Shapiro outlines priorities if Democrats gain full control in Pennsylvania

Politics · First reported 30 Oct, 08:49 · Updated 09:57

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Gov. Josh Shapiro said he would pursue a minimum-wage increase, a measure for survivors of sexual abuse, and a housing and infrastructure fund if Democrats win full control of Pennsylvania’s government. He also called for congressional Democrats to seek accountability from President Donald Trump and his administration if they take control of either chamber.

Shapiro named a minimum-wage increase, giving survivors of sexual abuse an opportunity to confront an abuser in court, and a housing and critical-infrastructure fund as priorities if Democrats win full control of Pennsylvania’s government.
He said he would not pursue a broad slate of progressive bills, and wants congressional Democrats to seek accountability from Trump and his administration if they control either chamber.
The Examiner’s headline also characterizes Shapiro’s approach as favoring a minimum-wage increase over more progressive items; its supplied excerpt provides no further detail.

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Governor: Josh Shapiro
State priorities: Minimum wage, an opportunity for survivors of sexual abuse to confront an abuser in court, and a housing and critical-infrastructure fund
Condition for state agenda: Democrats winning full control of Pennsylvania’s government
Federal accountability: Shapiro said congressional Democrats should seek accountability from Trump and his administration if they control either chamber