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. Governor Josh Shapiro is a Pennsylvania Democrat. Please share BPR content to help combat the lies. Josh 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. 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. Hes also been endorsed by a Shapiro, the states two-term elected attorney general, ran to the middle on Republicans, Nicholas said, are waiting to see how everything plays out. Hell make health care recommendations in a group that includes representatives from major health systems, health care unions, and the insurance industry. There are, for instance, policing advocates who want more aggressive law enforcement, people seen as hostile to public education, and a number of prominent Republicans. Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA contributed to this report. In the United States today, there is a massive swath of middle-management, white-collar jobs with unnecessary degree requirements. 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. Fetterman checked himself into the hospital for treatment of clinical depression on February 16th., Im proud of Senator Fetterman for getting the help that he needs and Im there for Gisele and their family. On issues like taxation, for instance, he sees in Shapiro a desire to find the most painless solution for everyone, versus the most progressive solution. Fetterman has been an avid proponent of more frequent pardons from the state board that recommends prisoners for release. Our journalism is produced to serve the public interest not profit motives. Lets just leave it at that., What you need to know about Pennsylvanias 2022 race for U.S. Senate. At least 30 people on the transition team personally donated a total of at least $2.5 million to Shapiros campaign. In fact, analysts said, large donors are often the most motivated to make their candidates goals succeed. 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. Experts call it credentialism a trend that began around the 1970s and kept accelerating for company job recruiters to require a bachelors degree even for jobs (from IT specialist to, yes, newspaper reporter) that may not really need one. Support our commitment to credible conservative news. Overthrowing the college degree as a one-size-fits-all fast pass to employment is good for everyone. The number of 18-year-olds coming to college is decreasing, and the rate of the adult learner is increasing, she said. Shapiro will need GOP buy-in to implement his policy agenda. 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. Mark Mendlovitz (@MendlovitzMark) March 1, 2023. Ensuring that affordability is not a barrier, Keye said, is a crucial part of her day job and her role on the transition committee. 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. Youve been reading our work. Josh Shapiro was sworn into office Jan. 17 at the Pennsylvania State Capitol. IE 11 is not supported. Governor, you have exemplified what I spoke of a moment ago, Shapiro addressed Wolf during his address. Some people are moderate because they just dont know how to make a decision. Whether he can translate that outreach into policy and political capital remains to be seen. Some former Republican officials in the state openly rejected Mastriano and endorsed Shapiro. The public will not see it and we do not share it. Before being named to the committee, Blume previously told Spotlight PA she had concerns about some of the folks on the list of people advising Shapiro on energy policy. Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. As expected for a Democratic governor, the majority of the transition team and cabinet posts went to Democrats. Marylands then-governor, Larry Hogan (R), imposed a similar rule last year, and a growing number of big companies including IBM, Google, and Apple are on the cutting edge of a movement to yank degree requirements for most jobs while pumping up the role of shorter, much less expensive programs to instead gain certificates for key skills. Spotlight PA takes a look at eight members of the transition team, what they tell us about the governor-elects policy plans, and what they may want from him in return. WebJosh Shapiro will reject politics of hate and division and focus on solving real problems. The Pennsylvania Democratic Party unanimously voted to endorse Shapiro earlier this year, and he ran for the primary unopposed. 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. He is the executive director at the Abolitionist Law Center and will work on the transitions public safety committee with a focus on community safety. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Pennsylvania Gov. 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. Shapiro became the third Jewish governor and the first governor since 1966 to belong to the same political party as his predecessor. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Inquirer, Abolitionist Law Center Executive Director Robert Saleem Holbrook, Cheyney University Chief Diversity Officer Pamela Keye, Susquehanna International Co-Founder Joel Greenberg, Johns Hopkins Medicine professor Ravi Gupta, Former Pa. Republican Party head Val DiGiorgio, Conservation Voters of Pa. political director Katie Blume, Former Pa. Democratic Party head Marcel Groen, protested Shapiros appearance at a conference, pay unusually low federal income tax rates, has said he considers the governor-elect a friend, Unequal election policies disenfranchised Pennsylvania voters in 2022, by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA and Carter Walker of Votebeat, How anxiety came to dominate the big business of medical marijuana cards in Pennsylvania, Thousands of Pa. homeowners feel stuck in a high-stakes game of telephone with their homes, vital utilities on the line, What the public can and cant know about Four Diamonds, beneficiary of Penn State THONs fundraising, Grudges, tribalism, and infighting rife in Pennsylvania borough that hired the cop who killed Tamir Rice, by Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College, A complete guide and amendment tracker for proposed changes to Pennsylvanias Constitution, Who is on Pa. Gov.-elect Josh Shapiros transition team? 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. Josh Shapiro and Wes Moore Are Ready To Step Up The inaugurations in Pennsylvania and Maryland this month introduced Democrats to their future. Nothing less is acceptable. Additionally, only 31% of those Democrats and 17% of other voters also voted by mail compared to just about 8% of Republicans who voted in 2022. The last bible was a personal family bible on which Shapiro has been sworn in for every public office he has held since 2005. The people of Pennsylvania deserve a press conference from the office of John Fetterman. 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. It was the first time in history Democrats held a majority in Montco government. Its a reaction to difficulties in attracting workers in a tight labor market, the high cost of college, and Republican distrust of the ideological effects of college education. Its how we live. As attorney general, he got national attention for a sweeping report detailing sexual abuse in Pennsylvanias Catholic churches, and for his many lawsuits against President Donald Trumps administration. For years, he operated in the same Montgomery County political circles as Shapiro and has said he considers the governor-elect a friend. Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisors, mediators, and policy experts with political veterans and loyal allies. The uncertainty there could hinder the governors ability to pass legislation. Just this month, Shapiro took on another high-profile, highly political case, announcing 48 criminal charges against Energy Transfer. Shapiro who took the oath of office on Tuesday with Lt. Gov. Today, too many Americans feel compelled to pursue a college degree, whether they want to or not. Titles are easy and plentiful in politics to give away.. Among technocrats on both the center-right and center-left, theres often a flawed assumption that a central goal of U.S. education policy should be to get as many young Americans as possible into four-year programs, rather than to open up other pathways and models for success. Shapiro was again unchallenged within his party when he declared his intention to seek the governor's mansion in the 2022 election. Choirs from across the state rang in ceremony. If you've commented with us before, we'll need you to re-input your email address for this. The Investigator (Weekly): Best accountability 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. Shapiro who took the oath of office on Tuesday with Lt. Gov. Overall, he won 16 percent of registered Republicans and 64 percent of registered independents. Pennsylvanias government is divided, with Republicans holding the Senate and Democrats having a slim majority in the House. This is a significant step in tearing down barriers for employment here in Pennsylvania., Forbes: Penn.s New Governor Strikes A Blow Against The College-Industrial Complex. As of 2021, just 37.9 percent of Americans over the age of 25 held a bachelors degree. 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. Top donors who received posts include Thomas Hagen, a former Pa. Secretary of Commerce who donated $750,000 and was appointed to the Transition Leadership Board; Leslie Anne Miller, former General Counsel under former Gov. 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. There is somebody sitting on that transition committee who is going to go back to a regular job, and then two years later something will happen, and then that person will be engaged, Ceisler said. One of them is Bruce Castor, who served as Montgomery County Commissioner alongside Shapiro for four years. For that reason among others, Im impressed and excited by what Josh Shapiro, the newly installed Democratic governor of Pennsylvania, just did. Im encouraged that representation, as a diversity officer, isnt going to be our issue, she said. 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. Shapiro who took the oath of office on Tuesday with Lt. Gov. The Pennsylvania governor tells NBC News he expects fellow Democrat John Fetterman to serve in Senate for "good long while. The period between the election and inauguration is critical for a smooth transition, analysts said. What youll see from more liberal parts of the Democratic Party is a frustration that more of their people' are not being chosen for these top-level positions, said Christopher Nicholas, a veteran Republican political consultant. Well, employers increasingly require that applicants for good jobs possess a degree, even when the degrees arent relevant to the job, and employers say theyre skeptical that college grads are even prepared for work. Austin Davis said the order applies to 92% of commonwealth jobs, estimating that roughly 65,000 positions in the state will be open to Pennsylvanians regardless of whether they hold a college degree. 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. foundations and readers like you He did it again and again until he had shaken every hand in the room. Shapiros emphasis on a divisive culture war issue comes with large political risks. He talks to everybody, and that is an underappreciated skill of actually engaging with people, Kenyatta said. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. The Senate Government Oversight Committee on Monday voted for Senate Bill 3, sending it to the full Senate for more debate. Shapiros announcement, other states announced they would be taking action to eliminate college degree requirements for state jobs. But she added then and now that she appreciates that its a diverse group. Sign up for our weekly newsletter. 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. Throughout Trumps term, Shapiro added his name to dozens of joint lawsuits with other Democratic attorneys general. [Shapiro] got to where he is within the party because he planned it that way., Get more Pennsylvania stories that matter. He appeared on Fox News in his first television interview as governor. Greenberg could not be reached for comment. 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. 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.. A lot of what we need to accomplish, the governor has central to his agenda: better schools, better jobs, safer communities in my view those are all progressive priorities. Its very common for people who win executive officesmayor, governor, presidentto put a lot of their donors on the transition team, Nicholas said. His first executive order, which eliminates a four-year college-degree requirement for thousands of state government jobs, was praised by conservative media. All Rights Reserved. SIGN UP HERE. Its not an economic perspective, necessarily, said Groen, the former Pennsylvania Democratic Party chair, of Shapiros moderate outlook. For instance, Yass and his co-founders have given millions of dollars to Philadelphia Democratic state Sen. Anthony Williams political runs. Josh Shapiro's transition team features Republicans and those pushing policies at odds with the Democratic agenda, and that's all part of his strategy. Its what hes done his entire career. Now join thousands of your friends and neighbors in supporting it. Joy. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, signed his first executive order, removing a four-year degree requirement for tens of thousands of state government jobs. If a comment is spam, instead of replying to it please click the icon below and to the right of that comment. 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. 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HARRISBURG For nearly two months, a team of advisors has been working to ensure Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro has a smooth transition from attorney general to head of the nations fifth-most populous state. And if I did, I would dismiss it immediately, the governor said. Krasner also sued the attorney general for settling with opioid distributors and manufacturers. Doug Mastriano spent 30 years in the U.S. Army serving his country in Iraq and Afghanistan. Some high-profile Democrats, like Lt. Gov. People like him and the organization he works for dont often get a seat in policy talks, he said. Democrat Josh Shapiro won the race for governor of Pennsylvania, securing the office for four years in a state where the future of abortion rights is on the line, along with management of the 2024 election in a battleground that is often decisive in choosing presidents. Gov. But I also believe that this particular credential has become too divisive an emblem in our culture wars, too bold a fault line. The next person who holds the gubernatorial office will have influence or direct control over many issues affecting health care. 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Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) February 28, 2023, Spotted John Fetterman in the hospital window pic.twitter.com/XkfWAoib8L, Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) February 28, 2023. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, signed his first executive order, removing a four-year degree requirement for tens of thousands of state The reason [Shapiro] heard us is because we had the political power to impact him, he said. Ultimately, if Fetterman is unable or unwilling to carry out his duties as a United States Senator, then we ask for his resignation and call for a special election to be held this year; no more lies or games, Logue said. Ive written extensively about that, and I wouldnt take back a word. Who the students are in the commonwealth is changing, and its not a one size fits all.. The team of nearly 300 people includes lobbyists, activists, attorneys, executives, and former elected officials, and not all are obvious choices for a Democratic administration. Higher ed leaders are listening. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? Sometimes things are not ideological. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. Since his election, he has been assembling the team of people who will be part of his administration. An FOP endorsement was once a political necessity for Philly politicians, as well as candidates running statewide. No other Democrat with political experience or the ability to put together a formidable campaign has expressed plans to challenge him. Candidly, I think Josh Shapiro has his eyes set on, you know, potentially something else, so I think hes motivated at this particular juncture to demonstrate bipartisanship, he said. He reached out to Shapiro to share some of these perspectives, he said, and got an invite to help with the transition. Groen himself isnt in power anymore. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. Soon, we will be rolling out changes to better differentiate between different types of transactions, whether monetary, non-monetary (in-kind), or something else. Groen took over as state Democratic party chair in 2015 but resigned after three years amid allegations he had ignored sexual harassment allegations. Its a vision for the Democratic party that resonates with Groen, but one that has begun to feel increasingly like a throwback in Pennsylvania. WebJosh Shapiros Policies. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain fruitful conversation. As a young state representative, hehelped broker a power-sharing agreement that maintained Democrats influence in Harrisburg during a period of closely divided House control. Shapiro, the chair of the commissioners, was too focused on consensus. The total number of registered Democrats and other party voters who voted in 2022 is just 7,000 people shy of the just over 3 million votes Shapiro took. Shapiros biggest threat may be from himself, because he is so nakedly focused on his own political advancement, a longtime Philadelphia-based political Web- Shapiro For Governor Thank you, Pennsylvania. Holbrook is an exception. Lt. Gov. Filters. You inherited the work of those who came before you, you served with honor, and you are leaving us in a better place than when you started. You have to be thinking a lot about equity, both along race and ethnicity lines, but then also thinking about equity in terms of class, socioeconomic lines, Gupta said. But there are some issues on which Shapiro is resolute about his commitment to Democratic values, such as reproductive and LGBTQ rights. Shapiro swore the oath of office on three bibles, one of which survived the 2018 fatal shooting rampage in the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. 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