Gov. Josh Shapiro proposes $51.5 billion budget with major investments in health care and education
Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed on Tuesday a $51.5 billion state budget in his annual address, calling for major investments in health care and education, while focusing on government efficiency as the state approaches a hefty budget shortfall.
Local lawmakers react with skepticism to Shapiro budget proposal
In his annual budget address, Gov. Josh Shapiro said Pennsylvania is “on the rise,” but the proposed $51.5 billion budget got a rise out of local Republican lawmakers who characterized it as being top-heavy on spending.
Gov. Josh Shapiro will unveil his next budget proposal on Tuesday
Lawmakers and advocacy groups identify funding for education and transportation as among the most pressing needs in the next budget.
Infinite Erie leaders optimistic about Shapiro budget, proposed investment in housing
Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget proposal was discussed Wednesday among Erie's community and economic development leaders.
Local Republicans respond to Shapiro's proposed budget
Immediately following the release of Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed budget, several northcentral region representatives gave their two cents on where they'd like to see changes.
Gov. Shapiro Proposes $51.4 Billion Spend for 2025/26 State Budget
This was Shapiro’s 3rd budget address, kicking off the second half of his four year term. With re-election in 2026, and a potential presidential run in 2028, what the Montgomery county native can accomplish in these next two years will set the stage for those campaigns.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro discusses how his budget proposal will impact Pittsburgh
With a proposed budget of more than $51 billion, Gov. Shapiro said he wants investments in Pittsburgh schools, safety, and transit.
SEPTA would get $165 million in Josh Shapiro’s state budget proposal, staving off service cuts
SEPTA estimates it would initially receive about $165 million in new state money for operating expenses through Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposal to increase by 1.75% the share of sales-tax revenue allocated to public transit.
How much would Lehigh Valley school districts get under Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget? See the numbers
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday released his administration’s proposed funding amounts for the state’s public school districts in the 2025-26 school year as part of his budget plan. The proposal includes $9.
Gov. Josh Shapiro pitched Pennsylvania’s budget proposal
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says he has a budget plan that will make Pennsylvania safer, healthier, and more competitive. He pitched his budget to a joint session of the general assembly. His agenda includes more funding for education.
Shapiro’s proposed budget calls for historic funding increase to public education
Responding to a court order to address an inadequate school funding system, Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday delivered on his pledge to continue to invest in public education at historic levels. Speaking before a joint session of the General Assembly,
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Avian Flu Spreads To PA Poultry Farms As Shapiro Signs New Law To Strengthen Response
Avian influenza is spreading rapidly through Pennsylvania, hitting commercial poultry farms in multiple counties and ...
Balancing a national profile and a new Trump term, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget pitch toes the line
Through it all, the governor in his speech walked the bipartisan tightrope, preaching collaboration and unity, while ...
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Lawmakers, advocates react to Shapiro’s budget plans
Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his third budget address on Tuesday, calling for an increase in funding to public education, mass ...
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Gov. Shapiro's $51.4B budget pitch includes boost to education, legalizing marijuana
Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday pitched a $1.5 billion increase for public schools as part of an overall $51.4 billion state ...
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Eviction filings shouldn’t doom Pennsylvania residents to never get another rental, Shapiro says
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro budget seeks more money for schools and transit, but relies heavily on surplus cash
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget will seek more money for poorer public schools and public transit, while also ...