Pennsylvania leaders want to avoid another lengthy state budget impasse. But with a $4.3 billion budget shortfall on the horizon, can they?

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s top leaders want to avoid another ugly, monthslong budget standoff, showing resolve this year to ...
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PA State Budget: Education

State Representative Pat Harkins and Nathan Benefield, Chief Policy Officer at the Commonwealth Foundation, disagree on this year‘s budget proposal being a responsible one.
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Shapiro wants more money for education, minimum wage increase in budget proposal

FILE - Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visits the Hershey Company's new manufacturing plant in Hershey, Pa., Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South ...
Centre Daily Times

Shapiro expected to address housing costs, energy demand, and unfinished business in budget pitch

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a news conference, highlighting child care recruitment and retention bonuses that were passed as part of the 2025-26 state budget. Commonwealth Media Services Spotlight PA ...