US EditionPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's 4th Budget Proposal Calls for Minimum Wage Increases, Cannabis Legalization
- On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro presented a $53.2 billion general fund budget to the General Assembly at the State Capitol around 11:30 a.m., livestreamed by WGAL and formally starting negotiations ahead of the June 30 deadline.
- Because projected revenues fall short, Shapiro would cover a $4.6 billion shortfall with a transfer from the Rainy Day Fund, which has about $7.6 billion in reserves.
- Shapiro's plan increases funding for K‑12 public schools with $665 million, medical assistance at $11.6 billion, $565 million for adequacy gaps, and $300 million for public transit starting in 2027.
- Lawmakers will immediately confront the budget proposal with a meeting of all four caucus leaders planned for Wednesday, while Senate Republicans oppose marijuana legalization and key Republican leaders seek a more balanced budget due to the starting deficit.
- Looking beyond short-term funding, the plan depends on adult-use marijuana and video skill games for an estimated combined revenue of $1.5 billion and seeks data center guideline codification by the divided Legislature.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's 4th budget proposal calls for minimum wage increases, cannabis legalization
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
UPDATE Shapiro proposes $53.2B budget, renews policy pushes previously opposed by GOP
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered a $53.2 billion general fund budget proposal to members of the General Assembly on Tuesday, pursuing a slew of initiatives left on the table after last year’s budget slog.
Shapiro unveils Pa. budget plan that ‘builds on progress’ and raids the piggybank
By Charles Thompson, pennlive.com Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing a $53.26 billion state budget for the year starting July 1 that increases spending for schools and the most vulnerable, but also exceeds projected revenues by nearly $4.6 billion. That deficit is likely the first, and one of the biggest problems that legislative Republicans will find with the plan. As proposed, the gap would be covered by withdrawals from the state’s roughly $8 bil…
Shapiro proposes $53.2B budget, renews policy pushes previously opposed by GOP
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered a $53.2 billion general fund budget proposal to members of the General Assembly on Tuesday, pursuing a slew of initiatives left on the table after last year’s budget slog.
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The Indiana Gazette OnlineGov. Josh Shapiro kicks off budget process with $53B spending plan
Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his fourth spending plan on Feb. 3, 2026, starting budget negotiations for the next year. (Photo courtesy of PAcast)This story will be updated throughout the day with more details about the governor’s budget plan, as well as reaction from lawmakers, county commissioners, advocates, and other groups. It was last updated on Feb. 3, 2026 at 4:58 p.m. to include additional reporting. Gov. Josh Shapiro made a pitch Tuesda…
Gov. Shapiro unveils Pa. budget plan that ‘builds on progress’ and raids the piggybank
Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing a $53.26 billion state budget for the year starting July 1 that increases spending for schools and the most vulnerable, but also exceeds projected revenues by nearly $4.6 billion.
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