What to Expect From Gov. Shapiro’s Pitch for the PA Budget

Shapiro likely to tackle housing costs, energy demand and unfinished business in budget pitch

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What to expect from Gov. Shapiro’s pitch for the PA budget

HARRISBURG — As he faces reelection, Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to address rising housing costs, increased energy demand, and unfinished business from prior years when he unveils his budget pitch to state lawmakers on Tuesday. A number of challenges loom for the Democrat: a divided state legislature that has passed relatively few laws, a looming structural deficit, and pressure to address a range of issues — from education and transportation …

Lawmakers, advocates prepare for governor's annual budget address

All eyes seem to be on Harrisburg and Gov. Shapiro's 2026-27 budget address.

Shapiro plans ‘fiscally responsible’ 2026 budget proposal after rough 2025

By Ford Turner, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette HARRISBURG — Less than three months after wrapping up a bruising 135-day state budget standoff and facing a welter of ongoing financial concerns, Gov. Josh Shapiro will go before lawmakers Tuesday to deliver his annual budget address. The stakes for Shapiro this year appear higher than ever. Widely seen as a potential presidential candidate — he’s made repeated national television appearances in the past w…

Gov. Shapiro plans ‘fiscally responsible’ 2026 budget proposal after rough process of 2025

HARRISBURG — Less than three months after wrapping up a bruising 135-day state budget standoff and facing a welter of ongoing financial concerns,...

Senate Republican leadership will discuss Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026-27 budget

Senate Republican leadership