Pa. among states hit with more Medicaid costs from enrollees who are sicker after COVID-19 pandemic
To address higher-than-anticipated costs, Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed an increase of $2.5 billion in Medicaid spending ...
Governor Shapiro's new budget aims to aid Pennsylvania firefighters with $30M grant proposal
Governor Josh Shapiro's 2025 budget proposal funding aimed at supporting Pennsylvania's firefighters. USAID signs pulled from ...
Fighting more than fires: Wilkes-Barre firefighters recognized in battle for state funding
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — It was a standing ovation for Wilkes-Barre's bravest on Tuesday as Governor Josh Shapiro made his 2025 ...
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Eviction filings shouldn't doom Pa. residents to never get another rental, Shapiro says
Eviction filings can follow renters for decades and make it harder to find housing, even if a judge never upheld them. Shapiro wants to see lawmakers seal those records.
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Fairness of school funding in state budget debated
State funding to school districts in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Wyoming counties would increase by a total of $55.9 million ...
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Kenyatta Champions Shapiro’s Bold Budget Plan for Equity and Justice in Pennsylvania
State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta (181st District, Philadelphia County) has voiced strong support for Governor Josh ...
Shapiro calls for nearly $1 billion increase in education funding for public schools in PA
Another year, another billion-dollar boost for public schools. Like he has done each of his first two years in office, Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday called for Pennsylvania to dramatically increase its ...