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Fiery resignation by Pa.’s consumer advocate breeds fear office will lose independence
Milton Shapp, a pro-consumer Democrat who often tapped aggressive advocates to challenge other industries, such as insurers. Widoff won some early victories to reduce rate hikes and vocally ...
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Commutations a political risk, rarity in Pennsylvania
(WHTM) — In the 1970’s, Governor Milton Shapp commuted 251 life sentences. In the decades since, those numbers have declined dramatically. Critics insist it’s not because more bad people are ...
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From fishing retreats to political campaigns: Former President Jimmy Carter's local legacy
At that time, he was the governor of Georgia, addressing the media in Altoona while campaigning for the re-election of Pennsylvania Governor Milton Shapp. Carter’s ascent in the Democratic Party ...
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Greater Pittston’s Past: Avoca centennial celebrated in Harrisburg
Members of the committee met with Gov. Milton Shapp, state Sen. Martin Murray and state Rep. James Musto, who passed away just a few weeks before the centennial was celebrated May 23-30.