Refusal to Release Inaugural Donors Exposes Gap in Pennsylvania Law

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The refusal thus far of Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro to disclose who paid for his inaugural party has exposed the gap in state law that lets governors in PA escape the kind of transparency sometimes required elsewhere.

Shapiro's bash in Lititz last week — tickets were $50 apiece, while fundraisers sold sponsorship packages with VIP perks — attracted hundreds, perhaps thousands of people to drink, eat and watch top-notch music entertainment, including Smokey Robinson, Meek Mill, Wiz Khalifa and Mt. Joy.

No law requires such disclosure. But not disclosing who paid for it sets Shapiro apart from predecessors in Pennsylvania. In Florida, where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis won a second term, the Republican Party of Florida raised money for his inaugural party — with sponsorship packages topping out at $1 million — and filed a campaign finance report disclosing more than $10 million in donations in November and December.

Shapiro's aides did not respond to questions asking why he chose not to disclose the identities of donors. Money is often left over in a 501c's bank accounts and there is no law that dictates how the money must be spent. McKean said that, without transparency, such leftover money can turn into a “slush fund” for a governor.

 

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Hello there new governor how about the 2,000.00 dollar that Tom wolf could not get us those that are on social security could use to buy oil ,food .not line the Republicans pockets.

Lowlife government stooge.

What's the big deal with disclosing the info? If he has nothing to hide.

Gotta admit… I’m surprised to see the media holding Democrats accountable 👏🏻

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