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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro gives budget address to Pa General Assembly

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed a $51.4 billion budget for Pennsylvania, which includes legalizing recreational cannabis and increasing funding for education and public transit.
The budget allocates over $500 million to the state's poorest schools and suggests a 20% tax on wholesale cannabis to generate revenue.
Shapiro's plan also includes a significant energy initiative aimed at reducing emissions while providing industry tax credits.
The proposed budget faces skepticism from the GOP-controlled state Senate, particularly regarding cannabis legalization and funding allocations.

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Bucks County Beacon - News. Government. Politics.

Cannabis, Minimum Wage and School Funds: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Proposes $51.5 Billion Budget for 2025-2026 - Bucks County Beacon

Written by Ian Karbal, John Cole and Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday delivered a $51.5 billion budget proposal for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that he touted as a plan for Pennsylvania “on the rise.” It includes new investments in public education, health care, workforce, economic development and transportation. Shapiro’s proposed budget would see the state spend roughly $4.5 billion more than his office project…

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Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Cannabis, minimum wage and school funds: Shapiro proposes $51.5 billion budget for 2025-2026

Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday delivered a $51.5 billion budget proposal for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that he touted as a plan for Pennsylvania “on the rise.” It includes new investments in public education, health care, workforce, economic development and…

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Gov. Shapiro calls for millions more dollars to be funneled to underfunded schools in budget address

Gov. Josh Shapiro during his Tuesday budget address called for millions of additional dollars to be sent to Pennsylvania’s underfunded school districts,...

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politicspa.com

Shapiro Unveils $51.4B Budget Proposal

Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his third budget address to a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly and is requesting more than $51 billion in spending.

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WTXF

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro gives budget address to Pa General Assembly

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is proposing a state budget that’s over $51 billion for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year.

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butlerradio.com

Shapiro Announces 2025-26 Budget Proposal - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA

Governor Josh Shapiro gave his yearly budget address in Harrisburg this afternoon and he says the Commonwealth is on the rise. “While there are still many challenges before us and many more problems to solve, we now have a real foundation to build upon,” Shapiro said. “Today, I can report that Pennsylvania is on the rise.” To raise funds for the $51.5 billion proposed Shapiro called for the taxing of skill games and legalizing recreational marij…

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