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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

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 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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