PA Gov. Shapiro Faces School Funding and Election Challenges in 2024

Amidst a divided legislature, Shapiro must address a court ruling on school funding and oversee a contentious presidential election.

Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro is under pressure to address a court ruling that declared Pennsylvania's public school funding system as unconstitutional, discriminating against poorer districts.
Shapiro's administration is tasked with overseeing a presidential election, which was previously marred by right-wing conspiracy theories and efforts to overturn the results.
Shapiro, seen as a rising political star, must navigate a politically divided legislature, the only one of its kind in the nation.
A compromise deal may require Democrats to accept a new $100 million taxpayer-paid voucher program for private and religious schools, something they had previously defeated.
Shapiro's administration will be closely watched for how it handles the presidential election, with Pennsylvania expected to be pivotal to the White House stakes.