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Pennsylvania Faces Health Insurance Crisis and Budget Challenges Amid Economic Growth and Political Debates

Pennsylvania Faces Health Insurance Crisis and Budget Challenges Amid Economic Growth and Political Debates

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 Tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians have dropped health insurance plans amid skyrocketing costs, with new enrollments down 12 percent from last year after subsidies expired, straining the health care system, according to PennLive. State lawmakers are pushing to strengthen appliance energy efficiency standards and extend Philadelphia bar hours past 2 a.m. this summer, while Gov. Josh Shapiro urges recreational marijuana legalization to capture billions in lost revenue, though a divided Republican Senate remains skeptical, Spotlight PA reports.

In government and politics, Shapiro's proposed $53.3 billion budget highlights economic growth with over 21,500 new jobs and $39 billion in private investment, but the Independent Fiscal Office warns of billions in deficits by 2027-28 without cuts or new revenue. Recent laws include mandating cursive handwriting in schools, championed by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, joining 18 other states. Business thrives with a $3 million grant to expand Steamfitters Local 420's training center for apprentices in high-demand fields like Amazon's $20 billion AI campuses and Eli Lilly's $3.5 billion drug facility, per the Department of Community and Economic Development. The Shapiro administration also allocated over $56 million to 13 community colleges for renovations, boosting workforce readiness, says the Department of Education. Poultry investments support the $7.1 billion industry, per PennLive.

Public safety officials warn against icy rivers due to unstable conditions, and a new state report on AI addresses data center growth, privacy, and workforce impacts amid community concerns. Pennsylvania ranks top for business survival under Shapiro, MyChesCo notes.

Looking Ahead, watch budget negotiations amid deficit projections, 2026 elections that could flip legislative control, and cannabis talks during election-year pressure.

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