Governor Josh Shapiro

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

We have a long way to go before every Pennsylvania student has access to the high-quality education they deserve. I want to take our historic education investment from last year, and triple it. I’m proposing an increase of $1.75 billion in K-12 funding. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

Today I'm in Drexel Hill to celebrate the historic investments we’ve made in education over the past seven years. I’ll leave office with a multimillion dollar budget surplus — all while investing $2 billion into classrooms and students. But there’s more to be done. https://t.co/yxm3XZROzh — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

We can only pick one: Fairly fund schools now, or pay more for social services later. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

In 2016, I signed a bill alongside a dog named Libre. Libre's Law strengthened animal abuse penalties and animal protections. New data shows that filed offenses have dropped and we now have more clarity on the types of violations across PA. https://t.co/g3BQROLZfp — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

I was proud to sign this bill into law earlier this month. Hopefully this new procedure helps find answers and provide closure for more families in Pennsylvania who report a missing loved one. https://t.co/2KFlrJD4X3 — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

In my time as governor, I’ve collaborated with representatives in Harrisburg to protect and strengthen health care access. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together. I won’t stop fighting for Pennsylvanians until my very last day in office. https://t.co/e9nnrtYtPu — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

I'll always do whatever I can to protect the rights of women in Pennsylvania. So far, I've been able to: ✍️Sign a law removing guns from domestic abusers 🛑Veto three anti-choice bills 🎓Launch the first state #ItsOnUs program 🤰Expand Medicaid and extend postpartum coverage — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

The minimum wage I am fighting for: 👍 One fair minimum wage 👍 Boost to $12/hr this year, reaching $15/hr by 2028 👍 Give municipalities the freedom to set higher minimum wages Let's #RaiseTheWage. Tell your legislators to send me SB 12 or HB 345: https://t.co/erM8VoFOCl. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

Today, I'm in Erie to highlight my plan for building a brighter future for PA’s kids. In this year's budget I want to increase: ✅ Basic education funding by $1.25 billion ✅ Level Up funding for districts with the most need by $300 million Together, let’s get this done. https://t.co/UE3UjlpXC4 — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

Yesterday was my final budget speech as governor. It's been the greatest privilege of my life to do this work. Let's keep the momentum going. We still have work to do. Here are my priorities: https://t.co/I74gjXwJFc https://t.co/8KreRFyDuv — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

We're making progress: 70 percent of Pennsylvanians age 5 and older are now vaccinated against COVID. Thank you for getting vaccinated to protect your health and our hospital system. Find a vaccine or a booster dose: https://t.co/4UeI1BxEhm. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

RT @GovernorsOffice: .@GovernorTomWolf today outlined his vision for a generational investment in education and to raise wages, attract inn… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

It's been the greatest privilege of my life to do this work. Thank you to my administration and to all our state employees. Thank you to my family – my source of strength, wisdom, and joy. And thank you to every Pennsylvanian for entrusting me with your families’ future. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

This is our last opportunity to convince Pennsylvanians that we can work together for the people we were sent here to serve. Let’s remind the world that democracy works, and let’s do that with this budget. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

In our political system, the future belongs to the coalition-builders and the consensus-seekers. That’s a good thing. But what we’re seeing happen in the country right now is different. It denies the idea of civil disagreement. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

Our budget surplus is not an excuse for a spending spree. It's a chance to open the doors to opportunity for more Pennsylvania families. We can do so much more for our people, and we can do it without raising taxes one penny. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

Speaking of paying our bills, this should be the year we make it a little easier for PA families to pay theirs. Most of the states in our region are on their way to a $15 minimum wage. Not PA. We're still stuck at $7.25. This is embarrassing. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

Refusing to fund education equitably does not save us money. It just means we wind up spending more on social services, remedial programs, and even prisons. We’re going to have to pay this bill eventually – let’s not waste this opportunity. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

There’s still one big commitment left unfulfilled. The Fair Funding Formula was created by a bipartisan commission. It promises that a child’s chance to thrive will not be determined by their zip code. Now it’s time to keep that promise. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

We did not achieve our sound financial position by raising taxes. In fact, we eliminated the Capital Stock and Franchise Tax entirely. We got here by paying our bills. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together. We’ve turned the structural budget deficit into a budget surplus. We’ve built our Rainy Day Fund to the highest it’s ever been. We are no longer digging out of a hole: We’re ready to build. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

In seven years, we: ✅ Invested nearly $2 billion in education ✅ Created a bipartisan Fair Funding Formula ✅ Drove PA’s uninsured rate to the lowest ever ✅ Cut our prison population by 11,000 + cut the crime rate ✅ Reduced our carbon footprint ✅ Reformed our pension system — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

So all I asked was that, going forward, we try something different. In the years since, there’s been plenty of wrangling, arguing, and negotiating in the halls of our Capitol. But we stuck it out. We didn’t give up on Pennsylvania. Now look how far we’ve come. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

Seven years ago, I delivered my first budget address. I tried to strike a hopeful tone – but the truth was, we were in rough shape. And we couldn't do much of anything about it. There was no speech I could have given that day to change that reality. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

RT @GovernorsOffice: 🔴LIVE NOW: @GovernorTomWolf delivers his final budget address to the General Assembly in Harrisburg. Watch on Faceboo… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

Yesterday I shared my vision for continued prosperity in Pennsylvania and reflected on my experiences as the 47th Governor of Pennsylvania. Watch here ⬇️ https://t.co/dMKTfvPZSc — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

Today, I'm presenting my final budget to Pennsylvania's General Assembly in Harrisburg. 🔴 Here's where you can watch live at 11:30 AM EST: 💻 https://t.co/chlWNoT5zC 💻 https://t.co/9wIvWf9Ptj — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

RT @PennsylvaniaGov: Help is available. 🏠 If you're struggling with your monthly payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, apply for assista… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

This bipartisan investment will address the dangers of abandoned mines while simultaneously supporting new, good-paying jobs, economic recovery, and community revitalization in Pennsylvania. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro

I promise to keep fighting for all Pennsylvanians until my last day in office. (2/2) https://t.co/Kpgp9YmaLo — PolitiTweet.org