pabudget-2023
Report: Record reserves are giving states a budgetary buffer | Monday Morning Coffee
Republicans in the state House and the Gov. Josh Shapiro administration already are sparring over whether the state will have the cash the Democratic chief executive needs to fund his proposed budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1. Last week, state Rep. Seth Grove, the ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, warned that the state will have a massive […]
Volunteer firefighters deserve an income tax credit too. This is why | Opinion
Those who continue to volunteer as protectors of life and property in our communities remain the true public servants of our time.
Pennsylvania must fulfill the constitutional guarantee of adequate representation | Opinion
Pa. is one of only two states in the nation that provide essentially no funding for its public defenders.
Shapiro, his budget, and the politics of pragmatic progressivism | Fletcher McClellan
After years of performative politics, it was reassuring to hear a governor address the real issues facing real people.
Shapiro’s support for Cheyney Univ. is welcome — and badly needed | Michael Coard
The HBCU needs equitable -- not just equal -- funding to make up for decades of racist underfunding
In Philly, city and schools leaders respond to Shapiro’s first budget
By Chanel Hill PHILADELPHIA — Following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first budget address, Philadelphia city officials and education leaders have responded to the administration’s plans for education funding. “We applaud Gov. Shapiro for putting forward an ambitious proposal,” School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. said. “We are looking forward to engaging with Gov. Shapiro […]
What’s at the end of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget rainbow? | Editorial Cartoon
Gov. Josh Shapiro's $44.4B budget proposal for FY23-24 has a little something for everyone.
What Pa’s advocacy community had to say about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget | Friday Morning Coffee
A view, across the spectrum of issues, on the Democratic governor's first spending blueprint.
A ‘commonsense’ budget? In Harrisburg? Just maybe | Wednesday Morning Coffee
There's a little something for everyone in Gov. Josh Shapiro's first budget. Here's why that might work in his favor.
Pa. lawmakers react to Shapiro’s $44.4B budget proposal, marking the beginning of negotiations
After hearing about the Democratic governor’s proposed $44.4 billion budget during a joint session of the General Assembly on Tuesday, lawmakers in the now-divided Legislature had mixed reactions to the spending plan.
Pa. Gov. Shapiro proposes $44.4B spending plan in 1st budget address
The administration said the $44.4 billion spending plan aims to preserve the state’s flush coffers while still making investments to promote growth and continue funding pandemic-era relief programs.
It’s #PaBudget Day. What are you listening for today? | Tuesday Morning Coffee
Here's what's topping your priorities list as Gov. Josh Shapiro gives his first speech.