Shapiro vows minimum wage hike, abortion protections with Pennsylvania’s Democratic trifecta
Summary
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said he would pursue a higher state minimum wage, abortion protections, public transit funding and more housing. He made the pledges after Democrats secured control of both chambers of the Pennsylvania Legislature, giving the party a governing trifecta with the governor’s office.Key Facts
- Shapiro is a Democrat and Pennsylvania’s governor.
- Democrats secured control of the state House and Senate, according to the article.
- Shapiro said he wants to more than double Pennsylvania’s minimum wage.
- He said he would seek to place abortion rights protections in the state Constitution.
- Shapiro also pledged to fund mass transit and build more housing.
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