Shapiro vows minimum wage and abortion measures under Democratic control

Pennsylvania Gov.

Josh Shapiro vowed to pursue several policy changes after Democrats secured control of the state House and Senate.

The party now holds the governor’s office and both chambers of the state legislature, a combination known as a trifecta.

Shapiro said he would seek to more than double Pennsylvania’s minimum wage.

He also called for abortion rights protections in the state Constitution.

His other stated priorities include funding mass transit and building more housing.

The proposals are plans Shapiro has announced; the available information does not say when lawmakers will act on them.