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.
Home care advocates to Shapiro: Do more, or else
Last month, 69 Democratic state House members signed a letter urging Shapiro to include funding increases for the homecare industry in the next budget.
Monson steps aside as secretary of budget; Reber named as replacement
Monson will become Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System.
Fiscal fallout: States continue to increase budgets despite end of COVID emergency
Pennsylvania’s annual budget has ballooned by nearly 64% under Governor Josh Shapiro and his Democratic predecessor.
Staats highlights fiscal responsibility, education investments, and energy relief in budget agreement
Staats said “the final agreement reflects several meaningful priorities achieved for Pennsylvania families and taxpayers.”
Polls open across Bucks County as key races draw voter focus – Bucks Round-Up – November 4, 2025
Chief Clerk Gail Humphrey is urging all eligible voters to participate.
No budget, no pay
As long as there’s no looming deadline, no point at which real pain will be inflicted, there is no reason to compromise.
Topper: Budget impasse exacerbated by lack of real negotiation, siloed approach
“The continued piecemeal approach… regarding SEPTA funding… has put an agreement further off than it has been before,” the Republican leader said.