Staats said “the final agreement reflects several meaningful priorities achieved for Pennsylvania families and taxpayers.”
State senator and county Democratic chair lauds new state budget – Bucks Round-Up – November 13, 2025
Governor Shapiro signed Pennsylvania’s long-delayed $50.9 billion budget Wednesday, more than four months after presenting it to legislators.
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.
Marcell statement on bipartisan budget agreement
“This year’s budget comes from bipartisan compromise and delivers responsible government without raising taxes…,” Marcell said.
Fiscal fallout: Pennsylvania funding has spiked 64% under last two governors
The state’s budgets have increased 3.5 times more during the last two Democratic administrations than the previous Republican one.
Coleman’s weapon incident notification bill signed into law
The law requires schools to quickly notify parents, guardians, and school employees if a weapon is discovered at a school property, event, or vehicle.
Farry: Senate Institutional and Sustainability Committee advances bill to strengthen Pennsylvania’s nursing workforce
Pennsylvania has a shortage of nurses, driven in part by increasing health care demands, workforce changes, and limited nursing program capacity.
County leaders discuss SNAP crisis, assistance with partner agencies
The Commissioners are expected to consider $200,000 this week in new funding to food providers.
The real hit behind Mike Tyson’s marijuana push in PA
Pennsylvania is squarely in the marijuana industry’s sights.
Coleman’s consumer protection bill passes Senate committee
Senate Bill 1074 would update Pennsylvania’s Public Adjuster Licensing Law that was last amended in 2012.