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Josh Shapiro

Governor of Pennsylvania

Democrat Pennsylvania
312
Bills Signed
9
Vetoes
4
Executive Orders
52%
Approval Rating
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◆ Issues

Issues & Positions

Issue Stance Tension Detail
School funding equity
2023 court ruling — $1.1B budget fight with GOP Senate
 Increase base ed. funding High
Full breakdown ›
Abortion & reproductive rights
Vetoed restrictions — wants constitutional protection
 Protect access, veto restrictions High
Full breakdown ›
Gun violence & ERPO
Red flag law blocked by Republican-controlled Senate
 Support ERPO red flag law Active
Full breakdown ›
◆ Executive Agenda

Stated Policy Priorities

Education funding & school safety
high
Economic development & permitting reform
high
Energy transition & environment
medium
Public safety & criminal justice
medium
Housing & infrastructure
medium
◆ Executive Action

Executive Orders 4 this term

Executive Order · EO 2024-09 · Oct 2024
Establishing the PA Office of Economic Opportunity to streamline business permitting
Commerce
Executive Order · EO 2024-06 · Jun 2024
Directing state agencies to adopt AI use policies protecting workers and student data
Technology
Executive Order · EO 2023-14 · Nov 2023
Joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) pending final rulemaking
Environment
Executive Order · EO 2023-02 · Jan 2023
Reinstating protections against discrimination in state employment for LGBTQ+ workers
Civil Rights
◆ Legislative Interaction

Veto Record 9 this term

Legislature · HB 1190 · Vetoed
Constitutional carry
Permitless concealed carry — vetoed Jul 2023
Legislature · SB 292 · Vetoed
Voter ID expansion
Expanded photo ID requirements — vetoed Jun 2024
Legislature · SB 1 · Vetoed
School choice vouchers
PASS voucher program — vetoed Jun 2023 · Override attempt failed
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◆ Data Note

Data hardcoded as of March 2026. Sources: governor.pa.gov, Franklin & Marshall College Poll, PA General Assembly.

◆ Contact
Office
508 Main Capitol Building · Harrisburg, PA 17120
Website
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◆ FY 2025–26 Budget
$48.3B GENERAL FUND
Education
35%
Health
18%
Human services
12%
Transportation
18%
Safety
10%
Other
7%
◆ Job Approval
52%
Franklin & Marshall · Feb 2026
◆ Lt. Governor
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Austin Davis
Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
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◆ Term & Election
Yr 4 of 4 done
Elected Governor
November 2022
Won by 14.8 pts over Mastriano
Sworn in
January 17, 2023
In office
March 2026
Currently serving
General Election
November 2026
⚡ ~7 months away
◆ Legislative Context

Pennsylvania has a divided government — Republican-controlled General Assembly. Bills Shapiro signs often reflect negotiated compromise.

Josh Shapiro
Governor of Pennsylvania
312
Bills Signed
9
Vetoes
52%
Approval
Contact Office ↗
◆ Issues & Positions
School funding equity
2023 court ruling — $1.1B budget fight
High Full breakdown ›
Abortion & reproductive rights
Vetoed restrictions — wants const. protection
High Full breakdown ›
Gun violence & ERPO
Red flag law blocked by GOP Senate
Active Full breakdown ›
◆ Policy Priorities
Education funding & school safety
Economic development & permitting reform
Energy transition & environment
Public safety & criminal justice
Housing & infrastructure
◆ Executive Orders
Executive Order · EO 2024-09 · Oct 2024
Establishing the PA Office of Economic Opportunity to streamline business permitting
Commerce
Executive Order · EO 2024-06 · Jun 2024
Directing state agencies to adopt AI use policies protecting workers and student data
Technology
Executive Order · EO 2023-14 · Nov 2023
Joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) pending final rulemaking
Environment
Executive Order · EO 2023-02 · Jan 2023
Reinstating protections against discrimination in state employment for LGBTQ+ workers
Civil Rights
◆ FY 2025–26 Budget
$48.3B GENERAL FUND
Education
35%
Health
18%
Human services
12%
Transportation
18%
Safety
10%
Other
7%
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