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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
POTTSTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania Representatives Joe Ciresi of Montgomery County and Paul Friel of Chester County held a town hall Wednesday evening with the Pottstown chapter of the NAACP to …
Ciresi and Friel Warn of Local Fallout From Budget Delays and Federal Cuts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania College Democrats (PACD) convened in the state capital on Monday, October 6, for their annual Lobby Day, urging lawmakers to take action on two key …
Pennsylvania College Democrats Push for Investment in Transit and Higher Education Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — State Representatives Joe Ciresi (D-Montgomery) and Paul Friel (D-Chester) will host a town hall meeting with the Pottstown chapter of the NAACP at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, …
Ciresi, Friel to Host Town Hall with Pottstown NAACP on Budget Impacts Read More
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