The governor’s plan would increase the total budget to $53.26 billion, using $4.58 billion from the state’s Rainy Day Fund.
Shapiro proposes $53.3B budget for FY27; draws battle lines heading into 2026 elections
The proposal estimates the state’s revenues at only $48.68 billion, with the shortfall requiring a transfer of $4.6 billion from the state’s reserves.
Santarsiero, Robinson, Hughes Bill to implement a bell-to-bell ban on student cellphone use during school day passes Senate
The bill would create a consistent statewide standard: Students may not use cellphones during the school day.