Gov. Josh Shapiro proposes $51.5 billion budget with major investments in health care and education
Shapiro pitched the state should address the deficit by creating new revenue streams, including recreational marijuana and so-called skill games, as well as tapping into $1.6 billion in savings.
A look into Shapiro's 2025-26 budget proposal
On Feb. 4, Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his 2025-26 budget proposal to Pennsylvania's legislature and citizens. The Governor listed workforce development; reduced healthcare, housing and energy costs;
How to watch Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address today (02/04/2025)
Gov. Josh Shapiro will announce his proposed state budget at about 11:35 a.m. Tuesday from the Capitol. Shapiro will unveil his second budget since taking office before a joint session of the House and Senate.
Legislature response to Shapiro budget address mixed, spirited
Democrats and Republican legislators had a predictably mixed response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal, setting the stage for a spirited debate in the coming months of negotiation. House Speaker Joanna McClinton,
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.
Governor delivers budget address
Josh Shapiro laid out his budget proposal during an address on Tuesday. “This look is all about American exceptionalism,” she said of her pro-Trump ensemble on the Grammys red carpet. Kelsey Grammer recently revealed to the New York Post the reason why he had a 30-year falling out with “Cheers” co-star Ted Danson.
Ellen Greenberg’s family, private detective blast Gov. Shapiro: ‘Should be kicked from office’
The harsh criticism over Shapiro’s handling of the Greenberg case as Attorney General shows the family’s long-held ire ...
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 ...
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro calls Trump comments on Gaza an ‘unserious proposal'
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro called President Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. have an ownership position in the Gaza ...
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Shapiro's budget doubles down on agriculture, prepares for wave of bird flu cases
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget would more than double the state’s Ag Innovation Fund and open a fourth bird flu testing ...
Josh Shapiro is going to the Super Bowl on a Harrisburg nonprofit’s dime
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will be at Super Bowl LIX on Sunday to watch his beloved Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs ...
Governor Shapiro's new budget aims to aid Pennsylvania firefighters with $30M grant proposal
Barre's bravest on Tuesday as Governor Josh Shapiro made his 2025 budget proposal. "We're joined today by Wilkes-Barre Fire ...
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Shapiro sets sights on regulating, taxing skill games
Shapiro, in his budget address Tuesday, called on legislators to work with him to regulate the 70,000 so-called skill games ...
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget would give another $500 million to underfunded schools. But other increases don’t keep pace with inflation, advocates say
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget plan continues to ramp up investment in Pennsylvania’s underfunded K-12 schools, adding more than ...
Governor Josh Shapiro highlights proposal to expand Pennsylvania's childcare workforce
The Trump administration evicted former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan from her home with three hours of notice on ...
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.
Pennsylvania governor expected to seek more money for schools and transit
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to seek more money for public schools and public transit when he delivers his ...