Act 40: Democrat Governor Josh Shapiro’s Loving Embrace of Republican Priorities

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On December 14, 2023, Democrat Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law Act 40, legislation designed by Republicans to disenfranchise Philly voters.

The law allows PA Attorney General Michelle Henry to appoint a “special prosecutor for mass transit” for crimes occurring on SEPTA, only within the city of Philadelphia. This law effectively denies Philly voters of their right to elect their prosecutor. The members of the PA Senate and the PA House who voted for this legislation do not believe that Philadelphians should have that right.

We strongly believe that Governor Josh Shapiro should have been working hard to pass something that actually matters– funding for public transit. Transit riders statewide are waiting for the governor to sign into law legislation that will be transformative and life changing.