Pennsylvania Lawmakers Share Concerns Ahead of Shapiro’s Budget Address

Pennsylvania lawmakers share concerns ahead of Shapiro’s budget address

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Just a few months after Pennsylvania’s budget was completed, talks are heating up about the next budget, which, as usual, doesn’t immediately have everyon…

Pennsylvania lawmakers share concerns ahead of Shapiro's budget address

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Just a few months after Pennsylvania's budget was completed, talks are heating up about the next budget, which, as usual, doesn't immediately have everyone's favor. Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) will give his fourth budget address Tuesday. Last year, in February, talks were beginning about the budget, which was not finalized in [...]

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.

Shapiro Expected to Address Housing Costs, Energy Demand and Unfinished Business in Budget Pitch

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 — 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 Tu…