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Josh Shapiro administration activities and polling

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro administration activities and polling

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has taken steps to bolster his administration’s ability continues to manage federal relations face a mix of political strength and state policy. To counter what his administration describes as “targeted attacks public health controversies. Recent polling from the federal government,” including funding cuts and demands for proprietary information, New York Times/Siena College shows Shapiro hired former federal immigration official Jennifer Higgins as maintaining a senior advisor. Higgins is being compensated 16-point lead over Republican challenger Stacy Garrity, with 55% to 39% support among likely voters. A separate survey by the Center for Public Opinion at an hourly rate Franklin & Marshall College placed Shapiro’s lead at 50% to 25%. Public health concerns have intensified following reports of $89, totaling approximately $185,000 annually. Simultaneously, two measles-related deaths in Lancaster County. Shapiro and health officials have cited “privacy concerns” to withhold specific demographic details about the administration is facing criticism over victims. While Shapiro characterized the deaths as “indicative of the consequences of a lack of immunization,” critics have challenged the administration’s lack of transparency regarding the fatalities. These developments occur alongside ongoing debates regarding the administration’s proposed 502-page rewrite of the state’s health code. The proposal seeks to grant the Pennsylvania Department of Health expanded centralized powers for disease control. Opponents, such as state lawmaker Michele Brooks, argue the regulations could permit the administration to access confidential medical records code and enter private property or schools without warrants. This has drawn criticism criticisms from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding concerning vaccine religious exemptions for vaccines. In recent policy developments, Shapiro issued an exemptions. Additionally, Shapiro’s executive order establishing stricter regarding environmental and transparency standards for data center developments. The order requires developers to meet clean energy and job creation standards to qualify for state tax exemptions and expedited permitting, developments remains a move Republican challenger Stacy Garrity has criticized point of contention with Garrity, who views the order as a policy shift. Despite these challenges, recent polling indicates Shapiro maintains a significant 16-point lead in his re-election campaign against Garrity, with 55% to 39% among likely voters. Additionally, 61% of respondents hold a favorable opinion of his performance, and 47% of voters view his pro-Israel stance as ‘about right.’

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  1. 2026-08-28 15:55 UTC Josh Shapiro administration activities and polling
  2. 2026-08-27 11:44 UTC Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro administration activities
  3. 2026-08-25 22:41 UTC Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro administration activities

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