ERIE — During a trip to the Jefferson Educational Society in Erie on Tuesday to discuss his book “Where We Keep the Light,” Gov. Josh Shapiro shined his own light on the history, current state and future of the commonwealth.

It’s been about 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, when Pennsylvania was deemed the “cradle of democracy.” Now a swing state with a divided Legislature, Pennsylvania is still key in deciding many elections and priorities.

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