Governor Josh Shapiro has unveiled a multimillion-dollar plan to boost Pennsylvania’s Democratic voters, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday.

The effort includes the opening of 27 offices across the state and hiring nearly 100 full-time organizers. Officials said the investment is the largest coordinated midterm operation in Pennsylvania’s history.

According to The Post, Democrats have so far registered nearly 25,500 new voters, while Republican numbers are down by more than 4,500.

“I’m investing millions of dollars in helping elevate other Democrats on the ballot, spending my time campaigning for people like Bob Brooks and others,” Shapiro said. “We all need to do our part to stop the chaos and cruelty and corruption of Donald Trump, and that’s going to require us here at the state level having a trifecta so that we can pass policies that help the people of Pennsylvania while Trump is hurting them.”

Trump in mind, Spotlight PA published an article today which chronicles Shapiro’s litany of lawsuits—26 and counting—against the White House since 2024.

“The suits have become a key part of Shapiro’s reelection campaign, and may serve as a launchpad for his potential 2028 Democratic presidential bid“, Spotlight PA wrote.

You can read their analysis of each suit here.

In related news, Shapiro posted today that Pennsylvania’s economy has been on the rise.

“Our work to grow our economy, cut red tape, and make Pennsylvania more competitive is paying off,” the post said. “We just jumped four spots in CNBC’s Top States for Business rankings — that’s the highest we’ve been ranked in 15 years! AND we’re the top state for business in the entire Northeast. We’ve put the work in over the last 3.5 years, and the business world is taking notice.”

Pennsylvania comes in at No. 13 on CNBC’s list—up four spots from 2025—receiving an “A-” in technology and innovation, as well as in access to capital among the 10 categories.

However, U.S. News & World Report’s economy rankings have the Keystone state at No. 47 (and No. 40 overall).

“The state is today among the country’s largest producers of canned fruit and vegetable-specialty products, chocolate and cocoa products, potato chips and pretzels, and is home to the “Snack Food Capital of the World”, the report says.

Lastly, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity—who will face off with Shapiro in November for the governorship—said on Monday that the state’s newly enacted $50.8 billion state budget is “too high”, according to New Hope Free Press.

“I come from the private sector, and in the private sector, you have to look for 3 to 5 percent efficiency every single year,” she said. “You can absolutely find it. But when you’re a career politician, you think that you just throw money at issues, and it’s gonna fix itself.”

The budget, which was signed July 13, is a 3.72 percent increase from 2026.

“We’re spending a billion dollars more a year than when Josh Shapiro first took office,” Garrity continued. “We’re ninth highest in spending, but guess where we’re ranking outcomes? It’s 39. Obviously, throwing money at it isn’t working.”

Last month, Garrity called for seven debates with Shapiro, though details have yet to be confirmed.

Photo: Commonwealth Media Services