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PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Shapiro unveiled a sweeping budget proposal yesterday aimed at improving access to quality education for all students in the state, from kindergarteners to college seniors.
Gov. Shapiro’s Bold Budget Proposal: A New Era for Education in Pennsylvania? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In his address today to the General Assembly, Governor Shapiro laid out an ambitious budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, driving his plan to create opportunities and …
Gov. Josh Shapiro Unveils ‘Get Stuff Done’ Budget Proposal for 2024-25 Read More
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — The Basic Education Funding Commission’s recent approval of the 2024 Basic Education Funding Report has stirred up a political tempest in Pennsylvania. The contentious 8-7 vote …
Senator Kearney’s Optimism Sparks Debate on Basic Education Funding in Pennsylvania Read More
PAOLI, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro this week signed into law a significant bipartisan state budget for 2023-24. The legislation includes major funding initiatives that will serve to propel Pennsylvania …
Historic Bipartisan State Budget Signed into Law, Championed by State Rep. Melissa Shusterman Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania reported a collection of $3.1 billion in General Fund revenue for November, surpassing the anticipated amount by $46.4 million, or 1.5 percent, according to …
Pennsylvania General Fund Revenue Exceeds November Estimate; Sales and Personal Income Tax Fall Short Read More
Op-Ed by Nancy Murray, M.S., president of The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh and senior vice president of Achieva The PA House has passed a budget that includes a $170 million …
Taking $170M From the ID/A Budget Is Defunding, Not Saving Read More
Op-Ed by Gary Blumenthal, Mechanicsburg, PA resident, disability advocate, and former federal official. My brother is a 66-year-old with significant life challenges with autism, aging and his fragile health. He …
State Budget Debate: Intellectual Disability Community Resolves Not Be Left Behind Read More