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.
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