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Guest: Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania.
“He's focused on getting done, GSD. He's tough on crime. Ranked number one according to my notes on charging Medicaid fraud. He's pro data center... and he's a baller.”
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The 'Money-Back Guarantee' on Bureaucracy: Pennsylvania has implemented a national model where late permits trigger automatic refunds to businesses.
“We’ve got a money back guarantee on all of our permits. If we don’t get you your permit in time, we’ll give you your money back. We’ve issued 40 million permits; we’ve only had to issue five refunds.”
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The Pro-Growth Democrat Blueprint: Shapiro has cut taxes seven times and transformed PA into the only growing economy in the Northeast.
“We are a pro-growth state. We've created more jobs in all but two states in the entire country. We've cut taxes seven different times to be more competitive.”
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Prosecuting Fraud to Restore Trust: Pennsylvania leads the nation in Medicaid fraud prosecutions, treating waste as a primary driver of institutional cynicism.
“We should have a zero tolerance policy for that. I’m proud of the fact that we’ve had more Medicaid fraud prosecutions in Pennsylvania than almost any other state.”
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The Link Between Inefficiency and Extremism: Shapiro argues that 'oppressive' red tape fuels political polarization by pushing frustrated citizens toward extreme voices.
“When people get pissed because government is working against them, they grow a little more cynical about our system. That creates more opportunity for dark voices on extremes to take advantage.”