2 days ago · Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro presented his 2025-26 budget proposal to the General Assembly and the people of Pennsylvania — a commonsense plan that builds on two years of progress, continues to solve problems, and paves the way for a stronger, more competitive Pennsylvania. The Governor’s budget proposal places a special emphasis on workforce development; reduces health ...

2 days ago · Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2025-26 Budget Address to the General Assembly and to the people of Pennsylvania.The following is the address as prepared: Thank you. Lieutenant Governor Davis, Speaker McClinton, President Pro Tem Ward... Leader Bradford, Leader Pittman, Leader Topper, and Leader Costa...

1 day ago · On Tuesday, for the third time as governor, Josh Shapiro presented his budget proposal to the state legislature as part of an effort to bring in new tax revenues while putting the state in a solid financial position. Shapiro’s proposed budget estimates $51.5 billion in expenditures, more than 6% higher than his $48.3 billion proposal last year.

1 day ago · Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his third budget address on Tuesday in the state Capitol, outlining a $51.5 billion spending plan that calls for continued investments in education, legalized recreational cannabis, an overhauled approach to energy policy and funding for a slate of special events taking place across Pennsylvania in 2026.. Shapiro proclaimed that …

1 day ago · Gov. Josh Shapiro proposes $51.5 billion budget with major investments in health care and education. ... but significantly increased the projected amount of revenue both sectors would create in the 2025-26 budget proposal. For recreational marijuana, Shapiro’s administration now estimates $536.5 million in revenue in the first year, most of ...

3 days ago · Gov. Josh Shapiro will address a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly this week to outline his 2025-2026 state budget proposal, his third since taking office in 2023. Going into the second half of Shapiro’s term, lawmakers and advocacy groups identify funding for education and transportation as among the most pressing needs in ...

1 day ago · Shapiro's speech before Pennsylvania's split legislature marks the beginning of budget negotiations. ... Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Today's Paper|Newsletters.

1 day ago · Shapiro’s proposal tops $50 billion for a state budget in Pennsylvania for the first time, requesting $51.5 billion for the 2025-2026 fiscal year beginning July 1 as Shapiro gears up for his re ...

1 day ago · Governor Josh Shapiro is presenting his 2025-26 budget for the Keystone State, highlighting investments in education, economic development and public safety.

1 day ago · Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled a $51.5 billion state budget Tuesday that seeks to make state aid to schools more fair, again; subsidizes the state’s public transportation agencies, again; and takes ...