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Shapiro sues Trump administration over proposed Planned Parenthood defunding

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a Biden event in Scranton in April 2024. The governor on Sunday, April 13, 2025 released a statement about an overnight fire at the governor's residence in Harrisburg. 'Every day, we stand with the law enforcement and first responders who run towards danger to protect our communities. Last night, they did so for our family – and Lori and I are eternally grateful to them for keeping us safe,' Shapiro wrote.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro joined other states in suing the Trump administration over its proposal to strip funding from Planned Parenthood.

Governor Josh Shapiro joined a multi- state lawsuit against the Trump administration over the proposed defunding of Planned Parenthood today.

The administration's proposed measure would temporarily prevent Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid reimbursement. Shapiro and the other states included in the lawsuit allege that the measure is illegal.

In a Facebook post, Shapiro said the measure would "rip away healthcare from thousands of Pennsylvanians." He also said the measure threatens to close healthcare centers.

— Lydia McFarlane