Work with the president on energy, governor

Originally published at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Is Pennsylvania on the brink of a new era of bipartisanship? There are hopeful signs. On January 20th, Gov. Josh Shapiro congratulated President Donald Trump on his inauguration and said he’s “ready to work” with the president on issues where they’re “aligned” — even though they will not be aligned on many issues.

That’s precisely what Pennsylvania needs: Harrisburg and Washington, D.C., working together for the common good, with Republicans and Democrats finding common ground.

Fortunately, there’s an easy opportunity for Shapiro to act: He can work with Trump to unleash Pennsylvania energy — the key to addressing our cost-of-living crisis and creating a booming economy that works for everyone. Pennsylvania, which contributes nearly a quarter of the nation’s natural gas, is vital to Trump’s vision for American energy dominance. How can they be any more “aligned” than that?

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