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Josh Shapiro: “Three counties now, Lawrence, Warren and Forest counties…”

Featuring: Josh Shapiro, Democratic | Governor of Pennsylvania

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Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Orders Expanding Protections for Pennsylvanians with Disabilities

Published | Video Starts at 15:34

4,000 more. Since I took office, we have reduced the emergency waitlist by 31%. Working together, we did that. The Secretary was so excited this weekend she texted me that Three counties now, Lawrence, Warren and Forest counties have completely eliminated their adult emergency wait list for services. The first time ever. That's a big deal. At the same time, under Lori's leadership, working together with Secretary Nancy Walker, we have increased support for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry's Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. (15:34–15:44)

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