The 2025-26 budget creates a dedicated $12.5 million Workforce and Economic Development Network appropriation, ... In the 2023-24 budget, Pennsylvania made the first-ever state investment to address maternal mortality — and doubled down on that investment last year. But when it comes to postpartum depression, moms in need aren’t getting the ...

3 days ago · Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2025-26 Budget Address to the General Assembly and to the people of Pennsylvania.The following is the address as prepared: Thank you. Lieutenant Governor Davis, Speaker McClinton, President Pro Tem Ward... Leader Bradford, Leader Pittman, Leader Topper, and Leader Costa...

1 day ago · Harrisburg, Pa. — On Feb. 4, Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his 2025-26 budget proposal to Pennsylvania's legislature and citizens. The Governor listed workforce development; reduced healthcare, housing and energy costs; economic development; fiscal responsibility; bipartisanship; and support for students as priorities.

1 day ago · The governor presented his $51.47 billion proposal on Tuesday

2 days ago · As Pennsylvania faces an oncoming $4.5 billion budget gap, Shapiro pitched that the state should create new revenue streams — including recreational marijuana and so-called skill games — as well as tapping into $1.6 billion in savings. ... but significantly increased the projected amount of revenue both sectors would create in the 2025-26 ...

2 days ago · The roughly $51 billion budget draft for 2025-2026 is now in the hands of Pennsylvania lawmakers.

2 days ago · Speeding up Pennsylvania’s corporate tax rate reduction. ... His 2025 budget plan calls for lawmakers to lower the state’s CNIT rate to 4.99% by 2029. “Let’s be more aggressive and speed up these tax cuts by two whole years so we can compete more effectively and unleash our commonwealth’s full potential,” Shapiro said on Tuesday.

4 days ago · Gov. Josh Shapiro will address a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly this week to outline his 2025-2026 state budget proposal, his third since taking office in 2023. Going into the second half of Shapiro’s term, lawmakers and advocacy groups identify funding for education and transportation as among the most pressing needs in ...

3 days ago · Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro presented his 2025-26 budget proposal to the General Assembly and the people of Pennsylvania — a commonsense plan that builds on two years of progress, continues to solve problems, and paves the way for a stronger, more competitive Pennsylvania. The Governor’s budget proposal places a special ...

2 days ago · $1.6 billion transferred from the Rainy Day Fund to the General Fund to cover 2025-26 costs and balance the budget, which would leave roughly $6.4 billion in the Rainy Day Fund if Shapiro’s budget is approved as ... City & State Pennsylvania uses cookies for analytics and personalization. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use ...