Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro has been hovering on the edge of the states political radar for quite awhile now. 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. Many of Shapiros proposed criminal justice changes focus on the prison system rather than law enforcement. His picks include Al Schmidt, Val Arkoosh, and Pat Browne. We just assumed Bidens unpopular, gas prices are high, said state Rep. Jesse Topper (R., Bedford). 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. WebSupport Josh Shapiro for Governor! After winning the November 2022 election, Josh Shapiro gets to assemble a cabinet. He addressed union members on Aug. 18, 2022 in Philadelphia. Some of Shapiros ventures into less friendly territories were fraught. 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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. 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. There was an error processing your request. An email has been sent with a link to confirm list signup. 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. Email news@wesa.fm. But Dean Browning, an unsuccessful GOP candidate for state Senate in the Lehigh Valley, did not see any carryover. A month into his tenure as Pennsylvanias top executive, Shapiro has so far avoided conflict and focused on what he can do unilaterally. 1838-1915: 19th and Early 20th Century Attorneys General Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. PublishedNovember 27, 2022 at 7:00 AM EST. The Public Protection Division safeguards the personal rights of the citizens of Pennsylvania and protects the public interest. Michelle was raised in Westmoreland County, graduated from Greensburg-Salem public schools and remains a proud Golden Lion. Various Attorneys General and the Governors who appointed them defined the duties of the Office in different and contradictory ways. Before working with Shapiros 2022 campaign, Hossain was a government investigations attorney at major Philadelphia-based law firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and clerked for a U.S. district judge. RGGI is an agreement among a consortium of states to reduce emissions by requiring fossil fuel power plants to purchase allowances to emit carbon dioxide. (David M. Warren/File photograph). 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. Balancing state budgets, cracking down on illegal guns, and raising the minimum wage are some of his key pledges. WebEndorsements - Shapiro For Governor Endorsements Im humbled to have the endorsements from unions, advocacy groups, and so many more from across the Commonwealth. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. A former police officer who also worked in corporate security, Vereb is a Republican who held a Montgomery County state House seat from 2006 to 2016. People there, she said, seemed starved for elected officials to take a personal interest in their problems. A former police officer who also worked in corporate security, Vereb is a Republican who held a Montgomery County state House seat from 2006 to 2016. This will be a paradigm shift, McInerney said. He purported to have a huge grassroots because he got 30,000 signatures to get on the ballot, but I didnt see them on the ground.. People really responded to a reminder that abortion could be restricted, and that Mastriano supported those restrictions. 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. Where was that with the American people or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? 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. By using them things and letting them know whats at stake, like with the gun control laws people open up and really understand the importance of getting out there, he said, adding that in-person pitches always beat TV ads. 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. 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. There have been too many losses, too many narrow wins.. First published on December 6, 2022 / 1:40 PM. Selber oversees 13 sections and more than 500 agents, lawyers and administrative staff in the criminal division, Shapiro's campaign said. Promise:Shapiro pledgedto have the commonwealth generate 30% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030, one of his boldest goals. Balancing state budgets, cracking down on illegal guns and raising the minimum wage are some of his key pledges. 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In his successful bid for Pennsylvania governor, Josh Shapiro received more votes than any other gubernatorial candidate in commonwealth history. 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. December 6, 2022 / 1:40 PM 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. The executive staffers will help the governor strategize, offer policy expertise and serve as his representatives in talks with the legislature, departments and interest groups as he tries to deliver on key campaign promises. Monson, 53, worked with Shapiro in Montgomery County as the chief financial officer of the state's third-most populous county. Do you receive unwanted calls? Success! Despitesome bipartisan supportfor funding indigent defense in the past, no proposal has ever gotten traction. Spotlight PA Staff He was elected speaker in a 115-85 vote with the support of all Democratic lawmakers and 16 Republicans, including the partys entire leadership team. Lawmakers have not often approved enough funds to be entirely compliant with a courts ruling, or the cases can return to court time and time again in attempts to push lawmakers to act. In many instances though, he voted the party line in ways that clash with the current Democratic party platform. 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 new governors top advisors will be instrumental in helping Shapiro deliver on campaign promises like raising the minimum wage and cracking down on illegal guns. 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.. Not all were on board with his candidacy, but 10 people assembled in a hunting club in Butler County in December 2021, Joyal said. She was appointed Bucks County District Attorney with a bipartisan vote in 2008. I am humbled by this opportunity, Fritz said in a statement. Shapiros incoming secretary of legislative affairs, Mike Vereb, is one of the new governors closest and for a powerful Democrat, most unusual allies. Mastriano and his backers argued that grassroots enthusiasm in redder, rural areas would overcome the deficits in more moderate suburbs. The Deputy Chiefs of Staff will serve key roles in Governor-Elect Shapiros leadership team, and they will work directly with state agencies, stakeholders, government officials, and local communities all across Pennsylvania as they assist in advancing the Governor-Elects top priorities. 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. Dana Fritz, who managed Attorney General Josh Shapiros winning gubernatorial campaign, will be his chief of staff in Harrisburg. Meanwhile, Shapiro broke spending records. However, the governors office can grant clemency and commute sentences. 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. Dana Fritz, who managed Attorney General Josh Shapiros winning gubernatorial campaign, will be his chief of staff in Harrisburg. Shapiro, who has worked closely with Fritz for the last decade, called her "my most trusted adviser.". Topper did not specify what policies he hoped to pursue. But one of the main strategies he used didnt have much to do with the candidates at all it had to do with him, the messenger. As a state representative, Vereb drew his partys ire for being willing to consider tax increases. WebThe Shapiro Squad is an interactive community of online supporters working together to elect Josh Shapiro and Austin Davis on November 8, 2022. ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff 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. Other states with similar suits, however, have shown legislativeaction is not often swift. Shapiro's incoming secretary of legislative affairs, Mike Vereb, is one of the new governor's closest and for a powerful Democrat, most unusual allies. Dana Fritz will be Shapiros top advisor and staffer. Mastriano did nothing to counter any of the charges against him, Browning told Spotlight PA. I did not see anything in the way of mail. A judgeruled in Februarythat the states system of funding public schools ultimately violates students constitutional rights siding with six school districts, the NAACP and the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools in a lawsuit launched nearly a decade ago in pursuit of billions of dollars in additional annual aid. The Proprietary Attorneys General existed until 1776 when the Attorney General became a constitutional officer of the democratic Commonwealth. To do so,he announced a planto lower the states corporate net income tax paid by businesses that are headquartered in the state and based on their total profits to 4% by 2025. Stream WHYY-FM, read the top stories from WHYY News, and listen to the latest podcast from WHYY Digital Studios anytime, anywhere. 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