Shapiro, Pennsylvania

'Pennsylvania is on the rise': Gov. Shapiro unveils $51 billion budget proposal
Governor Josh Shapiro is presenting his 2025-26 budget for the Keystone State, highlighting investments in education, economic development and public safety.
Skill games, marijuana advocates react to Governor Shapiro's budget proposal
During his budget address, Governor Shapiro reintroduced the idea of taxing skill games and legalizing recreational marijuana for adult use to bring in more revenue.
Legal weed, more money for Pennsylvania’s poorest schools will likely be in Shapiro’s budget pitch
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Watch: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro gives 2025-26 budget address
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday delivered his 2025-26 budget proposal to lawmakers. His plan seeks more money for the poorest public school districts, while emphasizing frugality and pushing for legalized marijuana.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro discusses how his budget proposal will impact Pittsburgh
With a proposed budget of more than $51 billion, Gov. Shapiro said he wants investments in Pittsburgh schools, safety, and transit.
Gov. Josh Shapiro proposes $51.5 billion budget with major investments in health care and education
Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed on Tuesday a $51.5 billion state budget in his annual address, calling for major investments in health care and education, while focusing on government efficiency as the state approaches a hefty budget shortfall.
Gov. Josh Shapiro pitched Pennsylvania’s budget proposal
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says he has a budget plan that will make Pennsylvania safer, healthier, and more competitive. He pitched his budget to a joint session of the general assembly. His agenda includes more funding for education.
Pennsylvania governor reprises support for recreational marijuana, seeks money for SEPTA, schools
Gov. Josh Shapiro will seek more money for underfunded public schools and public transit in his budget proposal unveiled ...
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Lack of Senate support could again sink Shapiro’s call for Pa. to legalize weed
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Pa. Gov. Shapiro looks to legalize — and tax — marijuana to balance state budget
Pennsylvania customers make up 60% of purchasers at some out-of-state cannabis shops, Shapiro said. He wants those buyers to stay in Pa.
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As Pennsylvania weighs marijuana legalization, competing interests shape how it could work
Public health advocates, social justice reformers, and cannabis industry leaders are all pushing to influence legislation as ...
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PA Gov. Shapiro seeks to bolster state spending with new 'sin taxes'
Pennsylvania has several so-called “sin taxes” – on things like tobacco, alcohol and gambling. Shapiro argued for adding new taxes on legalized and regulated “games of skill” machines and recreational ...
Pennsylvania governor expected to seek more money for schools and transit
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to seek more money for public schools and public transit when he delivers his ...
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Pennsylvania governor's budget is expected to seek more for schools and transit, emphasize frugality
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will deliver ... politically fraught topics of bailing out public transit and legalizing marijuana.The plan to be unveiled Tuesday also is expected to carry aid ...
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Approve Bill To Strengthen Medical Marijuana Testing Oversight
I do think we need to continue making sure that people who are using the product, that we can ensure their safety.” By Chris ...
Cannabis, minimum wage and school funds: Shapiro proposes $51.5 billion budget for 2025-2026
Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday delivered a $51.5 billion budget proposal for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that he touted as a plan ...