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ALLENTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 budget provides the state’s first dedicated funding for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, committing $10 million to expand round-the-clock crisis response and another $5 …
Pennsylvania Budget Adds First Dedicated 988 Funding Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 budget directs $958.5 million toward road, highway and bridge work, including $775 million for shovel-ready projects statewide over the next two fiscal years, as lawmakers …
Pennsylvania Budget Directs $958.5 Million to Roads, Bridges Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth will hold a virtual town hall Monday, July 20, to examine the enacted 2026-27 Pennsylvania budget and pending data center legislation, two issues …
Muth Sets Town Hall on Budget, Data Center Policy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, voted Sunday for Pennsylvania’s fiscal 2026-27 budget, a more than $50 billion spending plan that increases funding for Chester County schools, human …
Williams Backs $50B Pennsylvania Budget Without Tax Hike Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Pennsylvania’s $50.85 billion fiscal 2026-27 budget into law Sunday, preserving roughly $8 billion in reserves while increasing spending on education, workforce development, transportation, …
Pennsylvania Enacts $50.85B Budget, Avoids Tax Hike Read More
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