Shapiro pitched the state should address the deficit by creating new revenue streams, including recreational marijuana and so-called skill games, as well as tapping into $1.6 billion in savings.

Gov. Josh Shapiro will announce his proposed state budget at about 11:35 a.m. Tuesday from the Capitol. Shapiro will unveil his second budget since taking office before a joint session of the House and Senate.

On Feb. 4, Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his 2025-26 budget proposal to Pennsylvania's legislature and citizens. The Governor listed workforce development; reduced healthcare, housing and energy costs;

Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday delivered a $51.5 billion budget proposal for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that he touted as a plan for Pennsylvania “on the rise.” It includes new investments in public education,

Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday proposed a $51.5 billion state budget, calling for major investments in education and health care. And as Pennsylvania faces a $4.5 billion budget gap, Shapiro also pitched that the state should create new revenue streams — such as legalizing recreational marijuana and regulating skill games — as well as tapping into $1.

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.

Allentown School District was just one of several mentions of the Lehigh Valley the governor made in his budget address, which is calling for a $51.5 billion spending plan that includes more funding for education and public transit.