“Analysis can’t be used as an excuse for paralysis,” Shapiro says. But some of his plans seem to have had little thought put into the details at all.
By Rep. Seth Grove
Sen. Scott Martin: Budget hearings highlight Shapiro budget’s threats to our fiscal stability
The governor plans to spend $14 billion more than the state will take in — and that’s if you trust his overly optimistic numbers.
By Sen. Scott Martin
Independent Fiscal Office warns Shapiro budget misses revenue mark by $8 billion
The governor looks to balance his budget on overly optimistic projections.
By Taylor Millard
Rep. Josh Kail: The governor has no clothes
Shapiro has the right rhetoric on economic development, but needs the proper actions to back it up.
By Rep. Josh Kail
Shapiro calls school vouchers ‘unfinished business’
School choice advocates hope for a second bite at the apple as the governor’s new budget is debated.
By Christen Smith
Shapiro proposes $48.3 billion budget
The governor’s plan would dip into the state’s rainy day fund instead of raising taxes.
By Steve Ulrich
Five things to watch in the Governor’s budget address
Shapiro will likely discuss education and public transit, among other issues.
By Steve Ulrich
Pennsylvania’s budget business remains unfinished
Nearly six months overdue, the legislature and governor remain at odds on the budget.
By Christen Smith
Math behind state’s Rainy Day Fund deposit in dispute
Lawmakers and the governor disagree on how much is required to be deposited in the fund.
By Christen Smith
Rep. Seth Grove: Pennsylvania’s credit rating is nothing to celebrate
Despite some positive feedback from a rating agency, the commonwealth’s financial state is less secure than it should be.
By Rep. Seth Grove