Josh Shapiro unveiled a plan to overhaul higher education in the state. AdvertisementPennsylvania's governor has a plan to make higher education more affordable — and prevent the state's residents from taking on unaffordable debt. Along with proposals for those continued investments, Shapiro also put forth a $975 million proposal to overhaul the higher education system in the state. AdvertisementOther states are taking similar approaches to address higher education affordability. Since federal student-loan payments resumed in October after an over three-year pause, the Education Department announced a range of plans to get relief to borrowers who took on debt for higher education.

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Persons: Josh Shapiro, —, Shapiro, Shapiro's, " Shapiro, Joan Gabel, Jared Polis Organizations: Service, University of Pittsburgh, Pitt, Colorado Gov, Education Department Locations: Pennsylvania