Education Funding Boost: Josh Shapiro has proposed a significant increase in education funding, surpassing the allocations set by former Governor Tom Wolf. Shapiro aims to address school infrastructure and teacher salaries more robustly.
Healthcare Expansion: Shapiro's administration is pushing for broader healthcare access through expanded Medicaid, a step beyond the reforms implemented by former Governor Ed Rendell.
Environmental Initiatives: Governor Shapiro has introduced ambitious climate policies, including increased renewable energy investments, building on but expanding the green initiatives begun under Governor Wolf.
Criminal Justice Reform: Shapiro’s criminal justice reform package includes more progressive measures than those initiated by his predecessors, focusing on rehabilitation and reducing recidivism rates.
Economic Development: While Governor Rendell focused on large-scale economic development projects, Shapiro is prioritizing small business support and local job creation, aiming for a more grassroots approach.
Transportation Infrastructure: Governor Shapiro has unveiled a comprehensive plan to overhaul Pennsylvania's transportation infrastructure, building on the foundation laid by Governor Corbett but with a greater emphasis on modernizing public transit.
Tax Policy: Shapiro's administration is advocating for a shift in tax policy, proposing changes to corporate taxes and personal income taxes that diverge from the policies of previous governors like Corbett and Ridge.
Gun Control Measures: Shapiro is pushing for stricter gun control regulations, a notable shift from the more permissive policies of past governors such as Ridge and Corbett, aiming to address rising concerns about gun violence.ernizing public transit.