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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
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro laid out an ambitious 2025-26 budget proposal on Tuesday, describing it as a critical moment to build on Pennsylvania’s recent progress. With bold investments …
ICYMI: Shapiro’s Budget Plan Promises Relief, Fairness, and a Brighter Future for All Pennsylvanians Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta (181st District, Philadelphia County) has voiced strong support for Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025-26 state budget, describing it as a visionary blueprint that prioritizes …
Kenyatta Champions Shapiro’s Bold Budget Plan for Equity and Justice in Pennsylvania Read More