>Shapiro Makes Cabinet Picks
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is announcing his nominations for two open positions in his cabinet. Shapiro says Dr. Carrie Rowe is his nominee to serve as Education Secretary, and Jessica Shirley is his pick for Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection. Shirley has served in the role on an acting basis since 2023, while Rowe currently serves as Deputy Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education. The governor said both Shirley and Rowe are "experienced, dedicated public servants."