Taxpayers billed $6M for PA governor’s mansion repairs amid secrecy

Pa. taxpayers paid $6M for arson-related repairs to the governor’s mansion, but some details are withheld

Shapiro administration officials won’t say who was paid and exactly what the money was spent on.

Taxpayers billed $6M for arson-related repairs to governor’s mansion, but Shapiro admin withholds full details

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — The Shapiro administration has spent more than $6 million in public dollars over the past four months to fix extensive damage to the governor’s stately residence following a brazen, middle-of-the-night arson a…

Taxpayers billed $6M for PA governor’s mansion repairs amid secrecy

HARRISBURG — The Shapiro administration has spent more than $6 million in public dollars over the past four months to fix extensive damage to the governor’s stately residence following a brazen, middle-of-the-night arson attack. Despite using taxpayer money, state officials are shielding information about nearly a quarter of those expenses — including who was paid and exactly what the money was spent on. The secrecy adds another layer of mystery…

Taxpayers Billed $6M for Arson-Related Repairs to Governor’s Mansion, but Shapiro Admin Withholds Full Details

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Shapiro administration has spent more than $6 million in public dollars over the past four months to fix extensive damage to the governor’s stately residence following a brazen, middle-of-the-night arson attack. Article by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Vincent DiFonzo for Spotlight PA Despite using taxpayer money, state officials are shielding information about nearly a quarter of those expenses — including who was…