Budget
Budget
Four for Friday: Focusing on Philly’s finances
City Council gave initial approval to a $6.8 billion city budget Thursday
U.S. Congress
Fetterman and McCormick talk U.S. Steel, foreign policy, ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ and more
The commonwealth’s two U.S. senators discussed economic issues impacting Pennsylvania at The Senate Project event in Boston.
Budget
5 things to know about Pennsylvania’s budget timeline
City & State’s primer on the timeline for passing a state budget in Harrisburg.
Policy
Calls to increase SEPTA funding continue ahead of public hearings
Local electeds and transit advocates continue calls for consistent funding
Transportation
Democrats introduce ‘Transit For All PA’ legislative package as potential lifeline for SEPTA, PRT
The legislative packages introduced in the state House and Senate seek to more ‘dedicated, reliable funding’ for transit statewide
Health Care
For PA’s eds & meds, a funding crisis upends work, healthcare and the economy
As the Trump administration continues its war on higher education and research, public health stakeholders are sounding the alarm over the damage to come.
Philadelphia
SEPTA service cuts would cost hundreds of millions in property value, revenue losses, study shows
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia held a webinar Wednesday to highlight the widespread regional impact of SEPTA’s proposed service cuts
Transportation
From Philly to Pittsburgh, mass transit leaders sound the alarm on funding shortfalls
Hearings in the commonwealth’s two largest cities highlight growing public transportation needs
Philadelphia
As brutal service cuts and fare increases loom, Philly-area officials demand solutions for SEPTA
With House Democrats and Senate Republicans both holding a slim majority in their respective chamber, a bipartisan deal is needed to get funding back on track.
Capitol Beat
Experts: PA’s permitting reforms could serve as efficiency model nationwide
Efforts to expedite efficiently offer a blueprint for other states looking to streamline operations and improve service delivery, according to a fellow at the Institute for Responsive Government.
Philadelphia
Parker’s ‘One Philly 2.0’ budget pushes campaign promises – and tax cuts
The Philadelphia mayor’s second spending plan focuses on housing and addiction services
Philadelphia
Philly Mayor Parker’s $6.7B budget - by the numbers
The city’s chief executive unveiled her 2025-2026 spending proposal to City Council Thursday morning
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Transportation
Ride along: State reps tour SEPTA amid budget talks
SEPTA’s financial needs are front-and-center ahead of 2026 events
Education
For school superintendents, it’s a learning experience
City & State talks to the superintendents of the state’s biggest school districts about enrollment, facilities, funding and more.
Josh Shapiro
New revenue sources – and longstanding debates – dominate state budget talks
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address provides an early glimpse of what to expect from negotiations over the next four months.
Budget
3 takeaways from the IFO’s new Pennsylvania budget projections
The IFO predicts the state’s budget deficit could grow to $6 billion by the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Capitol Beat
What to know about the plan to close 2 Pennsylvania prisons
The Shapiro administration estimates the closures could save the state $100 million annually.
Capitol Beat
8 things to know about Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget proposal
The Democratic governor’s latest budget proposal calls for legal weed and a tax on video gaming machines.
Capitol Beat
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget: By the Numbers
On Tuesday, the governor delivered his third budget address to the General Assembly, proposing a $51.5 billion spending plan.
Budget
What to watch for in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal
Shapiro is set to give his annual budget address in Harrisburg on Tuesday.
