Shapiro advocated for millions for next year’s major tourism events including the nation's 250th birthday, FIFA World Cup matches, the MLB All-Star Game, and early rounds of NCAA’s March Madness.

Governor Josh Shapiro is presenting his 2025-26 budget for the Keystone State, highlighting investments in education, economic development and public safety.

Lawmakers and advocacy groups identify funding for education and transportation as among the most pressing needs in the next budget.

Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat in his first term, is expected to focus his third budget address on energy policy and finding new revenue generators to address an upcoming $4.5 billion budget shortfall.

Pennsylvania has a budget surplus, but is facing growing deficits, a slow-growing economy and a fast-growing retirement-age population that is costly to care for.