Trump, Shapiro and Pennsylvania elections
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Gov. Josh Shapiro said Pennsylvania’s long-troubled system for approving unemployment benefits has improved dramatically. At a Harrisburg press conference, the governor also pushed back on President Donald Trump’s reported attempt to limit mail-in voting and gave an update on state budget negotiations — now entering the eighth week of their impasse.
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro announced improvements to Pa's unemployment compensation system during a visit to the agency's headquarters in Harrisburg on Tuesday.
State GOP leaders are expected to throw their support behind Garrity. Many of them are worried about a second run from state Sen. Doug Mastriano.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro responded to the looming SEPTA cuts and fare hikes as protesters held another rally at Sen. Joe Picozzi's office.
Average wait times for calls into the state’s unemployment service centers are now down to nine minutes — the quickest response since 2019, according to officials.
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Stephen Colbert, both critics of President Donald Trump, spoke about a variety of topics on the show, which is slated to end next year.
Republicans hope Ms. Garrity, the state treasurer, will give them a shot against Gov. Josh Shapiro. But he will be tough to beat, and the Republican field could still be complicated by Doug Mastriano.
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Stacy Garrity launches Republican challenge to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid in 2026.
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The Pennsylvania GOP plans to endorse challenger to Josh Shapiro in September, gearing up for 2026
The Pennsylvania Republican Party plans to endorse a candidate for governor in September — nearly half a year earlier than in the past — in an attempt to learn from its 2022 losses and capitalize on its 2024 successes.
Governor Josh Shapiro visited the Erie Fire Department on April 24, 2025 to highlight key aspects of the 2025-26 proposed budget.