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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
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
HARRISBURG, PA — A new $2 million statewide nutrition incentive program championed by state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, is now part of Pennsylvania’s newly enacted state budget, marking a …
Will New SNAP Incentives Change How Pennsylvania Eats? A $2M Bet Says Yes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A new state tax credit aimed at easing financial pressure on low- to moderate-income workers is now law, following the governor’s signing of the 2025–26 state budget …
New Tax Break Raises Big Questions: Will Sappey’s Credit Boost PA’s Middle Class? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s months-long budget gridlock came to an end this week as lawmakers and Governor Josh Shapiro approved a $50.1 billion spending plan that injects major new funding …
Budget Breakthrough: Inside Pennsylvania’s High-Stakes Deal After Months of Turmoil Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, Senate Republicans advanced a revised state budget proposal aimed at stabilizing Pennsylvania’s finances while avoiding future tax increases. The move marks the latest development in …
Senate GOP Advances Budget Plan, Citing Fiscal Stability and Protection for Taxpayers Read More