The 2025-26 budget creates a dedicated $12.5 million Workforce and Economic Development Network appropriation, ... In the 2023-24 budget, Pennsylvania made the first-ever state investment to address maternal mortality — and doubled down on that investment last year. But when it comes to postpartum depression, moms in need aren’t getting the ...

Feb 4, 2025 · That’s why my budget delivers $65 million more in innovation and specifically designates $30 million for life sciences to help our industry leaders share data, commercialize their discoveries, and unleash Pennsylvania’s full potential.

6 days ago · Speeding up Pennsylvania’s corporate tax rate reduction. ... His 2025 budget plan calls for lawmakers to lower the state’s CNIT rate to 4.99% by 2029. “Let’s be more aggressive and speed up these tax cuts by two whole years so we can compete more effectively and unleash our commonwealth’s full potential,” Shapiro said on Tuesday.

HARRISBURG, PA – February 4, 2025 - Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) applauded Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget address today, praising his focus on keeping taxes low, investing in Pennsylvania’s future, and ensuring long-term economic stability.

6 days ago · As Pennsylvania faces an oncoming $4.5 billion budget gap, Shapiro pitched that the state should create new revenue streams — including recreational marijuana and so-called skill games — as well as tapping into $1.6 billion in savings. ... but significantly increased the projected amount of revenue both sectors would create in the 2025-26 ...

5 days ago · The governor presented his $51.47 billion proposal on Tuesday

4 days ago · Harrisburg, PA – This week, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2025-26 budget address to the General Assembly on Tuesday, outlining a commonsense plan that builds on two years of progress, continues to solve problems, and paves the way for a stronger, more competitive Pennsylvania. The Governor’s proposed budget places a special emphasis on workforce development; reduces health care ...

Feb 4, 2025 · Shapiro’s proposed budget estimates $51.5 billion in expenditures, more than 6% higher than his $48.3 billion proposal last year. It is, in part, a continuation of last year’s commitment, showing increased investment in education and rural health and a proposition to legalize and regulate both skill games and recreational cannabis.

GOV. SHAPIRO PROPOSAL - BUDGET OVERVIEW - FY 2025-26 General Fund - Notes on Financial Statement - PROPOSED TAX AND REVENUE MODIFICATIONS Governor's 2025-26 Proposed Basic Education, Special Education, and Ready to Learn Block Grant Funding for School Districts GOV. SHAPIRO Proposed General Fund Spending Chart for FY 2025-2026

6 days ago · The roughly $51 billion budget draft for 2025-2026 is now in the hands of Pennsylvania lawmakers.