Rep. Josh Shapiro
153rd Legislative District
Montgomery County

Welcome!

Welcome to my Web site. It has a new look and, hopefully, easier access to the issues that interest you. Please take a minute to try the new links on the left -- they are packed full of information that may be helpful to you, your family or someone you know who lives in the 153rd Legislative District.

Remember that my office can help you with things like PennDOT paperwork, the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, PACE and PACENET, just to name a few. Stop in any time to visit with me and my staff. We are here to serve you.

All the best,

Spotlight: Legislative Reform

The Speaker’s Commission on Legislative Reform takes bold steps to make state government more transparent. New rule changes includes a Rep. Shapiro amendment to make House payroll public. Read more >>

Shapiro calls on House majority leader to resign leadership position

New Oreland/North Hills Farmers' Market

Open July 19 through November. Read more...

2008-09 enacted state budget

The new state budget includes historic increases in funding for education, infrastructure improvements, and a commitment to securing Pa.'s energy independence.

Read Shapiro's guest column...

Top Issues

611 Corridor Study

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Next town meeting: July 23

Shapiro's terror-free investing bill passes House

On June 25, the state House overwhelmingly passed Shapiro’s bill that would keep state funds from going to foreign companies tied to terrorist nations. Learn more...

Shapiro secures passage of Open Records reform law

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Banning cell phones while driving

The use of hand-held phones while driving is a dangerous distraction and contributed to 1,196 crashes in Pennsylvania in 2005. My legislation to ban the use of cell phones while driving is gaining momentum in the legislature.
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