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HARRISBURG, PA — Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday signed bipartisan legislation requiring the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to create an online system for verifying vehicle insurance, a move supporters say …
Insurance Check Goes Digital: Shapiro Signs Law to End Surprise Suspensions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Republicans sharply criticized Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $53.2 billion state budget on Tuesday, arguing the plan relies on unrealistic revenue assumptions and sets the stage for …
Republicans Blast Shapiro’s $53.2 Billion Budget as Spending Surge Risks Tax Hikes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation Wednesday aimed at making it easier and more affordable to develop next-generation nuclear reactors across the Commonwealth, a move …
Unanimous House Vote Opens Door to Next-Generation Nuclear Reactors Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation Wednesday aimed at expanding the Commonwealth’s legal authority on military installations, advancing a measure supporters say would better protect …
House Unanimously Moves to Expand State Authority on Military Bases Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Tarik Khan on Wednesday announced legislation aimed at tightening protections around Pennsylvania’s voter data and election systems, citing growing concerns about political interference and pressure …
Pa. Lawmakers Move to Shield Voter Data as Election Pressure Intensifies Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Senate Republican leaders unleashed sharp criticism Tuesday over Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed $53.2 billion state budget, accusing the administration of broken promises, fiscal recklessness, and political maneuvering …
Senate GOP Blasts Shapiro Budget as Risky Gamble With Taxpayer Dollars Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Peter Schweyer on Tuesday endorsed Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026–27 budget, saying it sends a clear message that students across Pennsylvania deserve equitable funding and …
Schweyer Praises Shapiro Budget as Education Funding Debate Heats Up Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Members of the Philadelphia House Delegation on Tuesday threw their support behind Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026–27 state budget, calling it a strong starting point that prioritizes …
Philadelphia Lawmakers Rally Behind Shapiro Budget as Fight Shifts to Capitol Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Republican leaders in the Pennsylvania House on Tuesday sharply criticized Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026–27 budget, warning that the plan expands government too aggressively, relies …
House GOP Slams Shapiro Budget as Spending Surge Sparks Fiscal Alarm Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Tuesday presented his 2026-27 budget proposal, pitching it as a continuation of what he called three years of measurable gains while laying out …
Shapiro Unveils New Budget Plan With Big Bets on Safety, Schools, and AI Read More