The Latest Breaking News from Josh Shapiro

CDC to send ‘disease detective’ to help tackle Pennsylvania measles outbreak

State has confirmed six measles-related deaths and county at center of outbreak lacks its own health department

The Guardian - US · Oct 17

Democrat bets on anti-corruption pitch in Pennsylvania swing district

SCRANTON, Pa. — In this corner of northeastern Pennsylvania, the Democrat running for a battleground House seat sees parallels between her race and Donald Trump’s first election in 2016.  Paige Cognetti, who has led Scranton as mayor since 2020, is challenging Republican freshman Rob Bresnahan Jr. in the 8th District,…

Roll Call · Oct 13

Erie Mass Shooting: Police Chief Says 'Mental Health Is at Play' as Coroner Names Gunman Who Killed Eight

Erie mass shooting victims included a pregnant woman and two young children. Find out what officers found about the killings and what research shows on motive.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Is Josh Shapiro the Democrats' Next Presidential Hopeful? Obama's Endorsement Puts Governor's Political Future in Focus

Barack Obama has endorsed Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's re-election, raising his profile as Democrats consider potential 2028 presidential contenders.

International Business Times UK · Oct 9

Pennsylvania faces largest measles outbreak in decades as case count rises to 1,000

Neighboring states are also reporting hundreds of cases, with over 3,800 recorded across the country

The Guardian - US · Oct 5

2026 midterms could be the end of Pennsylvania’s split legislature, with effects on affordability, election reform, marijuana and more

While many people are paying attention to how the 2026 midterm elections might change the balance of power in Washington, D.C., it is also a potentially pivotal election here in Pennsylvania.

The Conversation · Oct 5

Meet the ‘mini Erin Brockoviches’ fighting off eminent domain—and the shadow of Amazon—as a data center hands out $10,000 to their neighbors

Rural Pennsylvanians are protesting a proposed 1,300-acre data center called Project Hazelnut — not Amazon, as documents suggest.

Fortune · Oct 4

Allentown's Latino Vote Could Flip the House. Here's What's at Stake

In PA-7, Allentown's majority-Latino electorate is the fulcrum of the 2026 House fight — and neither party can afford to ignore it.

Latin Times · Oct 2

Weaknesses with Pa. aging department’s oversight could leave older adults at risk, audit finds

An audit reveals significant weaknesses in the Pennsylvania Department of Aging's oversight of agencies tasked with preventing elder abuse

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Your Green Card Case Just Got a Lot Harder to Predict. Here's What Changed Today

A broader "public charge" test for green cards starts today. See what counts against applicants now, who's exempt, and where a 22-state suit stands.

Latin Times · Sep 19