided, like whether hell continue his predecessors commitment to keeping Pennsylvania inan organizationthat would cap carbon emissions from fossil fuel power plants. 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. 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ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff John Fettermans successful campaign for U.S. Senate. it was lower relative to most of the state an issue, Putnam said, that seems to be larger than any one campaign. 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. Shapiros plan would cut that timeline in half and reduce the CNIT even further. Fritz was deputy campaign manager and finance director for Shapiros 2016 election to attorney general. (David M. Warren/File photograph). Shapiros incoming secretary of legislative affairs, Mike Vereb, is one of the new governors closest and for a powerful Democrat, most unusual allies. 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. All Rights Reserved. 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 Joseph Lee, a onetime CIA intelligence analyst who worked under Wolf as acting secretary of Pennsylvanias Department of General Services, will be deputy chief of staff for administration and opportunity. Dana Fritz, who managed Attorney General Josh Shapiros winning gubernatorial campaign, will be his chief of staff in Harrisburg. She is a graduate of Allegheny College and the Widener University School of Law, worked for the Westmoreland County Legal Aid Office, and clerked for now retired Lancaster County President Judge Michael Georgelis. Dana Fritz, who led Shapiro's successful bid for governor, will be his chief of staff. 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