Every member of congress who votes for this reconciliation bill will be voting to cut Medicaid coverage and food assistance for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians. The impact of this vote would be devastating — and it will be on them.

Juneteenth is a day to commemorate emancipation, to reflect on the hard, often painful truths of our shared history, and to celebrate the progress we've made on the long road toward freedom — not just as Pennsylvanians, but as Americans. But progress isn’t automatic. It requires effort. It requires vigilance. Each of us has a role to play. A responsibility to learn from our past, not to run from it — to grow, to strive, and to build something better for the generations that follow. So today, as we celebrate Juneteenth, let’s not just honor the past — let's recommit to the work of justice, to expanding opportunity, and to making real the promise of freedom for every Pennsylvanian. Because Juneteenth isn’t just Black history — it’s American history. And it reminds us that the story of freedom is still being written.

This weekend, our family witnessed the incredible bravery and excellence of our first responders. The entire Shapiro family is eternally grateful for the @PAStatePolice troopers who safely evacuated our family from danger, the firefighters who quickly put out the fire at the Governor’s Residence, and the law enforcement officials who’ve worked to investigate this attack. From the bottom of all of our hearts, thank you.