Raised in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Shapiro studied political science at the University of Rochester and earned his Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University. After that, he worked as a senior adviser to U.S. senator Robert Torricelli.

Aug 6, 2024 · Shapiro attended the University of Rochester where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and served on student government. After college, he moved to Washington, D.C., to work on Capitol Hill and pursue a law degree from Georgetown University.

Jan 6, 2025 · He later attended law school at Georgetown University, graduating in 2002. Shapiro entered politics early. While studying law in Washington, D.C., he worked as a governmental aid to various Democratic politicians, including U.S. Sen. Carl Levin. In 2004 Shapiro won his first election, a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Jul 26, 2024 · HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is being eyed as a potential Democratic vice presidential nominee, but with that attention has come intense scrutiny of his support for a traditionally conservative idea: taxpayer-funded private school vouchers.

5 hours ago · Some expect the same kind of moderation from Gov. Josh Shapiro when he drops his fiscal plan — a sprawling document covering everything from school funding to plans for legalizing (and taxing ...

Aug 1, 2024 · Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro could be Kamala Harris’ running mate. See his record on private school vouchers, public school funding, free student meals, teachers, and more.

Jan 17, 2025 · In a significant push for educational advancement, Governor Josh Shapiro showcased the Shapiro Administration's commitment to Pennsylvania's young minds by securing over $2 billion in funding...

Oct 6, 2023 · Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro — a first-term Democrat seen by his party as a rising star nationally — forcefully put his weight behind a Republican-backed proposal to send $100 million to families for private school tuition and school supplies.

Jan 24, 2025 · Gov. Josh Shapiro during a visit to Cheyney University on Aug 2, 2024. ... Pittman described the governor’s first two years as “tumultuous” — marked by his budget blunder over school vouchers and his handling of sexual harassment allegations against a former top aide — but credited Shapiro for his talents as a politician and public ...

2 days ago · Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will deliver his third budget proposal to lawmakers next week, a plan that’s expected to seek substantially more aid for the poorest public schools, emphasize frugality and press the politically fraught topics of bailing out public transit and legalizing marijuana. The plan to be unveiled Tuesday also is expected to carry aid for rural hospitals, boost pay for ...