Legislators returned to Harrisburg on Monday with a budget for the first time since June. After months of negotiations, publicly and privately, the General Assembly passed a $50.1 billion budget on Nov. 12 that Gov. Josh Shapiro signed into law the same day. Read more
Governing alongside The NewDEAL spotlights 20 competitively selected policy proposals across four high-impact categories, aiming to demonstrate effective government problem-solving and results delivery. Leaders present diverse strategies spanning education, equity, economic opportunities and democracy protection. Read more
This budget represents a compromise that invests in many of the programs I’ve championed for our communities. First, the budget continues Pennsylvania’s commitment to equitable school funding for districts like William Penn and Philadelphia. With more than $500 million directed to historically underfunded districts, schools can continue to reduce class size, offer more learning opportunities for students, provide free breakfast, and make sure every child has the tools they need to succeed. This plan also provides relief to Pennsylvania families struggling to pay their bills as costs climb under the Trump Administration’s economic policies. Our plan puts Pennsylvanians first by offering working families a 10% tax credit when filing their state taxes – savings they can use to pay for childcare, food, or any other household expense. I also secured record funding to help combat food insecurity and increase affordable housing projects across the state. Finally, this budget continues to strengthen public safety with an increase for violence prevention grants and by renewing funding for BOOST – or the Building Opportunity through Out of School Time program, and for school safety and security grants. While it took too long, I was resolved to secure a budget that reflects our shared values by investing in our schools, families, and communities, and this plan satisfies those conditions. Read more
We thank Governor Shapiro for stepping up to invest state resources into food banks to protect and support Pennsylvanians subjected to these cruel cuts to food assistance by the Trump Administration. One in four Pennsylvania children will go hungry due to these cuts to SNAP. That’s outrageous and unacceptable anytime but especially cruel in the month we’re supposed to celebrate Thanksgiving. Kids can’t learn, play, or stay healthy on an empty stomach. Read more
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The Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives calls out state Senate Republicans for caring too much about scoring political points with budget posturing – and not enough about Pennsylvanians’ needs. Read more
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The only issue remaining is: will senators allow their leaders to hold Pennsylvania’s economy and the livelihoods of millions hostage? Read more
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