Pa.’s Approach to Joining the AI Race Must Put People First, Shapiro Said in Budget Address

Gov. Shapiro just laid out 4 principles to steer how Big Tech builds in Pa.

Gov. Shapiro, an ardent supporter of data center development, talked about guardrails during Tuesday's budget address.

Pa.’s approach to joining the AI race must put people first, Shapiro said in budget address

“I know Pennsylvanians have real concerns about these data centers and the impact they could have on our communities, our utility bills, and our environment. And so do I.”

Gov. Shapiro unveils $53.2 budget, touching on housing and lowering electric bills

Gov. Josh Shapiro rolled out a $53.26 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year Tuesday. Priorities shifted from mass transit funding to more housing and lowering electric bills.

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

In this election year — in which both parties will be trying to flip a legislative chamber — lawmakers could face pressure to finish a budget deal earlier than in the past.

Pa. Gov. Shapiro delivers 2026-2027 budget address

On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is set to deliver his budget proposal for the coming year.

Shapiro Calls for More Investment in Pa.’s Poorest Schools, Public Transit Agencies as Part of $53.2B Budget Pitch

Updated 4:35 p.m. Feb. 3. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh Shapiro is asking Pennsylvania’s divided legislature to send more money to the state’s poorest schools, bump funding for struggling public transit systems and raise the mini…