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Pennsylvania Poised for Growth: Shapiro's Budget, Eli Lilly Investment, and Tax Credits Signal Economic Momentum

Pennsylvania Poised for Growth: Shapiro's Budget, Eli Lilly Investment, and Tax Credits Signal Economic Momentum

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 Nearly a million Pennsylvanians qualify for a new tax credit this year, delivering refunds with explanatory letters, according to PennLive. Amazon plans to lay off about 1,000 workers starting April 28, closing six Amazon Go and Fresh stores in the state, PennLive reports. Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled the state's first Housing Action Plan to build more homes, modernize zoning, cap rental fees, and support fair-chance housing reforms, as detailed in official announcements from his office. Eli Lilly announced a record $3.5 billion facility in Lehigh County's Fogelsville, creating over 2,000 construction jobs and 850 permanent positions, the largest life sciences investment in Pennsylvania history, per PPL Electric Utilities.

Shapiro's proposed 2026-27 budget, delivered February 3, invests heavily in education with $8.3 billion for basic education and $1.5 billion for special education, plus reforms saving schools $250 million annually, according to Pennsylvania Senate Democrats. It boosts public safety with over $80 million for gun violence prevention and $75 million for firefighters and EMS. Federal funds secured by Senator John Fetterman total nearly $300 million for projects like Montgomery Locks modernization, affordable housing conversions in Pittsburgh, and workforce training at colleges. Pennsylvania receives $711 million in broadband funding from the federal BEAD program to expand rural internet access, Fox 43 states. Montgomery County outlined 2026 priorities including housing aid, job growth via the THRIVE program, and service overhauls.

A state bald eagle cam livestream launched, hosted by the Game Commission. No major recent weather events reported.

Looking Ahead: Budget hearings continue February 25 with Human Services, followed by Corrections and Environmental Protection on February 26, per Senate schedules. Eli Lilly construction starts in 2026, and a pilot for internet-connected pollbooks launches in the 2026 primary.

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