March 7, 2023Tom Gralish / Philadelphia InquirerShapiro’s $44.4B budget pitch keeps Pa. spending relatively flat, preserves some pandemic benefitsby Stephen Caruso and Kate HuangpuThe first budget proposal from Pennsylvania’s new governor keeps spending relatively flat and preserves some pandemic-era programs while aiming to get the divided legislature on board.
March 6, 2023Tom Gralish / Philadelphia InquirerWhat to expect from Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first budget proposalby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PAThe first-term Democrat is expected to pitch more money for child care and a tax break for teachers in a plan that must win bipartisan support.
Feb. 22, 2023David Maialetti / Philadelphia InquirerShapiro admin contends taking Super Bowl tickets from group that gets state money didn’t violate governor’s own gift banby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA and Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PAThe ban, enacted by Gov. Josh Shapiro, prevents him from taking pricey tickets from people or groups with “financial relations” with Pennsylvania.
Feb. 14, 2023Steven M. Falk / Philadelphia InquirerShapiro sat courtside at a Sixers game with a donor. His campaign called it a ‘political meeting.’by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PAA spokesperson for Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro wouldn't say who paid for the pricey tickets, but said the expenses will be reported as an in-kind campaign contribution.
Feb. 10, 2023Tom Gralish / Philadelphia InquirerTracking Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s biggest campaign promisesby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PANew Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro made a lot of promises on the campaign trail. As Shapiro begins the work of governing, Spotlight PA is tracking his progress keeping them.
Jan. 20, 2023Tom Gralish / Philadelphia InquirerPa. Gov. Josh Shapiro loosens his predecessor’s notoriously strict gift ban for top officialsby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAGov. Tom Wolf’s gift ban barred officials from accepting even water bottles. New Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro has announced new, more permissive rules.
Jan. 19, 2023Tom Gralish / Philadelphia InquirerPa. Gov. Josh Shapiro fills executive staff with loyal allies, political veteransby Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAThe new governor’s top advisors will be instrumental in helping Shapiro deliver on campaign promises like raising the minimum wage and cracking down on illegal guns.
Jan. 18, 2023Tom Gralish / Philadelphia InquirerWho has Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro nominated for his cabinet? (Full list)by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PAThe proposed cabinet would assemble people from across the ideological spectrum who already have experience at top levels of government and public service.
Jan. 17, 2023Commonwealth Media ServicesDemocrat Josh Shapiro sworn in as Pennsylvania’s 48th governorby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PAShapiro pledged to deliver on promises of growing the economy, decreasing gun violence, and ending the opioid epidemic.
Jan. 16, 2023Jessica Griffin / Philadelphia InquirerSecrecy has dominated Shapiro’s transition to Pa. governor. It may be a sign of what’s to come.by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAThe incoming Democratic governor had transition advisors sign NDAs, and isn’t sharing which private donors are paying for his inauguration.
Dec. 28, 2022Heather Khalifa / Philadelphia InquirerWho is on Pa. Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro’s transition team? (Full list)by Katie Meyer of Spotlight PAA full list of the people leading and staffing the team helping Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro prepare to take office.
Dec. 20, 2022Heather Khalifa / Philadelphia InquirerWhat Josh Shapiro’s transition team says about how he’ll govern, and why some picks are raising eyebrowsby Katie Meyer of Spotlight PAThe incoming governor's transition team includes prominent Republicans and those backing policies criticized by Democrats (as well as a few other controversial picks.)
Dec. 1, 2022Heather Khalifa / Philadelphia InquirerThe teams helping Josh Shapiro prepare to become Pa.’s governor include wealthy donors, Republicansby Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA and Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PAThe Democrat is not the only governor-to-be who has given donors plum positions ahead of his inauguration, but some say the practice highlights the need to get money out of politics.
Nov. 23, 2022Heather Khalifa / Philadelphia InquirerHow Democrat Josh Shapiro won Pennsylvania’s 2022 election for governorby Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA and Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PASupporters and detractors alike agreed Shapiro had a weak opponent, strong outreach to rural areas, and a pragmatic policy message.
