Gov. Josh Shapiro proposes $53.3B budget as Harrisburg prepares for midterm elections

Shapiro unveils record $53.3 billion budget proposal -- here's what's in it

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) touted record economic growth under his watch during his annual budget address. Republicans, however, are calling out the record price tag of his plan. The governor's proposal for the state's 2026-27 budget would cost $53.3 billion, an increase of $2.7 billion from last year's record. His proposal [...]

Balancing Shapiro’s $53.3B budget hinges on legislative quagmires

(The Center Square) – Taxes on skill games and recreational marijuana could bring $2 billion into the state’s bank account to help fund Gov. Josh Shapiro’s latest spending plan.

Shapiro renews pitch for a minimum wage hike in budget speech, but will it fly?

Mention of raising the minimum wage got Gov. Josh Shapiro a hearty reception at Tuesday's budget address, but if past is prologue, will the proposal go anywhere in the Legislature?

Gov. Josh Shapiro proposes $53.3B budget as Harrisburg prepares for midterm elections

Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday pitched a $53.3 billion state budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year that will in many ways serve as a policy platform for Democrats on the

AFP-PA Calls Out Gov. Shapiro for Irresponsible State Budget

HARRISBURG, PA – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) criticized Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed $53.2 billion state budget on Tuesday as an irresponsible spending spree that fails to remedy the state’s $5 billion deficit in response to his address to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Nick Kerin, AFP-PA deputy state director, gave the following statement:  “Governor Shapiro’s budget is set up to fail because Pennsylvania’s budget pro…

What's inside $53.2B PA budget proposal from Gov. Josh Shapiro