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Pennsylvania State News and Info Tracker

Pennsylvania State News and Info Tracker

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 Pennsylvania State News Tracker

Get the latest news on Pennsylvania politics, economy, education, sports, and local events with "Pennsylvania State News Tracker." Stay informed with updates from the Keystone State.Copyright 2025 Inception Point Ai 政治・政府
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  • Shapiro Unveils $53.3B Budget: Education Funding, Public Safety, and Economic Growth Take Center Stage

    Shapiro Unveils $53.3B Budget: Education Funding, Public Safety, and Economic Growth Take Center Stage
    2026/02/10
    Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled his 2026-27 budget proposal this week, a $53.3 billion plan that builds on recent progress by boosting education funding, strengthening public safety, and promoting economic growth while maintaining fiscal responsibility. According to the governors office, the proposal includes $565 million more for underfunded schools via the new adequacy formula, $18 million additional for career and technical education to meet rising demand, and nearly $900 million total for pre-K through 12th grade public schools, alongside reforms to cyber charters saving up to $250 million. It also funds training for 380 new state troopers, invests $16.2 million in cadet classes, and notes violent crime down 12 percent statewide under the Shapiro Administration.

    Pennsylvania Senate Republicans criticized the plan for a proposed 5.4 percent spending increase and dipping into $4.6 billion of emergency reserves, crediting their prior work for avoiding broad tax hikes. The budget eyes $2 billion in new revenue from regulating skill games and legalizing adult-use cannabis to support schools and taxpayer relief, though advocates say legalization faces steep legislative odds amid election-year debates.

    In business news, U.S. Senator Dave McCormick secured over $270 million in federal funds for Pennsylvania projects spanning public safety, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic development, including AI data center supply chains in Allegheny County and airport expansions. A global manufacturer with Pennsylvania roots is relocating its headquarters back to the state, per PennLive reports. Pennsylvania ranks as a top state for business survival under Governor Shapiro, according to MyChesCo.

    Community efforts advance with permitting reforms like SPEED 2.0 reducing backlogs, housing protections capping rental fees and sealing unjust eviction records, and updates to the Older Adult Protective Services Act to combat rising abuse. No major recent weather events reported.

    Looking Ahead: Watch for budget negotiations through June 30, potential marijuana legalization votes, consent decree approvals for energy plants to protect jobs and grid reliability, and CTE Month in February highlighting apprenticeships.

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  • Shapiro's $53.3B Budget Unveils Crime Reduction, Education Boost, and Economic Growth Strategy

    Shapiro's $53.3B Budget Unveils Crime Reduction, Education Boost, and Economic Growth Strategy
    2026/02/08
    Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled his proposed $53.3 billion 2026-27 state budget this week, emphasizing continued investments in public safety, education, and economic growth while proposing new revenue from taxing skill games and legalizing adult-use cannabis to generate about $2 billion annually, according to the Governor's office[1]. Violent crime has dropped 12 percent statewide, with homicides down 35 percent since 2022, thanks to funding for nearly 2,000 additional police officers and expanded violence intervention programs[1]. The plan includes $68.3 million for crime prevention, a $5.2 million increase, and $16.2 million to train 380 new state troopers[1].

    In education, Shapiro seeks nearly $900 million more for pre-K through 12th grade schools, including $565 million in adequacy funding to address inequities between districts, plus boosts for special education and free school breakfasts that have served over 224 million meals[14]. Economic highlights feature over $39 billion in private-sector investments, including Amazon's record $20 billion for AI campuses and Eli Lilly's $3.5 billion manufacturing facility, creating more than 21,500 jobs[1][3]. The budget advances Innovate in PA 2.0 with $100 million for life sciences and tech, and updates tax credits like semiconductors and milk processing[1].

    Senate Republicans, led by President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, criticized the plan for drawing $4.6 billion from rainy day reserves and vowed to pursue a more fiscally responsible version without tax hikes[2][5]. Federal funding bolsters local efforts, with Senator Dave McCormick securing over $270 million for public safety, infrastructure, education labs, and workforce training across counties like Lehigh and Allegheny[4]. Congressman Dan Meuser announced $17 million for water systems, training, and wellness in districts including Luzerne[8].

    No major weather events have disrupted the state recently. Community infrastructure sees gains like $3 million for workforce training in high-tech fields tied to major projects[7], though highway and bridge funding remains stagnant per the Pennsylvania Constructors Association[13].

    Looking Ahead: Budget negotiations intensify through June, with lawmakers in recess February to March for hearings; the May 19 primary election looms large, alongside the legislative session's November 30 end[6]. Watch for data center standards and housing reforms like rental fee caps[1][15].

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  • Pennsylvania Legislature Advances Education, Infrastructure, and Economic Initiatives in February Legislative Session

    Pennsylvania Legislature Advances Education, Infrastructure, and Economic Initiatives in February Legislative Session
    2026/02/05
    Pennsylvania's state legislature kicked off February with key actions, including the House adopting resolutions by Rep. Rob Matzie designating Sunshine Week to promote government transparency, Charter Day on March 8 to celebrate the commonwealth's 345th birthday, and Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, according to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The Senate approved a school cellphone ban during instructional time, urged by Gov. Josh Shapiro to refocus students on learning, as reported by the Altoona Mirror, and advanced Sen. Gene Yaw's bill to speed site identification for natural gas electric generation amid PJM grid shortages, per the Pennsylvania Senate GOP.

    Gov. Shapiro unveiled his $53.3 billion 2026-27 budget proposal, boosting basic education funding to $8.31 billion and special education to $1.58 billion, adding $565 million via the adequacy formula for underfunded districts, and advancing cyber charter reforms to save districts $75 million annually, according to the governor's office and Spotlight PA. The plan includes $125 million for school facilities, $30 million for performance-based higher education funding, and a new $1 billion critical infrastructure program for energy, housing, and upgrades. Shapiro seeks taxes on skill games and recreational marijuana to fund increases, plus minimum wage hikes.

    In business news, Eli Lilly announced a $1 billion-plus investment in a 925,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Fogelsville for weight-loss therapies, creating 850 jobs by 2031 with state incentives up to $105 million, as detailed by Area Development. The 2026 legislative session schedule shows sparse early meetings, with recesses for budget reviews and a May primary election, per Schneider Downs.

    Community updates feature Shapiro's push for teacher stipends totaling $35 million to combat shortages and $18 million more for career-tech programs. Public safety saw swift response to a fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, evacuating patients with state aid, Halifax CityNews reports. No major weather events occurred recently.

    Looking Ahead: Budget negotiations intensify ahead of June 30, with caucus leaders meeting soon; the May 19 primary looms for all House seats, half the Senate, governor, and U.S. House races; Eli Lilly construction ramps up toward 2031 operations.

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