Garrity Denies Taxpayer Funds for Shapiro's Private Home Security

0:00It's April 23rd. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Canada News Today, local news powered by AI. Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacey Garrity just shot down a request for over $1 million in taxpayer money to cover security upgrades at Governor. Josh Shapiro's private home in Avington. This comes after an intruder tried to kill the Governor last year by setting fire to the state residents. Garrity, a Republican, says there's no legal way to use public funds for work on private property. Stay police sent in the bills for things like a new security fence, but they skipped the required rules on spending in procurement. The attack happened in the middle of the night when Cody Balmer climbed the seven-foot iron fence, Dodge Troopers, and tossed fire bombs made from beer. Bottles. Shapiro and his family had to flee during Passover. Balmer later pled guilty to attempted murder and got 25 to 50 years behind bars. Now, officials suggest state police could ask lawmakers for approval or go through a settlement process with contractors.

1:01Meanwhile, lawmakers already greenlit over $22 million for fixes at the official Harris Berg Residence, including a taller anti-climed fence. With Shapiro eyeing reelection and maybe even a 2028 White House run, and Garrity likely his GOP challenger, this funding fight adds. Beal to their rivalry, especially amid neighbor lawsuits, over the private home's land.