Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50.1 billion budget into law on Nov. 12, after a months-long stalemate between state legislators.
“This is a balanced budget that cuts taxes, that makes critical investments, [and] that protects 100 percent of Pennsylvania’s rainy day fund,” Shapiro announced before signing the legislation in Harrisburg.
After 134 days of debate between Republicans and Democrats, the 2025-26 General Appropriations Act zoomed through the state House and state Senate in a matter of hours on Wednesday before it landed on the Democratic governor’s desk.
“Everyone was going to have to give a little and understand the perspectives of others a little bit better,” Shapiro said. “We did that here and as a result of our collective work, the good people of Pennsylvania are better off.”…
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro Signs $50.1 Billion Budget After 134-Day Stalemate
