A Pennsylvania Senate oversight committee on Tuesday authorized three subpoenas related to an investigation into how Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) allocated taxpayer funding for his security and travel expenses.
Republicans on the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee overruled Democrats on the panel to approve the subpoenas, expressing concern that at least $1 million “in taxpayer money was quietly spent on modifying” the governor’s private Abbington residence in Montgomery County.
“No one disputes that the governor should have reasonable and appropriate protection, or that the governor should have access to transportation for reasonable and appropriate travel associated with his role,” said Chairman Jarrett Coleman.
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“But no administration, Republican or Democrat, should be allowed to operate in the shadows and refuse to provide basic details about their decisions when
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