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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s Board of Commissioners on Thursday passed a resolution pressing Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to end the 2025-26 budget impasse, now …
Chester County Commissioners Urge Action as State Budget Stalemate Nears Third Month Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, joined colleagues and transit advocates on Friday at the Chester County Justice Center to call on Pennsylvania Senate Republicans to act …
Chester County Lawmakers Rally for SEPTA Funding Amid Service Cuts Read More
CANONSBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced sweeping progress in expanding services for Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), highlighting new investments that are reducing waitlists, raising …
Shapiro Administration Expands Disability Services, Cuts Waitlist and Boosts Worker Pay Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s budget stalemate deepened yesterday as House Democrats voted down two key bills passed by the Republican-controlled Senate, including a plan to fund mass transit systems such …
House Democrats Reject Senate Budget and Transit Funding Bills, Prolonging Impasse Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s budget battle intensified Tuesday as Senate Republicans pushed through a short-term spending plan they say will stabilize schools, nursing homes, and public services—while also funding roads, …
Pennsylvania Budget Showdown: GOP Pushes Transit Fix, Democrats Warn of Future Crisis Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced an unfinalized budget vehicle bill on Monday, marking another tense chapter in budget negotiations now two weeks past the July 1 …
House Republicans Call for Fiscal Restraint as Pennsylvania Budget Stalemate Continues Read More As Pennsylvania lawmakers once again blow past their June 30 constitutional deadline, many residents might shrug. But if a full spending plan and its companion code bills are not in …
Pennsylvania’s Budget Stalemate Could Hurt Our Schools and Nonprofits — Fast Read More
As Pennsylvania’s July 1 fiscal deadline looms, Governor Josh Shapiro is pushing a $51.5 billion budget that, at first glance, looks responsible. It doesn’t raise income or sales taxes, boasts …
Shapiro’s Budget Sleight of Hand: Today’s Spending is Tomorrow’s Tax Hike Read More
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025–26 budget proposal outlines a bold $51.5 billion general fund spending plan, with historic investments in education, public transit, health care, and housing. From expanded funding for …
Your Tax Dollars Are at Risk: Why Pennsylvania Needs a Watchdog to Stop Wasteful Spending Now Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania families struggling to find affordable childcare could soon see relief, thanks to Governor Josh Shapiro’s bold 2025-26 budget proposal. Presented at CrossPoint Early Learning Center in …
Struggling to Find Childcare? Governor Shapiro’s Bold Plan Could Transform the Lives of Pennsylvania Families Read More