Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget would give another $500 million to underfunded schools. But other increases don’t keep pace with inflation, advocates say
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget plan continues to ramp up investment in Pennsylvania’s underfunded K-12 schools, adding more than $500 million to a formula unveiled last year that gives big boosts to poorer communities.
How much would Lehigh Valley school districts get under Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget? See the numbers
How much is your Lehigh Valley school district getting under Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget for 2025-26? Here are the amounts.
Gov. Josh Shapiro will unveil his next budget proposal on Tuesday
Lawmakers and advocacy groups identify funding for education and transportation as among the most pressing needs in the next budget.
Gov. Josh Shapiro proposes $51.5 billion budget with major investments in health care and education
Shapiro pitched the state should address the deficit by creating new revenue streams, including recreational marijuana and so-called skill games, as well as tapping into $1.6 billion in savings.
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro budget address: Allentown School District, B. Braun and other Lehigh Valley mentions
Allentown School District was just one of several mentions of the Lehigh Valley the governor made in his budget address, which is calling for a $51.5 billion spending plan that includes more funding for education and public transit.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro discusses how his budget proposal will impact Pittsburgh
With a proposed budget of more than $51 billion, Gov. Shapiro said he wants investments in Pittsburgh schools, safety, and transit.
SEPTA would get $165 million in Josh Shapiro’s state budget proposal, staving off service cuts
SEPTA estimates it would initially receive about $165 million in new state money for operating expenses through Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposal to increase by 1.75% the share of sales-tax revenue allocated to public transit.
Gov. Josh Shapiro pitched Pennsylvania’s budget proposal
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says he has a budget plan that will make Pennsylvania safer, healthier, and more competitive. He pitched his budget to a joint session of the general assembly. His agenda includes more funding for education.
Shapiro’s proposed budget calls for historic funding increase to public education
Responding to a court order to address an inadequate school funding system, Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday delivered on his pledge to continue to invest in public education at historic levels. Speaking before a joint session of the General Assembly,
Balancing a national profile and a new Trump term, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget pitch toes the line
Through it all, the governor in his speech walked the bipartisan tightrope, preaching collaboration and unity, while ...
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Gov. Josh Shapiro defends role in Ellen Greenberg case
Shapiro's comments come just days after Greenberg's family reached a settlement agreement to reopen the investigation.
Josh Shapiro defends role in Ellen Greenberg case, reacts to new ruling
The Trump administration evicted former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan from her home with three hours of notice on ...
Josh Shapiro is going to the Super Bowl on a Harrisburg nonprofit’s dime
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will be at Super Bowl LIX on Sunday to watch his beloved Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs ...
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Shapiro sets sights on regulating, taxing skill games
Shapiro, in his budget address Tuesday, called on legislators to work with him to regulate the 70,000 so-called skill games in the state and reap some financial benefits from them. “District attorneys ...
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Governor Shapiro signs bill into law intended to help stop spread of avian flu
Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a bill intended to help stop the spread of avian influenza. House Bill 324, led by Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freyitz (D-Berks), updates ...
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Josh Shapiro defends role in Ellen Greenberg case, reacts to new details
Governor Josh Shapiro is weighing in on a recent announcement regarding the death of Ellen Greenberg, a woman with ties to Susquehanna Township, who was found dead in Philadelphia ...
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro calls Trump comments on Gaza an ‘unserious proposal'
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro called President Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. have an ownership position in the Gaza ...