Senate Appropriations Committee members raised concerns about the level of spending in Shapiro’s proposed budget.
Key points from Senate budget hearings with Public Utility Commission, state university presidents
The governor’s $53.3 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27 would increase spending by $2.7 billion, 5.4 percent more than the current budget.
Key points from Senate budget hearing with Department of Transportation
Serious concerns were raised about PennDOT’s questionable management of public transit and infrastructure projects during a budget hearing.
Key points from Senate budget hearings with Department of General Services, PA State Police
The governor’s $53.3 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27 would increase spending by $2.7 billion, 5.4 percent more than the current budget.
Key points from Senate budget hearings with Department of Corrections, PA Parole Board, Department of Environmental Protection
Shapiro’s budget would increase spending for the Department of Corrections to nearly $3.4 billion, a $142 million increase on the prior year.
Senate Republican leaders voice concern about spending levels in Shapiro’s budget
“This budget did not include a broad-based tax increase… because Senate Republicans have stood up to the governor’s… demands,” Martin said.
Gebhard Votes No on Unsustainable Budget
The $50.1 billion budget spends about $4 billion more than the state is expected to receive during the current fiscal year.
Senate approves state budget that funds essential services without raising taxes
The amended budget bill, Senate Bill 160, totals $47.9 billion.
Lancaster County Commissioners pass resolution to call on Governor Shapiro and Pennsylvania Legislature to come to agreement on budget
This passage of the resolution comes in response to repeated budgetary delays that have significantly disrupted county operations across Pennsylvania.