PA progressives pressure Shapiro on caregiver pay as 2028 bid looms

Democrats in Pennsylvania urge Gov. Josh Shapiro to include a pay boost for in‑home care workers in his 2026 budget to address a large workforce shortage, a move that could require Medicaid rate increases and possibly a tax hike in a swing state with a split Legislature. The pressure comes as Shapiro runs for reelection and eyes a potential 2028 presidential bid, highlighting the balancing act between state needs and national ambitions.