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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 Promise:Shapiro said he will put Pennsylvania on track to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Shapiro admin can do more as rollbacks to food and health benefits loom in Pa., experts say. Dan Urevick-Ackelsberg, senior attorney at Public Interest Law Center, said theyre hoping to see an action plan from Shapiro that shows how the state will develop a system that funds schools based on what students need. 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. 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 was deputy campaign manager in Shapiros 2016 bid for attorney general and stayed with him after he took office, working over several years in communications and as deputy chief of staff. 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. I think this moment was made for Josh, she said. He alsowas one of the first Pennsylvania politiciansto endorse Trumps 2016 presidential bid. 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. He made pledges that reflect the priorities of a range of Pennsylvanias political factions, saying he will support data-driven changes to policing policy but alsocalling himself pro-police,. The office teaches young adults and parents about drug addiction and shows seniors how to avoid becoming the victim of a scam. 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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. 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. There was an error processing your request. He believes the GOP could use the situation to retake Congress by attempting to unseat U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio). A month into his tenure as Pennsylvanias top executive, Shapiro has so far avoided conflict and focused on what he can do unilaterally. Before that, she was chief of the homicide unit in the district attorney's office in Philadelphia, the nation's sixth-most populous city. 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. Former labor union political director Tori Shriver will work on labor issues for Shapiro as deputy chief of staff for education and workforce development. AP. 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 governor next month. 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The office is marked by several significant periods in its history: 1643-1681: Attorneys General before William Penn Promise:Shapiro wants to implement new programs regarding commutation and recidivism. Mastriano remained totally off-air for most of the race. Before serving as First Deputy Attorney General, Michelle dedicated over 20 years of her career to the Bucks County District Attorneys Office taking on critical jobs including Chief of Major Crimes, Chief of Child Abuse, and First Assistant. When Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and the legislature agreed to lower the tax rate to 4.99% over the course of the next decade. Lawyers for the school districts argued in court that Pennsylvanias school funding system relies disproportionately on local property taxes, helping to widen the gap between rich and poor districts. HARRISBURG Gov. 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. However, the new Democratic majority in the state House gives Shapiro an edge in the legislature. He also was one of the first Pennsylvania politicians to endorse Trumps 2016 presidential bid. The Public Protection Division handles consumer complaints through the Bureau of Consumer Protection and the Health Care Section, oversees Tobacco enforcement, Charitable Trusts and Organizations, Antitrust actions and Civil Rights Enforcement. Mann has said that reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 is possible, but will require Shapiro to take advantage of the bully pulpit and convince voters that legislative Republicans block efforts to create a livable future., Violent crime and public safety were popular talking points in the 2022 election cycle, and Shapirobrought the topics up often during his campaign. One would allow older incarcerated people toapply for geriatric parole. Its impossible to talk about Shapiros victory without talking about his opponent, far-right state Sen. Doug Mastriano of Franklin County. Those advantages gave Democrats a powerful cudgel against the GOP up and down the ticket. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? losing the state House for the first time since 2010. to purchase allowances to emit carbon dioxide. This was especially the case in poorer, heavily Black and Hispanic precincts. 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. I think it paid off for him.. You want to do your job without the obstructionists getting in the way.. 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. Shapiros incoming secretary of legislative affairs, Mike Vereb, is one of the new governors closest and for a powerful Democrat, most unusual allies. However, Democrats are now in control of the state House for the first time in more than a decade, giving Shapiro more leverage. 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. Michelle was raised in Westmoreland County, graduated from Greensburg-Salem public schools and remains a proud Golden Lion. 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. Freeman was shot in the leg in 2019 a case of wrong place at the wrong time, he said. 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. Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians could lose their health insurance and nearly two million could face more food insecurity in the coming months. Unlike Who is Joanna McClinton, Pa.s first woman House speaker? The Democratic Party is such a big-tent party, she said. Shapirohas signaledthat he would likely accept some kind of stricter voter identification requirement in order to enact his priorities. 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 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. Here & Now is a daily news magazine, bringing you the news that breaks after "Morning Edition" and before "All Things Considered. 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. 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 Widely recognized for her work ethic and singular dedication to public service, Michelle rose from intern in the Westmoreland County District Attorneys Office to now serve as the chief law enforcement officer for the Commonwealth. The new constitutional office continued to grow in importance until 1840 when it suffered a period of regression. Unlike department secretaries, the Democrats top staffers wont need to be confirmed by the state Senate. 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 Some of Shapiros ventures into less friendly territories were fraught. Tracking Pennsylvania Gov. And campaign operative Larry Hailsham Jr., who was political director on Shapiros bid for governor, will be the new executive deputy chief of staff. In the current fiscal year, the state is sending about $9.6 billion to school districts for school operations, instruction and special education. This is a people-powered campaign, and Im honored to work with these groups and all Pennsylvanians to tackle the big fights this election. Where was that with the American people or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? Mastriano never amassed much of a campaign chest or mainstream following, and it showed in both his limited fundraising and his insular events. Philly mayoral candidates are discussing gun violence tonight. ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff Governor-elect Josh Shapiro looks on during his inauguration ceremony, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. We think that this is an appropriate investment to start to address the scale of the problem were facing, said Maura McInerney, legal director at Pennsylvanias Education Law Center, which helped represent the school districts along with Public Interest Law Center and the OMelveny & Myers law firm. The Attorney General is served by a staff of several hundred prosecutors, attorneys, investigators, agents and support staff in offices across the state, divided into four sections: the Criminal Law Division, the Public Protection Division, the Civil Division and the Operations Division. 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. 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. In their election post-mortems, Republicans complaints go beyond Mastrianos campaign decisions. Promise:As a part of his campaign platform, Shapiro promised to improve access to the ballot box. Josh Shapiro leaves the Capitol with his wife, Lori, before being sworn in. Under a policy instituted in January, Democratic Gov. 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. 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. She served as Shapiros I was so happy because Greene County has become a county where, you know, if youre able to put 20 Democrats in a room for an event, youre lucky.. So he benefited from both swinging the votes of some number of independents, and he benefited from maintaining strong turnout among sometimes-voters, most strongly in upscale suburbs and exurbs.. 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. Whats next:Shapiro has indicated he wants to put money into plugging abandoned wells a significant source of emissions in Pennsylvania and said such an effort could create jobs. 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. 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. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? But hell need support from the legislature to implement nearly every one of the major policies he has proposed to that end. The Proprietary Attorneys General existed until 1776 when the Attorney General became a constitutional officer of the democratic Commonwealth. Fritz grew up in Coplay in Lehigh County. The Criminal Law Division is responsible for investigating drug trafficking, child predators, organized crime, public corruption, insurance fraud and other criminal violations. Stream WHYY-FM, read the top stories from WHYY News, and listen to the latest podcast from WHYY Digital Studios anytime, anywhere. In his successful bid for Pennsylvania governor, Josh Shapiro received more votes than any other gubernatorial candidate in commonwealth history. In between, she worked as a top deputy for communications under Shapiro in the attorney general's office. And Shapiros campaign, organizers said, really took the every-county approach to heart. What we dont want is a fight over this budget cycle and then to, in July, ask what happens next, he said. In 2005, Shapiro was elected to the state legislature, becoming the first Democrat to hold the seat since 1985, when Hoeffel himself had left it. I cover politics and our divided electorate. One of the biggest focusesof Shapiros platformwas a promise to bolster the economy and lower consumer prices for Pennsylvania residents. Monson, 53, worked with Shapiro in Montgomery County as the chief financial officer of the state's third-most populous county. 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. California residents do not sell my data request. 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. Promise:Shapiro made several commitments to tighten gun control. Harrisburg, PA 17120 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. The Constitutional amendment was implemented by the Commonwealth Attorneys Act of 1980 which defined the duties and powers of the Attorney General. . Do you receive unwanted calls? 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. Vereb also chaired the Montgomery County GOP committee from 2013 to 2015, years when Shapiro was a county commissioner. 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. Dana Fritz, who led Shapiro's successful bid for governor, will be his chief of staff. Read more Courtesy Dana Fritz 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. Various Attorneys General and the Governors who appointed them defined the duties of the Office in different and contradictory ways. Republicans in Harrisburg have generally been unwilling to tighten gun laws despite being open to some of Democrats criminal justice priorities in the past. The Attorney General is Pennsylvanias top law enforcement official, with a wide range of responsibilities to protect and serve the citizens and agencies of the Commonwealth. / AP. Topper did not specify what policies he hoped to pursue. 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. Spotlight PA is funded by foundations and readers like you who are committed to accountability journalism that gets results. 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. 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. They worked together for 10 years. Shapiros incoming secretary of legislative affairs, Mike Vereb, is one of the new governors closest and for a powerful Democrat, most unusual allies. 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. He will veto any bill that would restrict abortion rights. But where was Newt Gingrichs Contract With America? 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. 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. WESA partners with Spotlight PA, a collaborative, reader-funded newsroom producing accountability journalism for all of Pennsylvania. Whats next:A change to this tax would likely be codified during budget negotiations. One of the campaigns bigger events in Greene County was hosted in a barn on Snyders family farm. HARRISBURG Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. (Hamilton later defended printer John Peter Zenger in a case that became the foundation for the concept of freedom of press.). She will serve as Shapiros deputy chief of staff for economic development. 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. He addressed union members on Aug. 18, 2022 in Philadelphia. 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. Any plan must get through the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives and the Republican-controlled Senate. Here are some key policies likely to come up, Abbott Elementary will give Mural Arts Philadelphia a moment in the spotlight, Philadelphia news consumers want to see more crime, infrastructure, and education in local reporting, study finds. Please give today. 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. Its how we live. RGGI is one of Democratic Gov. This law enforcement effort includes a criminal investigation unit and a drug law enforcement program as well as direction of statewide and multi-county investigating grand juries and a Medicaid Fraud Control Section, To collect, by suit or otherwise, all debts, taxes and accounts due the Commonwealth which shall be referred to and placed with the Attorney General, To represent the Commonwealth and all Commonwealth agencies and upon request the Auditor General, State Treasurer and Public Utility Commission in any action brought by or against the Commonwealth or its Agencies, To administer the provision relating to consumer protection laws. 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. 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. 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. (David M. Warren/File photograph). The Pa. House is getting ready to consider critical chamber rules. You want to come to the center and find solutions. The Office of Public Engagement prevents crime through outreach in communities across Pennsylvania. In Bucks County, colleagues credited her for leading by example and being first in line for the toughest cases. None prompted much controversy. Have a tip for the WESA newsroom? HARRISBURG Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. Please enable JavaScript to properly view our site. To represent the Commonwealth and its citizens in any action brought about for violation of the antitrust laws of the United States. Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. WebName: Joshua "Josh" Shapiro: Address: 1550 Cloverly Ln Jenkintown, Pennsylvania , United States: Email: josh@joshshapiro.org: Website: Born: June 20, 1973 (49 years) Whats next:While Shapiro can easily include such a proposal in his budget recommendation, the legislature ultimately has to agree to fund it. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. 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