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 Tuesday
Legal weed, more money for Pennsylvania’s poorest schools will likely be in Shapiro’s budget pitch
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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 third budget proposal to lawmakers.
Pennsylvania governor seeks more money for schools and transit, but relies heavily on surplus cash
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will seek more money for underfunded public schools and public transit in his budget proposal unveiled Tuesday, while he is also hoping to win support for legalizing marijuana and introducing taxes on skill games viewed as competitors to casinos and lottery contests.
Gov. Shapiro's $51.4B budget pitch includes boost to education, legalizing marijuana
Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday pitched a $1.5 billion increase for public schools as part of an overall $51.4 billion state budget for the next fiscal year.
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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.
'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, ...
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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...