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POLITICS & POLICY • UNITED STATES
Shapiro vows minimum-wage increase and abortion protections in Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said he would pursue more than doubling the state minimum wage, adding abortion protections to the state constitution, funding mass transit and building more housing. His pledges follow Democrats securing control of both chambers of the state legislature, according to The Hill.
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Why it matters
The proposals could affect Pennsylvania workers, people seeking abortion care, transit riders and housing development if enacted. The article does not say what specific measures lawmakers will consider or their costs.
What happens next
Shapiro has outlined priorities, but the article does not give a legislative timetable or say which proposals have enough support to pass.
Whether lawmakers introduce bills on the pledged priorities