In 2024, Shapiro faces calls for billions for schools, a presidential election and wary lawmakers
In 2024, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro could face a more complicated sophomore year in charge of Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — In 2024, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro could face a more complicated sophomore year in charge of Pennsylvania after his first year brought a highway collapse, a budget stalemate and friction with allies and adversaries as he navigated the battleground state's political divides.
He is under pressure to respond to a court ruling that Pennsylvania's system of public school funding unconstitutionally discriminates against poorer districts.
His administration must also oversee a presidential election that, four years ago, was marred by a barrage of right-wing conspiracy theories, Donald Trump-allied efforts in court to overturn it and threats against election administrators.
And Shapiro, viewed nationally as a rising political star, must navigate the nation's only politically divided legislature in which allies and adversaries alike are wary of him.
