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State House has finally approved rules, including broader sexual harassment protections

Gov. Josh Shapiro signs an executive order aimed at professional licensing and permitting at the state Capitol in Harrisburg on Jan. 31, 2023.
Sam Dunklau
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90.5 WESA
Gov. Josh Shapiro signs an executive order aimed at professional licensing and permitting at the state Capitol in Harrisburg on Jan. 31, 2023.

On today’s episode of The Confluence:

  • We discuss the latest in state politics, including reaction to Governor Shapiro’s proposed budget, the resignation of a state house lawmaker following sexual harassment accusations, and the equitable funding of public education. 
  • Today’s guests include: Katie Meyer, government editor and reporter with Spotlight PA; Gillian McGoldrick, Harrisburg reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer; Marley Parish, who covers the state Senate for the Pennsylvania Capital Star; and Charles Thompson, who covers state government and public policy for Penn-Live.

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