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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania collected $3.0 billion in General Fund revenue in February, falling $35.0 million, or 1.2 percent, short of projections, according to the state Department of Revenue.
Pennsylvania Revenue Slightly Misses February Forecast Read More
What This Means for You State leaders are investing in tourism events, film production, sports marketing, and housing initiatives aimed at generating jobs and economic activity. Major events and productions …
Pennsylvania Announces Tourism, Film, Sports Grants and Housing Plan Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro rolled out a sweeping economic and workforce agenda this past week, pairing his proposed 2026–27 state budget with new business financing, job training investments, …
Shapiro Unveils Budget, Loans, and Job Training Push as PA Bets on Growth 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 — 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
MECHANICSBURG, PA — A leading advocacy group for senior care providers said Tuesday that Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026–27 state budget fails to address what it called a growing crisis …
Aging Advocates Warn Shapiro Budget Falls Short as Senior Care Costs Mount Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s electric and natural gas utilities warned Tuesday that surging regional power costs and reliability risks could overwhelm customers, even as they pledged to work with Governor …
Energy Utilities Warn of $16B Cost Shock After Shapiro Budget Address Read More