Throughout Gov. Josh Shapiro’s roughly 90-minute budget rollout speech, the keen-eared might have noticed something counterintuitive: Shapiro spent a significant amount of time talking about things that aren’t actually incumbent on the budget.

Lawmakers and advocacy groups identify funding for education and transportation as among the most pressing needs in the next budget.

This was Shapiro’s 3rd budget address, kicking off the second half of his four year term. With re-election in 2026, and a potential presidential run in 2028, what the Montgomery county native can accomplish in these next two years will set the stage for those campaigns.

Immediately following the release of Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed budget, several northcentral region representatives gave their two cents on where they'd like to see changes.

Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed on Tuesday a $51.5 billion state budget in his annual budget address calling for major investments in energy and health care while focusing on government efficiency. Pennsylvania is set to spend $4.

Governor Josh Shapiro will present his budget address on Tuesday with proposals expected to include legalizing marijuana, providing money to schools and public transportation, and aid for caseworkers.