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Governor Shapiro Sues to Restore $1.2B Climate Funds

2/17/2025

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is taking a stand against the federal government, suing over the Trump administration's controversial freeze of more than $1.2 billion in climate funds. This drastic move endangers vital environmental initiatives and thousands of jobs, prompting Shapiro to demand a court order to reinstate the funds and protect vulnerable communities across the state.

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is taking a stand against the federal government, suing over the Trump administration's controversial freeze of more than $1.2 billion in climate funds. This drastic move endangers vital environmental initiatives and thousands of jobs, prompting Shapiro to demand a court order to reinstate the funds and protect vulnerable communities across the state.