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Lawsuit aims to strike down LGBTQ antidiscrimination protections in Pa.
Two public school districts and several parents have sued the commonwealth in a bid to undo antidiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people in Pennsylvania, saying that the two-year-old regulation is illegal because it goes beyond what lawmakers intended or allowed.
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Trump claims transgender children are ‘a lie'
During his joint speech to Congress, President Donald Trump said he seeks to end the “lie that any child is trapped in the wrong body.”
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Pa. Gov. says Trump administration has unfrozen billions in grants, loans
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said that more than $2 billion that his administration had identified as either frozen or held up by an unspecified review was now accessible to state agencies.
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Pa. governor sues over Trump administration spending freezes on grants, loans
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is suing agencies under President Donald Trump, saying they are illegally and unconstitutionally withholding billions in federal aid from the state that had already been approved by Congress. Shapiro, a Democrat, filed the lawsuit Thursday despite the fact that federal courts have repeatedly rejected the Trump administration’s sweeping pause on federal funding. Shapiro’s lawyers suggest the...
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Gov. expected to seek Pa. schools and transit funding, emphasize frugality in budget
Gov. Josh Shapiro will deliver his third budget proposal to lawmakers next week, a plan that’s expected to seek substantially more aid for the poorest public schools, emphasize frugality and push for more aid to public transit and legalize marijuana. The plan to be unveiled Tuesday also is expected to carry aid for rural hospitals, boost pay for home care...
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Pa. governor reacts to Trump's unsubstantiated claim about Pennsylvania ‘cheating'
Gov. Josh Shapiro is pushing back on former President Donald Trump alleging “cheating” in Pennsylvania just days before the election. The spat comes amid a Republican-threatened lawsuit over lines of voters claiming they were turned away in Bucks County Tuesday.
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Pa. becomes 34th state to exempt hair braiders from needing a license to work
Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bill that eliminates licensing for natural hair braiders.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro shares story of how fallen Philly Officer Jaime Roman met his wife
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was among those to memorialize Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman at the slain hero’s funeral Thursday. NBC10’s Frances Wang reports from outside Center City’s Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
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Pa.'s new Housing Action Plan to increase affordable housing, address homelessness
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on Thursday, Sept. 12 bringing the Housing Action Plan to life to address homelessness and add more affordable housing.
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Pa. Gov. Shapiro signs housing assistance executive order
A new executive order signed by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called the Housing Action Plan is expected to increase affordable housing and address homelessness.
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Philadelphia city leaders demand more funding from Pa. to run SEPTA
Leaders from the city of Philadelphia and SEPTA are putting pressure on the state of Pennsylvania for more funding as the transit agency reports operating on a deficit.
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Cocktails-to-go to be available for consumers in Pennsylvania thanks to new law
Starting on Tuesday, businesses in Pennsylvania have been able to start applying for the ability to sell ready-to-drink cocktails. NBC10’s Leah Uko reports on the new law signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro.
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Mayor Parker and DA Krasner talk about VP Harris' running mate potentially being Gov. Shapiro
Mayor Cherelle Parker is among the Pennsylvania Democrats who have been pushing for Governor Josh Shapiro to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate pick. District Attorney Larry Krasner didn’t specifically say he wants Shapiro to be Harris’ pick but said he fully endorses her ticket. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk has more.
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Pa. Gov. Shapiro shuts down questions about speculation that he could be Harris' running mate
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was at Cheyney University on Friday to tout the state budget and its investment in high education. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle has more about the buzz around Shapiro potentially being chosen as the Democratic vice presidential nominee.
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Gov. Shapiro touts higher education investments at Cheney University amid VP buzz
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro visited the nation’s first HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, on Friday to discuss the state budget and its aim to increase access to opportunities. But while Shapiro was there, the buzz around a potential promotion for him took center stage.
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Gov. Shapiro in the political spotlight as a potential running mate for VP Harris
Filing your taxes should be free and easy. That’s according to Gov. Josh Shapiro, who announced Tuesday that will be the case for Pennsylvanians next year at a news conference in Philadelphia. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk caught up with the governor after the announcement amid speculation about whether he could join VP Kamala Harris as her running mate.
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Gov. Shapiro campaigns in Montgomery County for Vice President Kamala Harris with Michigan governor
Pa. Governor Josh Shapiro, who is in the running to be Kamala Harris’ VP pick, campaigned with Michigan’s governor in Ambler, Montgomery County which is part of the Philadelphia suburbs that were so critical for President Joe Biden back in 2020. Topics they touched on were reproductive rights, healthcare and education. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk shares more from the event.
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‘He's our local guy.' Locals in Gov. Shapiro's hometown say they can see him on the national stage
Vice President Kamala Harris knows very well what it is like to be considered to be someone’s running mate. While she is not officially the nominee and hasn’t said anything publicly about who she’s considering, there are many names floating around including Pa. Governor Josh Shapiro. NBC10’s Deanna Durante was in his hometown where his supporters spoke highly of seeing...
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Governor Shapiro discussed the investigation into the shooting at Trump's rally during visit in Bethlehem
Governor Josh Shapiro was in Bethlehem to discuss the state budget. While there, he was questioned about what went wrong with the security at the Trump rally in Butler, Pa. on Saturday. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle explains what we know about the investigation.
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Pa. leaders say there is no place for political violence in wake of Trump assassination attempt
Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joined politicians from throughout the commonwealth condemning the shooting of Republican former President Donald Trump at a political rally in western Pennsylvania over the weekend. NBC10’s Deanna Durante reports on how Philadelphia leaders are responding.