Its definitely not a one-size-fits-all message. The heritage of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General is one of the oldest and most divergent offices of public trust in the United States spanning over three centuries of life in the Commonwealth. He alsowas one of the first Pennsylvania politiciansto endorse Trumps 2016 presidential bid. 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. In December 2021, the Shapiro campaign tapped some of these allies, such as Butler County Commissioner Kevin Boozel, to ask around and find voters who were open to a conversation with Shapiro. 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. On the ground, canvassers said they repeatedly encountered this kind of attitude in relatively poor, urban neighborhoods. 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. 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. Tom Wolf. Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. Sign up for our free newsletters. 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. (Dec 2011) Josh Shapiro on Budget & Economy 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. Stream WHYY-FM, read the top stories from WHYY News, and listen to the latest podcast from WHYY Digital Studios anytime, anywhere. Who is Joanna McClinton, Pa.s first woman House speaker? John Fettermans successful campaign for U.S. Senate. California residents do not sell my data request. A plan for changing things for people.. 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. Under a policy instituted in January, Democratic Gov. When news emerged this summer that Mastrianos campaign had shelled out $5,000 to Gab for consulting services, Shapiro didnt hesitate. He avoided taking a firm position on the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a pledge in which states commit to reducing emissions by requiring fossil fuel power plants to purchase allowances to emit carbon dioxide. 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 She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. Believe me, I had this on my bingo card 25 years ago.. 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. (Hamilton later defended printer John Peter Zenger in a case that became the foundation for the concept of freedom of press.). Then she took a job managing finance and political efforts for then-Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro and has worked with him ever since. 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. 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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. Any plan must get through the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives and the Republican-controlled Senate. ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff Its how we live. Compromise would likely be essential. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro heads to Pittsburgh Wednesday to formally announce hes seeking the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania governor. On the campaign trail, Shapiro talked about transitioning to renewable energy sources but he also stressed that he thinks fossil fuels are currently indispensable. Its not a surprise. 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. Sign up for our weekly newsletter. Kathy Bozinski, who chairs the Democratic committee in Luzerne County, where Clinton notoriously lost six years ago, said that to this day people will shake their heads and say, Hillary Clinton never came here. Putnam noted that the only areas where Shapiro consistently did not see extremely impressive turnout numbers relative to previous elections were the most economically marginal, heavily minority neighborhoods in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, as well as in smaller cities like Allentown, Hazleton, and Reading. Pennsylvania Gov. This approach made sense to county Democratic operatives, like Bozinski of Luzerne. 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. Shapiro said in a statement Tuesday that Uri Monson will be his top fiscal officer as budget secretary and Jennifer Selber will be his top lawyer as general counsel. 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. It was a very frank and honest conversation, and there were certain moments where there was outright disagreement, Joyal said. Lt. Gov. In his successful bid for Pennsylvania governor, Josh Shapiro received more votes than any other gubernatorial candidate in commonwealth history. 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. To change the percentage again, Shapiro would need the legislature to act. 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. 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. (Oct 2021) Oppose increasing regulations for abortion clinics. Promise:Against a backdrop of rising food and gas prices in 2021, Shapiro said he would provide a$250 gas tax refundfor every personal passenger car registered in the state (up to four per household) andeliminate the states 11% salestax on cell phone service. Meanwhile, House and Senate Republicans who opposed the school districts lawsuit have not said whether they will appeal the judges ruling. She said Shapiros rhetoric mattered as much as his presence. This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. Shapiros plan would cut that timeline in half and reduce the CNIT even further. While Shapiro was out creating a unifying platform that all Democrats could run under, Mastrianos refusal to talk to the mainstream press and lack of advertising allowed his opponents to define his campaign to swing voters, said Jeff Coleman, a former state legislator for Armstrong County and current GOP campaign strategist. 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. 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. The decision gave no deadline. 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. Meanwhile, Shapiro broke spending records. 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. University of Pittsburgh political analyst Lara Putnam, who already has been combing over available 2022 election data, pointed out a few areas of the state where Shapiros results were especially notable. But she thinks theres a broad perception that Democrats want to stop the use of fossil fuels. He believes the GOP could use the situation to retake Congress by attempting to unseat U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio). (May 2022) Defended reproductive rights & woman's right to choose. 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. There have been too many losses, too many narrow wins.. 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. This allowed Shapiros campaign to run ad after TV ad across the state portraying Mastriano as a dangerous radical and Shapiro as a reasonable consensus-builder. He has saidhe plans to close a ghost gun loophole that allows sales of gun parts that can be assembled into untraceable firearms, enact universal background checks as a condition of gun purchases, and pass a red flag law that would temporarily withhold guns from people experiencing a mental health crisis. 1838-1915: 19th and Early 20th Century Attorneys General 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 Shapiro served in the lower chamber from 2005 to 2011. I joked to him, I think you just need to, like, buy a house here already, youre here once a month, Bozinski said of Shapiros visits to Luzerne. Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisors, mediators, and policy experts with political 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 He will veto any bill that would restrict abortion rights. At the same time, Shapiro hasnt committed to maintaining his predecessors biggest environmental accomplishment: joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. And a good number, he said, were burned out on voting entirely. The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General enforces the law and defends the interests of the Commonwealth and its diverse citizens by: As provided by the Commonwealth Attorneys Act, the fundamental duties of the Attorney General are: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General Strawberry Square 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. Tom Wolf. Published November 27, 2022 at 7:00 AM EST. In many instances though, he voted the party line in ways that clash with the current Democratic party platform. Sign up for our free newsletters. we can do A, B, or C. Youre the governor, you get to decide.. I think it paid off for him.. That touches on facilities, class sizes, staffing and how much schools currently rely on local property taxes. Here are Shapiros appointments: Joseph Lee, Deputy Chief of Staff for Administration and Opportunity Joseph Lee. I think this moment was made for Josh, she said. 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. Shapiro admin can do more as rollbacks to food and health benefits loom in Pa., experts say. Appointees were selected by the King of Sweden. Hossain served as executive director of Shapiros transition, and was the first person of Asian American or Pacific Islander heritage to have that role in Pennsylvania, according to transition staff. Pennsylvania Democratic Josh Shapiro on Tuesday, Nov. 8, in Oaks, Pa. One of the biggest focusesof Shapiros platformwas a promise to bolster the economy and lower consumer prices for Pennsylvania residents. 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. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? Youre trying to coordinate between agencies, advocacy groups, the legislature and the legislature was challenging, she said. WebSupport Josh Shapiro for Governor! (AP Photo/Matt Rourke). 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. The current requirement isbetween 8% to 10%depending on the kind of renewable energy source. She next managed his 2020 reelection campaign, then his 2022 campaign for governor. Mastriano remained totally off-air for most of the race. This was especially the case in poorer, heavily Black and Hispanic precincts. Ed Rendell said. All of them have extensive experience in state politics. After Shapiros 2016 election as Attorney General, Fritz served for three years as a deputy chief of staff and communications director there, leading public-facing efforts around the Catholic Church investigation, UPMC/Highmark dispute, lawsuits against the Trump Administration, and more. 2022 The Associated Press. (Cory Sharber/WHYY) WHYY thanks our sponsors become a WHYY sponsor Related Content Politics & Policy Fetterman grateful as he returns to Pa. Senate race 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. The new constitutional office continued to grow in importance until 1840 when it suffered a period of regression. Fritz was deputy campaign manager and finance director for Shapiros 2016 election to attorney general. Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisers, mediators, and policy experts with political veterans and loyal allies. At a recent news conference on the gubernatorial transition, Shapiro told reporters hell assemble a working group to assess it. 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. WebEndorsements - Shapiro For Governor Endorsements Im humbled to have the endorsements from unions, advocacy groups, and so many more from across the Commonwealth. Shapiros transition team In the moment! WebThen, as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners in Montgomery County, Pennsylvanias third-largest, Josh led a fiscal and ethical turnaround. WebName: Joshua "Josh" Shapiro: Address: 1550 Cloverly Ln Jenkintown, Pennsylvania , United States: Email: josh@joshshapiro.org: Website: Born: June 20, 1973 (49 years) An initiative to provide nonpartisan, independent elections journalism for southwestern Pennsylvania. 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. Isenhour said this duty was a difficult part of her job during the Wolf administration. 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. ', 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. There was an error processing your request. In Philadelphia, for instance, overall 2022 turnout was lower than in 2018 but higher than any other midterm in recent history. And campaign operative Larry Hailsham Jr., who was political director on Shapiros bid for governor, will be the new executive deputy chief of staff. WebRecently, in 2022, I worked on Josh Shapiros Pennsylvania Gubernatorial campaign. 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. HARRISBURG Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. In some cases, theres no guarantee it comes to fruition. /. Whats next:Many of these proposals would require the approval of the legislature. 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. Dana Fritz, who led Shapiro's successful bid for governor, will be his chief of staff. Because we share our stories, he said. Shapiro served in the lower chamber from 2005 to 2011. 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 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.. (Tom Gralish/Philadelphia Inquirer). But where was Newt Gingrichs Contract With America? 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. But some observers are also focusing on areas where Shapiros results were weaker. 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. In the current fiscal year, the state is sending about $9.6 billion to school districts for school operations, instruction and special education. Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. Eric Scicchitano erics@cnhinews.com. Josh Shapiro is stocking his executive staff of advisors, mediators, and policy experts with political veterans and loyal allies. Under a policy instituted in January, Democratic Gov. Governor-elect Josh Shapiro opens transition, to stay AG until January. I'm interested in what unites and separates us, shifts in voting trends, and grassroots movements. 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. Philly mayoral candidates are discussing gun violence tonight. Tom Wolf and the legislature agreed to lower the tax rate to 4.99% over the course of the next decade. Dana Fritz, who managed Attorney General Josh Shapiros winning gubernatorial campaign, will be his chief of staff in Harrisburg. But Dean Browning, an unsuccessful GOP candidate for state Senate in the Lehigh Valley, did not see any carryover. During his campaign, Shapiro had the support of two factions that are often at odds: environmental protection advocates and the energy industry. 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. And Shapiros campaign, organizers said, really took the every-county approach to heart. Unlike department secretaries, the Democrats top staffers wont need to be confirmed by the state Senate. Newly minted Pennsylvania Gov. Freeman talked frequently about Shapiros pledges to fund public education. Republicans in Harrisburg have generally been unwilling to tighten gun laws despite being open to some of Democrats criminal justice priorities in the past. But Joyal said the conversations were worthwhile: I really believe that a bunch of those folks, even if they didnt vote for the governor-elect, felt respected, felt heard.. 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. 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. Last year, he was named a Rising Star by NBCs Chuck Todd and won one of our reader polls. 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. To make informed decisions, the public must receive unbiased truth. 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. Josh Shapiro made a stop in Jenkintown Borough, Montgomery County Thursday evening to address supporters at the site of his new county campaign office. A spokesman for Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says the Democrat is on a path to recovery after checking himself into a hospital for clinical depression earlier this month, and he is still expected to be away from the Senate for several weeks. 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. Her district, like much of that region, has gotten increasingly Republican during her tenure a process she says accelerated rapidly with Donald Trumps 2016 election. It never happened, but not because theres significant opposition to the measure. Patrick Joyal, who was Shapiros deputy political director, spent the early months of Shapiros uncontested primary talking to people he calls community validators county commissioners, township supervisors, sheriffs, and other elected officials. Josh Shapiro leaves the Capitol with his wife, Lori, before being sworn in. Her life and career have crisscrossed and impacted all of Pennsylvania. However, the governors office can grant clemency and commute sentences. 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