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.
New year, new budget
This year, state leaders – starting with the governor – should have a shared commitment to be practical and prudent in crafting a Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.
Labs, Coleman announce major neighborhood assistance program tax credit for Perkasie community revitalization
The tax credit will support renovations to four buildings on the Glassworks site and help bring a fully functioning community center to the area.
Monson steps aside as secretary of budget; Reber named as replacement
Monson will become Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System.
In Bucks County, Governor Shapiro highlights new child care worker recruitment & retention bonuses
The 2025-26 budget signed by Shapiro creates a new Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program to support 55,000 child care workers.
Pennsylvania’s budget bullies cyber students out of their money
For the second year in a row, over 68,000 K-12 students from Erie to South Philly will get less funding.
Families will see $193M tax credit in 2026
Anyone who qualifies for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit is eligible to receive 10% of that sum in their state tax returns.
County lawmakers weigh in on the end of the budget impasse – Bucks Round-Up – November 14, 2025
Pennsylvania’s long-delayed state budget is finally in place, and Bucks County lawmakers are marking the moment with different takeaways.
State budget impasse ends as Governor Shapiro signs $50.1B spending bill
The House passed the measure by a 156-47 vote, while the Senate did the same by a 40-9 count.