History of Josh Shapiro in Timeline

Joshua David Shapiro is the current governor of Pennsylvania, serving since 2023. As a member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the position of Pennsylvania's Attorney General from 2017 to 2023. Prior to his statewide roles, Shapiro served on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners from 2012 to 2017. His career reflects a trajectory of public service within Pennsylvania politics.

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June 20, 1973: Joshua Shapiro Born

On June 20, 1973, Joshua David Shapiro was born. He is an American politician and lawyer who has served as the 48th governor of Pennsylvania since 2023.

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1992: Election as Student Body President

In 1992, Josh Shapiro was the first freshman ever elected as the student body president of the University of Rochester.

1993: Publication of "Peace not Possible" Op-Ed

In 1993, Josh Shapiro published an op-ed in the Campus Times titled "Peace not Possible", expressing skepticism about the possibility of peace in the Middle East.

1995: Graduation from University of Rochester

In 1995, Josh Shapiro graduated magna cum laude from the University of Rochester with a degree in political science.

April 1996: Began Working at Israeli Embassy

In April 1996, Josh Shapiro began working in the public diplomacy department of the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C.

September 1996: Began Working for U.S. Representative Peter Deutsch

In September 1996, Josh Shapiro began working for U.S. Representative Peter Deutsch.

1997: Shapiro Proposes to Lori and Gets Married

In 1997, Shapiro proposed to his wife Lori in Jerusalem. They got married on May 25 of that year.

1999: Chief of Staff to U.S. Representative Joe Hoeffel

In 1999, Josh Shapiro started working as chief of staff to U.S. Representative Joe Hoeffel.

2002: Earned Juris Doctor from Georgetown Law Center

In 2002, Josh Shapiro earned his Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown Law Center, while working on Capitol Hill.

2003: End of Tenure as Chief of Staff

In 2003, Josh Shapiro concluded his service as chief of staff to U.S. Representative Joe Hoeffel.

2004: Elected to Pennsylvania House of Representatives

In 2004, Josh Shapiro was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 153rd district after campaigning on increasing education funding and health care access.

2005: Start of Term in PA House of Representatives

In 2005, Josh Shapiro began representing the 153rd district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, a position he held until 2012.

2006: Brokerage of Speakership Deal

Following the 2006 elections, Josh Shapiro helped broker a deal that resulted in the election of moderate Republican Dennis O'Brien as Speaker of the House in the Pennsylvania State House.

2006: Began Practicing Corporate Law

In 2006, Josh Shapiro began practicing corporate law at Stradley, Ronon, Stevens, and Young in Philadelphia.

2006: Re-election to Pennsylvania House of Representatives

In 2006, Josh Shapiro was re-elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

2007: Introduction of Bill to Divest from Iran

In 2007, Josh Shapiro introduced a bill into the Pennsylvania House to divest state funds from Iran.

2008: Call for Bill DeWeese to Step Down

In 2008, Josh Shapiro called for Democratic House minority leader Bill DeWeese to step down due to a corruption scandal.

2008: Early Backer of Barack Obama

In 2008, Josh Shapiro was one of the first public backers of then-Senator Barack Obama for president, contrasting with much of the Pennsylvania Democratic establishment's support for Hillary Clinton.

2008: Re-election to Pennsylvania House of Representatives

In 2008, Josh Shapiro was re-elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

2009: Introduction of Bill to Divest from Sudan

In 2009, Josh Shapiro introduced a bill into the Pennsylvania House to divest state funds from Sudan.

2009: Pennsylvania's minimum wage not raised since 2009

In 2009, Pennsylvania's minimum wage was last raised, a point Shapiro used to advocate for an increase in subsequent years.

2010: Re-election to Pennsylvania House of Representatives

In 2010, Josh Shapiro was re-elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

2010: Push for National Legislation on Divestment from Iran

In 2010, Josh Shapiro, along with U.S. Senator Bob Casey and State Representative Dan Frankel, pushed for national legislation to allow states' pension funds to divest from businesses engaging with Iran.

2011: Election to Montgomery County Board of Commissioners

In 2011, Josh Shapiro was elected to the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, marking the first time Republicans lost control of the county.

2012: Chaired Montgomery County Board of Commissioners

In 2012, Josh Shapiro became the chairman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.

2012: End of Term in PA House of Representatives

In 2012, Josh Shapiro concluded his service in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

2013: Pennsylvania's Credit Score

During Shapiro's first two years in office, Pennsylvania's credit rating increased three times, reaching its highest score since 2013.

April 2015: Appointment as Chair of PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency

In April 2015, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf appointed Josh Shapiro as the chair of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.

2015: Chairman of PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency

In 2015, Governor Tom Wolf appointed Josh Shapiro as chairman of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.

2015: Democrats Retain Majority on Board of Commissioners

In 2015, Josh Shapiro and his running mate, Val Arkoosh, both won election, allowing the Democrats to retain a majority on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.

January 2016: Announcement of Candidacy for PA Attorney General

In January 2016, Josh Shapiro announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania Attorney General, campaigning on restoring the office's integrity and combating the opioid epidemic and gun violence.

April 2016: Won Democratic Primary for Attorney General

In April 2016, Josh Shapiro won the Democratic primary for Attorney General, defeating Stephen Zappala and John Morganelli.

November 2016: Election as Attorney General

In November 2016, Josh Shapiro was elected as the Attorney General, narrowly defeating Republican nominee John Rafferty Jr.

2016: Inherited Catholic Church Investigation

In 2016, Josh Shapiro inherited an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by members of the Catholic Church when he took office as Attorney General.

2016: Election as Pennsylvania Attorney General

In 2016, Josh Shapiro was elected as the Pennsylvania Attorney General, defeating Republican John Rafferty Jr.

2016: End of Chairmanship of Montgomery County Board

In 2016, Josh Shapiro's tenure as the chairman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners came to a close.

2016: Vote for Tax Increase

In 2016, Josh Shapiro, as a Montgomery County Commissioner, voted for an 11% tax increase, resulting in an average increase of $66 in property taxes.

2016: Maura Kathio Charged in Bath Salts Case

In 2016, Maura Kathio, who was later arrested in the 2017 "Operation Outfoxed," was previously charged in a major bath salts case.

2016: Shapiro's initial stance on the death penalty when running for Attorney General

In 2016, while running for attorney general, Shapiro stated that the death penalty should be reserved for the most heinous of crimes.

2017: "Million Dollar Heroin Ring" Roundup

In 2017, Josh Shapiro announced the roundup of a "Million Dollar Heroin Ring" under "Operation Outfoxed" in Luzerne County. However, all charges were abruptly dismissed after allegations of mishandling wiretapped recordings.

2017: Attorney General of Pennsylvania

In 2017, Josh Shapiro assumed the role of Attorney General of Pennsylvania, a position he held until 2023.

2017: End of Term on Montgomery County Board

In 2017, Josh Shapiro concluded his service on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.

2017: Ended Practicing Corporate Law

In 2017, Josh Shapiro ended practicing corporate law at Stradley, Ronon, Stevens, and Young in Philadelphia.

January 2018: Referral of Tim Piazza Case

In January 2018, Centre County district attorney Bernard Cantorna referred the case of the death of Tim Piazza, a Penn State student who was hazed, to Josh Shapiro, due to a conflict of interest.

August 2018: Release of Grand Jury Report on Catholic Church Abuse

In August 2018, Josh Shapiro released the results of an extensive grand jury report alleging the sexual abuse of over 1,000 children by over 300 priests in the Catholic Church in Pennsylvania.

August 2018: Krasner refers case of officer shooting of Jeffrey Dennis to Shapiro

In August 2018, Krasner referred the case of a Philadelphia police officer's fatal shooting of Jeffrey Dennis to Shapiro. Dennis's family subsequently sued the officer and city of Philadelphia for the incident.

2018: Plea Deal Offered to William Higgins

In 2018, Josh Shapiro offered former Bedford County district attorney William Higgins a plea deal for corruption charges, which guaranteed no prison time despite Higgins initially facing a maximum sentence of 62 years.

2018: Agreement Reached on 3D Printed Firearms

In 2018, Shapiro reached an agreement with federal officials to prevent the distribution of blueprints for 3D printed firearms.

May 7, 2019: Wikipedia Edits Flagged

On May 7, 2019, Wikipedia Community flagged edits made to Josh Shapiro's page, citing potential violations of terms of use regarding sources and paid contributions.

May 2019: Staff edits to Shapiro's Wikipedia page

In May 2019, it was reported that Shapiro's office staff had edited his Wikipedia entry, describing him as a rising progressive star and consensus builder, which raised ethical questions but was not deemed illegal under Pennsylvania's ethics law.

December 2019: State Representative Charged with Perjury and Theft

In December 2019, Shapiro charged state representative Movita Johnson-Harrell with perjury and theft of funds from her own charity, leading to her imprisonment and subsequent house arrest.

2019: Support for Legalization of Recreational Cannabis

In 2019, Shapiro came out in support of the legalization of recreational cannabis use by adults, joining Governor Tom Wolf and other Pennsylvania Democrats.

2019: Shapiro Leads Efforts for Highmark Insurance Holders

In 2019, Shapiro spearheaded efforts to ensure Highmark insurance holders could receive treatment at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, allowing 1.9 million recipients to continue using their existing doctors as in-plan providers.

2019: Shapiro's Votes on Pennsylvania Board of Pardons

In 2019, while serving on the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons, Shapiro cast the fewest votes in favor of commutation, denying 24 out of 41 pardons and voting against more cases than in favor.

2020: Campaign Advertisement Targeting Mastriano

During the leadup to the primary election in 2020, Shapiro's campaign released a televised advertisement calling a Mastriano win "a win for what Donald Trump stands for", referencing Mastriano's stance on outlawing abortion and his efforts to audit the 2020 presidential election. The ad was seen as an "endorsement" of the Republican candidate Shapiro would want to face in the general election.

2020: Re-election as Attorney General

In 2020, Josh Shapiro was re-elected as Attorney General, defeating Republican nominee Heather Heidelbaugh and receiving the most votes of any candidate in Pennsylvania history.

2020: Re-election as Pennsylvania Attorney General

In 2020, Josh Shapiro was re-elected as Pennsylvania's Attorney General.

2020: Electoral College Elector

In 2020, Shapiro was one of the 20 electors chosen by the Pennsylvania Democratic Party to vote in the Electoral College for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the United States presidential election.

2020: Comparison to Biden's Voters in 2020

In the 2022 election, Shapiro's victory was decisive and uniform across the state. The vast majority of President Joe Biden's voters in 2020 voted for Shapiro, as did many independents and a sizable segment of Donald Trump supporters.

July 2021: State Representative Charged with Theft and Election Code Violations

In July 2021, Shapiro charged state representative Margo L. Davidson with theft by deception, solicitation to hinder apprehension, and Election Code violations, which led to her resignation and restitution payment.

August 2021: Prevailing Wage Criminal Case Settled

In August 2021, Shapiro settled the largest prevailing wage criminal case in U.S. history, with Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc. paying nearly $21 million to 1,267 Pennsylvania workers.

October 13, 2021: Shapiro Announces Candidacy for Governor

On October 13, 2021, Shapiro announced his candidacy in the 2022 election for governor of Pennsylvania.

2021: Opioid Settlement Announced

In 2021, Shapiro announced an opioid settlement with Johnson & Johnson and other pharmaceutical distributors, resulting in Pennsylvania receiving $1 billion to resolve lawsuits related to the opioid epidemic.

2021: Shapiro Supports Applying Anti-BDS Law to Ben & Jerry's

In 2021, after Ben & Jerry's announced its plan to end sales in Israeli settlements, Shapiro supported calls to apply Pennsylvania's anti-BDS law to the company, stating that BDS is rooted in antisemitism.

January 2022: Shapiro Campaign Reports Record Funds

In January 2022, Shapiro's campaign reported it had $13.4 million in campaign funds, a record amount for a candidate in an election year.

January 29, 2022: Pennsylvania Democratic Party Endorsement

On January 29, 2022, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party endorsed Shapiro by voice vote. The committee also endorsed his preferred running mate, state representative Austin Davis.

May 17, 2022: Shapiro Secures Democratic Nomination

On May 17, 2022, Shapiro secured the Democratic nomination for governor after facing no opponents in the primary.

August 2022: Former Republican Officials Endorse Shapiro

In August 2022, seven more former Republican officials, including former U.S. secretary of homeland security Michael Chertoff, endorsed Shapiro, citing concerns about Mastriano's extremism and divisiveness.

November 8, 2022: Shapiro Defeats Mastriano in Gubernatorial Election

On November 8, 2022, Shapiro defeated Mastriano in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial election with 56.5% of the vote, winning 17 counties with broad support across various voter segments.

December 6, 2022: Appointments to High-Ranking Positions

On December 6, 2022, during his transition, Shapiro appointed his campaign manager Dana Fritz as his chief of staff, among other high-ranking positions filled by longtime aides.

2022: Victory in Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Election

In 2022, Josh Shapiro won the Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, defeating Republican nominee Doug Mastriano.

2022: Shift in Stance on Death Penalty

In 2022, during his campaign for governor, Shapiro announced he now favored abolishing the death penalty in Pennsylvania, a reversal of his previous position, citing his experiences as attorney general as influencing his change in perspective.

January 2023: Appointments to Policy and Legislative Affairs

In January 2023, Shapiro appointed Akbar Hossain as secretary of policy and Mike Vereb as secretary of legislative affairs. Vereb later resigned and was replaced by Thomas "T. J." Yablonski.

January 17, 2023: Shapiro Sworn in as Governor

On January 17, 2023, Shapiro was sworn in as governor of Pennsylvania, becoming the state's first Generation X governor and the third Jewish governor in its history.

February 2023: Shapiro Criticizes Norfolk Southern Railway Management

In February 2023, Shapiro criticized the Norfolk Southern Railway's management for failing to contact Pennsylvania officials after a train derailment carrying harmful chemicals in Ohio, near the Pennsylvania border. He urged a safer approach and called for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to revisit the need for advanced safety equipment in trains.

June 11, 2023: Shapiro Issues Disaster Emergency Proclamation After I-95 Collapse

On June 11, 2023, Shapiro issued a "disaster emergency" proclamation after a portion of Interstate 95 collapsed in Philadelphia. The state provided up to $7 million for reconstruction and authorized state agencies to use available resources to respond to the collapse.

June 2023: Minimum wage bill passed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

In June 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 by 2026. However, the Republican-controlled State Senate blocked the legislation.

August 2023: Shapiro Ends Contract with Anti-Abortion Nonprofit

In August 2023, Shapiro announced his administration would terminate Pennsylvania's nearly 30-year contract with Real Alternatives, an anti-abortion nonprofit. This decision was made to better defend abortion access in the state.

September 19, 2023: Pennsylvania Enacts Automatic Voter Registration

On September 19, 2023, Shapiro announced that Pennsylvania would implement automatic voter registration, effective immediately. This process includes registering voters when eligible individuals receive their driver's licenses, with the option to opt out.

November 2023: Shapiro Appointed Robb Fox to University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees

In November 2023, Shapiro appointed University of Pennsylvania law professor Robb Fox as his representative on the school's board of trustees. This gave Shapiro influence on the school's governance and led to his criticism of university leadership during the 2023 United States Congress hearing on antisemitism.

November 2023: Shapiro Criticizes Benjamin Netanyahu

In November 2023, Shapiro criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him "a terrible leader" who "has driven Israel to an extreme that has been bad for Israel and bad for the stability in the Middle East".

December 3, 2023: Shapiro Visits Goldie Restaurant in Support

On December 3, 2023, following a pro-Palestinian protest accusing the Jewish-owned Philadelphia restaurant Goldie of supporting genocide, Shapiro visited the restaurant as a gesture of support, condemning the protest as antisemitism.

December 2023: Intervention in Philadelphia Transit Strike

In December 2023, Shapiro intervened in a Philadelphia transit officers' strike, negotiating a three-year contract with a 13% raise increase for the officers.

December 2023: Shapiro signs parole violation restriction bill into law

In December 2023, Shapiro signed into law a bipartisan bill aimed at restricting activities considered violations of parole. He stood alongside rapper Meek Mill, who had previously been imprisoned for a parole violation, during the bill-signing ceremony.

2023: Shapiro Supports and Later Drops School Choice Proposal

During the drafting of the state budget in mid-2023, Shapiro initially supported a Republican-led school choice proposal to distribute $100 million for private school tuition. However, he later withdrew his support to avoid budget delays after facing opposition from Democrats in the state House.

2023: Inauguration as Governor of Pennsylvania

In 2023, Josh Shapiro became the 48th governor of Pennsylvania, marking a significant career milestone.

2023: Permanent Extension of Free Breakfast Program

In 2023, Shapiro permanently extended the Wolf administration's free breakfast program for all Pennsylvania public-school students as part of the state budget he signed into law in August.

January 2024: Shapiro Calls Netanyahu One of the Worst Leaders of All Time

In January 2024, Shapiro called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "one of the worst leaders of all time".

February 2024: Shapiro's Approval Rating

A February 2024 Franklin & Marshall College poll found that Shapiro had the highest approval rating among voters compared to his four predecessors as governor at a similar point in their terms.

February 2024: Proposed State Budget

In February 2024, Shapiro unveiled his proposed $48.3 billion state budget for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal year, focusing on public schools, public transit, higher education, and infrastructure.

February 2024: Shapiro Declined Sending National Guard to U.S. Southern Border

In February 2024, the Republican-controlled State Senate urged Shapiro to send the Pennsylvania National Guard to the U.S. southern border to help Texas resolve the growing numbers of migrants entering the country, but he declined to do so.

March 2024: Directive Increasing Use of Project Labor Agreements

In March 2024, Shapiro issued a directive increasing Pennsylvania's use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs).

March 2024: Shapiro Expressed Concern and Support

In a March 2024 interview, Shapiro voiced concern for Palestinian civilians and expressed support for peaceful protesters.

April 2024: Shapiro Condemned Pro-Palestinian Protests

In April 2024, Shapiro condemned pro-Palestinian protests at American colleges after a rabbi at Columbia University urged Jewish students to leave campus. He called on officials to "step in and enforce the law" to protect students.

May 2024: Shapiro Called for Police Crackdown

During the 2024 University of Pennsylvania pro-Palestine campus encampment, administrators sent Shapiro's office updates. In May 2024, Shapiro called for a police crackdown on the encampment and later said he was already aware of police plans to disband the encampment.

June 2024: Speculation about Shapiro running for president in 2024

After Biden's June 2024 debate performance against Trump sparked speculation that he would not seek reelection, some speculated that Shapiro might run for the Democratic presidential nomination. Shapiro denied any interest in running for president and declared his support for Biden.

July 2024: Support for Corporate Tax Cuts

In July 2024, at an event with Janet Yellen, Shapiro reiterated his support for "aggressive" corporate tax cuts.

September 2024: Shapiro's Popularity in Pennsylvania

May and September 2024 polls by The Philadelphia Inquirer, The New York Times, and Siena College showed Shapiro as the most popular government official in Pennsylvania, with a 57% and 59% approval ratings, respectively.

November 2024: Shapiro Created Pennsylvania Permit Fast Track Program

In November 2024, Shapiro signed an executive order creating the Pennsylvania Permit Fast Track Program, which aims to streamline and expedite the permitting process for large-scale infrastructure projects.

2024: $1.1 Billion Boost for Public School Operations and Instruction

During the drafting of the 2024 budget, Shapiro proposed a $1.1 billion boost for public school operations and instruction, which is a 14% increase from the previous year. Approximately $144 million would aid students, a roughly 33% increase, through existing and new programs. A new State Board of Higher Education was established, creating performance-based criteria for funding state-related universities. The budget also initiated over $900 million for special education.

2024: Spokesperson Clarification on Israeli Army Volunteering

In 2024, Josh Shapiro's spokesperson clarified that he was "at no time engaged in any military activities" during his time in Israel as a student.

2024: Failed attempt to include minimum wage increase in state budget

In 2024, Shapiro and other Democratic lawmakers attempted to include a raise in the minimum wage in that year's state budget. However, due to Republican criticism, the proposal was withdrawn.

2024: Shapiro Files Brief Supporting Inmate's Appeal

In 2024, Shapiro filed a brief supporting an Allegheny County inmate's appeal of his life without parole sentence. The inmate had been convicted of second-degree murder for his accomplice's actions during a burglary.

2024: Shapiro Pledged to Sign Bill Blocking State Funding of Colleges and Universities that Engage in BDS

In 2024, Shapiro pledged to sign a bill to block state funding of colleges and universities that engage in BDS, defining it as any activity intended to financially penalize the State of Israel.

2024: Shapiro Proposes Funding for Public Transit Systems in 2024 Budget

In 2024, Shapiro proposed investing $282.8 million in funding for public transit systems, aiming to generate $1.5 billion for transit funding until 2029. This initial funding proposal was later dropped, and SEPTA received an $80.5 million budget extension to remain solvent.

2024: Spokesperson Statement on Two-State Solution Support

In 2024, a spokesperson for Josh Shapiro stated that his position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict had changed since his 1993 op-ed, and he now supports a two-state solution.

2024: Shapiro Declined to Endorse Democratic Nominee

In the 2024 Pennsylvania state treasurer election, Shapiro declined to endorse Democratic nominee Erin McClelland in her unsuccessful campaign against Republican incumbent Stacy Garrity. McClelland had criticized Shapiro when he was being considered as Harris's running mate.

2024: Shapiro Supported Senate Election Recount

When the results of the 2024 Senate election between Bob Casey and David McCormick showed McCormick ahead by less than one percentage point, leading to a statewide recount, Shapiro supported the recount, but rejected calls to count undated ballots.

February 19, 2025: Appointment to Council of Governors

On February 19, 2025, President Trump appointed Shapiro to the Council of Governors.

April 13, 2025: Arson Attack at Governor's Mansion

On April 13, 2025, Josh Shapiro and his family survived an arson attack at the governor's mansion, which occurred hours after they held a Passover Seder.

2025: Proposed Corporate Tax Rate Cut

By 2025, Shapiro supports cutting Pennsylvania's corporate tax rate to 4 percent and has proposed hiring 2,000 additional police officers across Pennsylvania. Shapiro also favors pardoning those convicted for possession of small amounts of marijuana.

2025: Shapiro Fails to Secure Long-Term Funding for SEPTA in 2025

In 2025, Shapiro was unable to secure long-term, dedicated funding for SEPTA, and instead required the organization to use $364 million from its capital budget to fund operations after a court ordered the reversal of service cuts.

2025: State Budget

In February 2024, Shapiro unveiled his proposed $48.3 billion state budget for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal year, mostly consisting of funding public schools, public transit, higher education and infrastructure.

2026: Target year for minimum wage increase

2026 was the target year to increase the minimum wage to $15, but the Republican-controlled State Senate blocked the legislation.

2026: Proposed Corporate Tax Rate

Shapiro has proposed lowering corporate income taxes from 8.99% to 4.99% by 2026.

2028: Workforce Training Funding

As part of the Commonwealth Workers Transformation Program established by Shapiro, up to $400 million could be used for workforce training in Pennsylvania until 2028.

2028: Projected State Deficit

Critics argued that the budget would inflate the state's deficit to over $6 billion by 2028 and lead to large tax increases.

2028: Potential Candidate in the 2028 Presidential Election

Shapiro has been seen as a potential candidate in the 2028 presidential election.

2029: $1.5 Billion for Transit Funding until 2029

In 2024, Shapiro proposed investing $282.8 million in funding for public transit systems, aiming to generate $1.5 billion for transit funding until 2029.