May 10, 2026

Josh Shapiro

Gov. Shapiro signs order to protect vaccine access, coverage in Pa. and combat misinformation – PennLive.com

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Gov. Shapiro signs order to protect vaccine access, coverage in Pa. and combat misinformation – PennLive.com
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Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday signed an executive order aimed at protecting access to recommended childhood and adult vaccines, maintaining insurance coverage and aligning state health policies with the guidance of respected experts.

“As the federal government continues to create chaos and confusion, my Administration is stepping up to preserve access to vaccines, provide Pennsylvanians with clear, evidence-based guidance, and protect the freedom to make decisions over your own health care,” said Shapiro at a press event at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Cody Balmer’s firebomb attack on PA governor’s mansion driven by pro-Palestinian views: report | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com

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Balmer said Shapiro must “stop having my friends killed” and that “…our people have been put through too much by that monster.”

Cody Balmer, the 38-year-old man who firebombed the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion in Harrisburg, was driven to carry out the act based on his anger over what Governor Josh Shapiro “wants to do to the Palestinian people.” Police listed this as a motive in their search warrant for the home of Balmer’s parents, where he was living, along with his storage unit and electronics.

A statement from Corporal Benjamin Forsythe of the Pennsylvania State Police in the warrant said that Balmer went after Shapiro “based upon perceived injustices to the people of Palestine” and Shapiro’s Jewish faith.

Police found Balmer’s cell phone wrapped in foil. Officers said Balmer’s actions “followed the ‘terrorist attack cycle,’ a series of steps terrorists take while committing an act of terrorism: preliminary target selection, initial surveillance and pre-attack surveillance, planning and execution and escape and exploitation.”

The warrant, obtained by Penn Live, also reveals that Balmer phoned 911 less than an hour after the attack, telling operators who he was, and leaving a direct message for Shapiro. Balmer said he “will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people.”

Arson suspect Cody Balmer targeted Josh Shapiro over views on Gaza war: Warrant– www.washingtonexaminer.com

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Cody Balmer, the suspect charged with setting fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion, was allegedly motivated by anger at Gov. Josh Shapiro‘s (D-PA) position on the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Balmer, 38, allegedly had plans to beat the governor with a sledgehammer if he found him. He called 911 shortly after the arson attack, telling the operator he “will not take part in [Shapiro’s] plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people,” according to a police affidavit obtained by PennLive.

This image provided by Commonwealth Media Services shows damage after a fire at the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion while Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept inside on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. (Commonwealth Media Services via AP)

Socialist Arson Suspect Targeted Jewish Governor Over ‘Palestine,’ Police Warrant Says– dailycaller.com

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The suspect charged with setting Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home on fire allegedly did so because of what the Jewish governor would “do to the Palestinian people.”

Cody Balmer told a 911 dispatcher over the phone why he lit Shaprio’s Harrisburg home on fire with his family inside in the hours of Passover night, PennLive reported, citing a search warrant. A district attorney has said the evidence could result in hate crime charges in a case that is sparking concerns about rising threats to government officials.

The warrant describes Balmer saying he “will not take part in [Shapiro’s] plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people,” PennLive reported. The suspect also allegedly said the governor needed to “stop having [his] friends killed” and that “our people have been put through too much by that monster.” The warrant reportedly said Balmer attacked the pro-Israel governor over his Jewish faith without elaborating.

Suspect Arrested in Arson Attack on Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence– legalinsurrection.com

pgnewser April 14, 2025 0

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In the early hours of Sunday, April 13, 2025, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were forced to evacuate their official residence in Harrisburg after an arsonist set fire to the building. The fire broke out around 2 a.m., prompting state police to alert the family. No injuries were reported, but the fire caused significant damage to a portion of the residence. ​

According to the New York Post, police have arrested a suspect:

Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a Harrisburg man for the arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family that sent them fleeing from the governor’s residence on the first night of Passover.

Cody Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, is expected to face charges of attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson, and aggravated assault against an enumerated person, authorities said.

Reuters had more context that the suspect had “homemade incendiary devices in his possession.”

The Governor got emotional during a press conference earlier saying:

“If he was trying to terrorize our family, our friends, the Jewish community, who joined us for a Passover Seder in that room last night, hear me on this: we celebrated our faith last night, proudly and in a few hours, we will celebrate our second Seder of Passover.”