History of Josh Shapiro in Timeline

Joshua David Shapiro is an American politician and lawyer who has served as the 48th Governor of Pennsylvania since 2023. A Democrat, he previously held the position of Pennsylvania's Attorney General from 2017 to 2023. Prior to his role as Attorney General, Shapiro served on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners from 2012 to 2017, establishing himself in Pennsylvania politics.

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June 20, 1973: Joshua Shapiro Born

On June 20, 1973, Joshua David Shapiro was born. He later became an American politician and lawyer.

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1992: Elected Student Body President at University of Rochester

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

1993: Published "Peace not Possible" Op-Ed

In 1993, Shapiro published an op-ed in the Campus Times student newspaper titled "Peace not Possible", where he claimed that peace "will never come" to the Middle East.

1995: Graduated from University of Rochester

In 1995, Shapiro graduated magna cum laude from the University of Rochester.

April 1996: Worked at Israeli Embassy

Starting in April 1996, Shapiro worked in the Israeli embassy's public diplomacy department for six months.

September 1996: Began Working for Peter Deutsch

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

1997: Marriage to Lori

In 1997, Josh Shapiro proposed to his wife, Lori, in Jerusalem and they married on May 25 of that year.

1999: Chief of Staff for Joe Hoeffel

In 1999, Shapiro became chief of staff to U.S. representative Joe Hoeffel.

2002: Earned Juris Doctor from Georgetown University

In 2002, Shapiro earned his Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center.

2003: End of Role as Chief of Staff

In 2003, Shapiro's role as chief of staff to U.S. representative Joe Hoeffel ended.

2004: Elected to Pennsylvania House of Representatives

In 2004, Shapiro was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 153rd district, defeating Jon D. Fox.

2005: Represented 153rd district

From 2005, Shapiro represented the 153rd district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

2006: Brokered Deal for Speaker of the House

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

2006: Re-elected to Pennsylvania House

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

2006: Practiced Corporate Law at Stradley Ronon

Starting in 2006, Shapiro practiced corporate law at the firm Stradley, Ronon, Stevens, and Young in Philadelphia.

2007: Introduced Bill to Divest State Funds from Iran

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

2008: Called for Bill DeWeese to Step Down

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

2008: Supported Barack Obama for President

In 2008, Shapiro was one of the first public backers of then-Senator Barack Obama's candidacy for president, differing from much of the Pennsylvania Democratic political establishment.

2008: Re-elected to Pennsylvania House

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

2009: Introduced Bill to Divest State Funds from Sudan

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

2009: Pennsylvania's Last Minimum Wage Increase

Pennsylvania had not raised the minimum wage since 2009.

2010: Re-elected to Pennsylvania House

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

2010: Pushed for National Legislation on Divestment from Iran

In 2010, Shapiro, 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: Elected to Montgomery County Board of Commissioners

In 2011, Shapiro was elected to the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.

2012: Montgomery County Board of Commissioners

In 2012, Josh Shapiro served on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.

2012: End of term in PA House of Representatives

In 2012, Shapiro's term ended in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

2013: Highest Credit Rating since 2013

During Josh Shapiro's first two years in office, Pennsylvania's credit rating increased three times, and its score is the state's highest since 2013.

April 2015: Named Chair of Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency

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

2015: Democrats Retained Majority on Board of Commissioners

In 2015, Democrats retained a majority on the board of commissioners, as Shapiro and his running mate, Val Arkoosh, both won election.

2015: Chairman of Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency

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

January 2016: Announced Candidacy for Pennsylvania Attorney General

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

April 2016: Won Democratic Primary for Attorney General

In April 2016, Shapiro won the Democratic primary for attorney general, defeating Stephen Zappala and John Morganelli.

November 2016: Elected Pennsylvania Attorney General

In November 2016, Shapiro narrowly defeated the Republican nominee, state senator John Rafferty Jr., and was elected Attorney General.

2016: Maura Kathio charged in bath salts case.

In 2016, Maura Kathio was previously charged in a major bath salts case.

2016: Inherited Investigation of Catholic Church Abuse

In 2016, Shapiro took office and inherited an investigation of allegations of sexual abuse by members of the Catholic Church.

2016: Voted for Tax Increase

In 2016, Shapiro voted for an 11% tax increase, which was an average increase of $66 in property taxes.

2016: Elected Pennsylvania Attorney General

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

2016: End of term as chair on Montgomery County Board of Commissioners

In 2016, Shapiro's term ended as chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.

2016: Stance on the Death Penalty During Attorney General Run

In 2016, when Josh Shapiro ran for Attorney General, he stated that the death penalty should be reserved for the most heinous crimes.

2017: Attorney General of Pennsylvania

In 2017, Josh Shapiro became the Attorney General of Pennsylvania.

2017: "Operation Outfoxed" Announced

In 2017, Shapiro announced the roundup of a "Million Dollar Heroin Ring" under "Operation Outfoxed" in Luzerne County.

2017: Ended Practice at Stradley Ronon

In 2017, Shapiro concluded his practice of corporate law at Stradley Ronon.

2017: End of term on Montgomery County Board

In 2017, Shapiro's term ended on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.

January 2018: Tim Piazza Case Referred to Shapiro

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 Shapiro.

August 2018: Referral of Police Shooting Case

In August 2018, Krasner referred the case of a Philadelphia police officer's fatal shooting of Jeffrey Dennis to Josh Shapiro because Krasner had previously served as Dennis's criminal defense attorney.

August 2018: Released Grand Jury Report on Catholic Church Abuse

In August 2018, Shapiro released the results of an extensive grand jury report alleging the sexual abuse of more than 1,000 children by over 300 priests.

2018: Agreement to Prevent Distribution of Blueprints for 3D Printed Firearms

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

2018: Plea Deal Offered to William Higgins

In 2018, Shapiro offered former Bedford County district attorney William Higgins a plea deal for corruption charges, guaranteeing no prison time in exchange for pleading guilty to soliciting sexual favors.

May 2019: Staff Edits to Shapiro's Wikipedia Entry

In May 2019, it was reported that members of Josh Shapiro's office staff made promotional edits to his Wikipedia entry, describing him as a 'rising progressive star'. Similar edits were reported for other Pennsylvania officials. The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission did not consider the practice illegal under state ethics law at the time.

December 2019: Charges Against State Representative Movita Johnson-Harrell

In December 2019, Josh Shapiro charged state representative Movita Johnson-Harrell with perjury and theft of funds from her own charity.

2019: Support for Legalization of Recreational Cannabis

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

2019: Led Efforts on Highmark Insurance Settlement

In 2019, Shapiro led efforts to ensure that Highmark insurance holders could receive treatment at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

2019: Fewest Votes in Favor of Commutation

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.

2020: Campaign Advertisement Targeting Doug Mastriano

During the leadup to the primary election, Josh Shapiro's campaign released a statewide 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.

2020: Electoral College Elector

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

2020: Re-elected as Attorney General

In 2020, Shapiro was re-elected as Attorney General, defeating Heather Heidelbaugh with 50.9% of the vote and receiving the most votes of any candidate in Pennsylvania history.

2020: Re-elected as Pennsylvania Attorney General

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

2020: Voter Base in the Gubernatorial Election

In the 2022 gubernatorial election, the vast majority of President Joe Biden's voters from 2020 voted for Shapiro, as did many independents and a sizable segment of Donald Trump supporters.

July 2021: Charges Against State Representative Margo L. Davidson

In July 2021, Josh Shapiro charged state representative Margo L. Davidson with theft by deception, solicitation to hinder apprehension, and Election Code violations after stealing public funds.

August 2021: Largest Prevailing Wage Criminal Case Settlement

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

October 13, 2021: Announcement of Candidacy for Governor

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

2021: Opioid Settlement with Johnson & Johnson

In 2021, Josh Shapiro announced an opioid settlement with Johnson & Johnson and three other U.S. pharmaceutical distributors. As a result, Pennsylvania received $1 billion to resolve thousands of lawsuits against the companies for their role in fueling the opioid epidemic.

2021: Support for Anti-BDS Law Regarding Ben & Jerry's in 2021

In 2021, after Ben & Jerry's announced its plan to cease sales in Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, Shapiro supported applying Pennsylvania's anti-BDS law to Ben & Jerry's. He praised the state's anti-BDS law and condemned BDS as being rooted in antisemitism.

January 2022: Campaign Funds Reported

In January 2022, Josh Shapiro's campaign reported it had $13.4 million in campaign funds, which was described as 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 Josh Shapiro by voice vote, also endorsing his preferred running mate, state representative Austin Davis.

May 17, 2022: Secured Democratic Nomination for Governor

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

August 2022: Endorsement by Former Republican Officials

In August 2022, seven more former Republican officials, including former U.S. secretary of homeland security Michael Chertoff, endorsed Josh Shapiro, citing Mastriano's "extreme" and "divisive" views.

November 8, 2022: Victory in the Gubernatorial Election

On November 8, 2022, Josh Shapiro defeated Doug Mastriano with 56.5% of the vote to Mastriano's 41.7% in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial election.

December 6, 2022: Appointments of Aides to High-Ranking Positions

On December 6, 2022, during his transition to the governorship, Josh Shapiro tapped several of his longtime aides to serve in high-ranking positions, including naming his campaign manager Dana Fritz as his chief of staff.

2022: Pledge to Protect Abortion Access During 2022 Gubernatorial Campaign

During his 2022 gubernatorial campaign, Shapiro pledged to protect abortion access in Pennsylvania and vowed to veto any bill that restricted or outlawed abortion if passed by the state legislature.

2022: Elected Governor of Pennsylvania

In 2022, Shapiro was elected Governor of Pennsylvania, defeating Republican nominee Doug Mastriano.

January 2023: Appointment of Akbar Hossain and Mike Vereb

In January 2023, Josh Shapiro appointed Akbar Hossain as secretary of policy and named his longtime aide Mike Vereb to be secretary of legislative affairs.

January 17, 2023: Inauguration as Governor of Pennsylvania

On January 17, 2023, Josh Shapiro was sworn in as the governor of Pennsylvania, using a stack of three Hebrew Bibles, including one from the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. He is the third Jewish governor in the history of Pennsylvania and the state's first Generation X governor.

February 2023: Criticism of Norfolk Southern Railway After Train Derailment

In February 2023, Josh Shapiro criticized the Norfolk Southern Railway's management for its failure to contact Pennsylvania officials following a train derailment in Ohio near the Pennsylvania border. Shapiro urged the railway to adopt "a safer overall approach" and called on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to re-evaluate the need for advanced safety equipment on trains.

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

On June 11, 2023, Governor Shapiro issued a "disaster emergency" proclamation following the collapse of a section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia. The proclamation authorized the use of up to $7 million in state funds for reconstruction and enabled state agencies to allocate resources to respond to the collapse.

June 2023: House of Representatives Voted to Pass Bill to Increase the Minimum Wage

In June 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted to pass a bill that would increase the minimum wage to $15 by 2026, but the Republican-controlled State Senate thwarted the legislation.

August 2023: Ending 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 that funds counseling centers and maternity homes. Shapiro stated the decision was made to better defend abortion access in the state.

September 19, 2023: Enactment of Automatic Voter Registration

On September 19, 2023, Governor Shapiro announced that Pennsylvania would enact automatic voter registration, effective immediately. This process includes voter registration when eligible individuals receive their driver's licenses, with an opt-out option.

November 2023: Appointment of Representative to UPenn Board of Trustees and Criticism of University Leadership

In November 2023, Shapiro appointed Robb Fox to the University of Pennsylvania's board of trustees, gaining unprecedented influence. He also criticized university president Liz Magill's appearance at the congressional hearing on antisemitism as a "failure of leadership".

November 2023: Criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu in November 2023

In November 2023, Shapiro criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him "a terrible leader" whose actions had been detrimental to Israel and the stability of the Middle East.

December 3, 2023: Support for Goldie Restaurant After Pro-Palestinian Protest

On December 3, 2023, following a pro-Palestinian protest accusing the Jewish-owned Philadelphia restaurant Goldie of supporting genocide in Gaza, due to its donation to an Israeli medical nonprofit, Shapiro visited the restaurant as a show of support, condemning the protest as antisemitism.

December 2023: Intervention in Philadelphia Transit Officer Strike

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

December 2023: Signing of Bipartisan Parole Restriction Bill

In December 2023, Shapiro signed a bipartisan bill into law that restricted the types of activities considered parole violations. Rapper Meek Mill, who had been imprisoned for a parole violation involving a dirt bike wheelie, stood alongside Shapiro at the bill-signing ceremony.

2023: Support and Subsequent Drop of School Choice Proposal

During the drafting of the state budget in mid-2023, Shapiro initially supported a Republican-led school choice proposal to distribute $200 million for private school tuition. He later dropped his support due to opposition from state House Democrats to avoid budget delays.

2023: Became 48th Governor of Pennsylvania

In 2023, Josh Shapiro became the 48th governor of Pennsylvania.

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: Further Criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu in January 2024

In January 2024, Shapiro continued to voice criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, referring to him as "one of the worst leaders of all time".

February 2024: High Approval Rating in February 2024 Poll

A February 2024 Franklin & Marshall College poll revealed 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 Unveiled

In February 2024, Josh Shapiro unveiled his proposed $48.3 billion state budget for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal year, focusing on funding public services.

February 2024: Rejection of Sending National Guard to Southern Border in February 2024

In February 2024, the Republican-controlled State Senate urged Shapiro to send the Pennsylvania National Guard to the U.S. southern border to aid Texas with increasing migrant entries. Shapiro declined to do so.

March 2024: Directive Increasing Use of Project Labor Agreements

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

March 2024: Support for Peaceful Protesters in March 2024

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

April 2024: Condemnation of Pro-Palestinian Protests at Colleges

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

May 2024: Call for Police Crackdown on UPenn Encampment in May 2024

In May 2024, Shapiro called for a police crackdown on the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania. He stated he was aware of police plans to disband the encampment, which occurred less than 24 hours later.

July 2024: Support for Corporate Tax Cuts Reiterated

At an event with Janet Yellen in July 2024, Josh Shapiro reiterated his support for "aggressive" corporate tax cuts.

August 4, 2024: Interviewed as Potential Vice Presidential Running Mate

On August 4, 2024, Shapiro was interviewed by Kamala Harris as a potential running mate. He was among those considered, including Tim Walz and Senator Mark Kelly. Ultimately, Harris selected Tim Walz as her running mate.

September 2024: Popularity in September 2024 Polls

In September 2024, polls by The Philadelphia Inquirer, The New York Times, and Siena College indicated Shapiro was the most popular government official in Pennsylvania, boasting a 59% approval rating, including support from a majority across various racial and educational demographics.

November 2024: Creation of Pennsylvania Permit Fast Track Program

In November 2024, Shapiro signed an executive order establishing the Pennsylvania Permit Fast Track Program. The aim of the program is to expedite the permitting process for large-scale infrastructure projects needing multiple permits.

2024: Proposed Funding Boost for Public Schools in 2024 Budget

During the drafting of the 2024 budget, Shapiro proposed a $1.1 billion boost for public school operations and instruction, marking a 14% increase from the prior year. The budget also allocated approximately $144 million to financially aid students and established a new State Board of Higher Education to create performance-based criteria for funding state-related universities. Additionally, over $900 million was initiated for special education.

2024: Attempt to Include Minimum Wage Increase in State Budget

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

2024: Support for Inmate Appeal in 2024

In 2024, Shapiro filed a brief supporting an Allegheny County inmate's appeal of his life without parole sentence, stemming from a second-degree murder conviction related to an accomplice's actions during a burglary.

2024: Public Transit Funding Proposal in 2024 Budget

In 2024, Shapiro proposed investing $282.8 million in public transit systems, aiming to generate $1.5 billion in transit funding until 2029. The initial funding proposal was later dropped from the budget in July.

2024: Statement Regarding Israeli Army Service

In 2024, a spokesperson clarified that Shapiro was "at no time engaged in any military activities", after reports he was a past volunteer in the Israeli army.

2024: Spokesperson States Shapiro Supports Two-State Solution

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

2024: Pledge to Block Funding for Colleges Engaging in BDS in 2024

In 2024, according to a spokesperson, Shapiro pledged to sign a bill aimed at blocking state funding for colleges and universities involved in BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) activities against Israel.

2024: Support for Senate Election Recount in 2024

In 2024, when the Senate election results between Bob Casey and David McCormick led to a statewide recount due to McCormick's lead being less than one percentage point, Shapiro supported the recount. However, he rejected calls to count undated or incorrectly dated ballots, citing prior Pennsylvania Supreme Court rulings.

2024: Declined Endorsement in 2024 Treasurer Election

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 previously criticized Shapiro when he was considered as Harris's running mate.

February 19, 2025: Appointment to the Council of Governors

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

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

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

September 2025: Call for Aid to Gaza in September 2025

In September 2025, Shapiro urged the Trump administration to provide aid to starving Gazans, asserting the U.S. has a moral obligation to ensure that children receive necessary food, nourishment, and medicine. He criticized Netanyahu's starvation denial and urged Trump to prevent Hamas from intercepting the aid.

October 2025: Statement on Hostage Release and Ceasefire Deal in October 2025

Following the hostage release and ceasefire deal in October 2025, Shapiro released a statement saying, "The end of this terrible war now offers hope and opportunity for Israelis, Palestinians, and the entire region."

2025: Harris Memoir on Shapiro's Vice Presidency

In 2025, Kamala Harris wrote in her memoir, '107 Days', that Josh Shapiro, as Vice President, acted as a 'co-president' and wanted involvement in every decision.

2025: Transit Funding Challenges in 2025

In 2025, Shapiro faced challenges in securing long-term funding for SEPTA. Instead, the organization had to redirect $364 million from its capital budget to fund operations after a court ordered the reversal of service cuts.

2025: State Budget for 2024 and 2025 Fiscal Year

In February 2024, Josh 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, with tax collections projected to increase by $1 billion.

2025: Proposed Corporate Tax Rate Cut

Josh Shapiro supports cutting Pennsylvania's nearly 10 percent corporate tax rate to 4 percent by 2025. He also proposes hiring 2,000 additional police officers and favors pardoning those convicted for possession of small amounts of marijuana.

2025: Automatic Permit Approval Mandate in 2025

Part of the state budget Shapiro signed into law in 2025 mandated the automatic approval of permits within a certain timeframe if the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) failed to act.

January 2026: Announcement of Reelection Campaign

In January 2026, Josh Shapiro announced that he would seek reelection as governor of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election.

2026: Shapiro's Book on Vice Presidential Vetting

In 2026, Josh Shapiro wrote in his book, 'Where We Keep the Light', about being questioned during the vice presidential vetting process about ties to the Israeli government, finding the questions offensive.

2026: Proposed Minimum Wage Increase by 2026

In June 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted to pass a bill that would increase the minimum wage to $15 by 2026, but the Republican-controlled State Senate thwarted the legislation.

2026: Corporate Tax Rate Reduction Target

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

2028: Workforce Training Program Extension

As part of the Commonwealth Workers Transformation Program (CWTP), as much as $400 million could be used for workforce training in Pennsylvania until 2028.

2028: Projected State Deficit Increase

Critics argued that the $48.3 billion budget proposed in February 2024 would inflate the state's deficit to over $6 billion by 2028 and lead to large tax increases.