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🔊 What we hear. Governor Josh Shapiro Budget address with Takk 91:49 – or slightly longer than the time needed for the international space station in the orbit of the Earth. It was The longest budget speech of PA in history At 11,141 words.
🔊 What we hear II. President Donald Trump He will sign the executive order “No Men in Women’s Sports” at 15.00
🔊 What we hear III. The Court of the Community of Nations in Pennsylvania will hear oral arguments this morning in a case that wants to eliminate Medicaid insurance in Pennsylvania with exclusion of abortion.
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1. Shapiro will present a budget proposal in the amount of USD 51.4 billion
“Governor Josh Shapiro He provided his third budget address at the joint session of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania and asks for over $ 51 billion in expenses.
This number is USD 3.5 billion, i.e. 7.3 percent more than FY25, with revenues, USD 49.8 billion was expected for a deficit expenses of around USD 1.6 billion. Shapiro also believes that “cooperating in support of the principles of Commonsense Pennsylvania”, the community can stop $ 6.4 billion on a rainy day of state until the end of June 2026.
The governor supported the legalization of the use of adult hemp as an unused source of income for the state. “(Politics)
Elsewhere
On the budget’s day, Pa Shapiro says: “Forward!” While Republicans are shouting: “Fantasy!”. “Capitol of Pennsylvania was full of high ideals, pumps and circumstances and rhetoric on Tuesday, when the governor Josh Shapiro took a ceremonial step involving the introduction of his new state budget proposal worth $ 51.4 billion. The compromise took the day off. “(Pennlive)
Legislators, supporters respond to shapiro budget plans. “Following the governorate address 90 plus minutes, legislators on both sides of the passage weighed their proposed expenditure plan. Like spokesman groups representing a diverse set of problems and clients that his proposals would affect. “(Penn Capital-Star)
Lack of Senate’s support may sink Shapiro’s call to PA to legalize weeds again. “Legalization of marijuana in Pennsylvania can be complicated, but it is also a simple numerical game: Governor Josh Shapiro needs most legislators in a state -controlled state and a state -controlled state headed by GOP to board.” (Spotlight Pa)
Republican legislators like some of the proposed shapiro budget, just not all expenses. “Gov. The latest budget address of Josh Shapiro lasted 92 minutes, but even a representative of the state Jonathan Fritz admired him. “(WVIA News)
Country
2. PIPPY confirmed as general adjutant
“The Senate of State in Pennsylvania unanimously confirmed Brigadier General John R. Pippy Keep Pennsylvania’s National Guard as a general adjutant and act as the head of the Pennsylvania department in military matters and veterans.
“I am humiliated and really honored that I can serve as the 55th Pennsylvania general adjutant,” said Pippy. “Serving with members of the National Guard in Pennsylvania and the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans is a privilege with the highest respect.” (Policy)
Elsewhere
Pennsylvania answers when Trump turns into a white house office prevention of violence. “The office was dissolved by President Donald Trump on January 21. Officials and spokesman groups in Pennsylvania say that their work on the fight against violence will be continued. ” (Why)
Trump raises the heat on public broadcasters. “President Trump and his allies show renewed energy when they set their sights for a long -term purpose: public media.” (Hill)
Fetterman reportedly calls Trump’s proposal to occupy a “provocative” gauze, but does not reject this idea. “US Senator John Fetterman, a democrat from Pennsylvania, who showed a very public openness to cooperation with President Donald Trump, reacted on Tuesday evening to the proposal of Trump Profession of Gaza in the USA, calling her” provoking “, but did not reject her directly. “(Philadelphia Inquirer)
The Valocacy group report contained “significant errors”, says the Karta Academy. “The greatest Cyber Charter School in Pennsylvania, Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA), said a report last week by a group of public education support, contained” significant errors, lies and intentional omissions aimed at cancer and defamation of CCA. “(Penn Capital-Star)
Around the community of nations
3. Gainy receives the first great support for the mayor of Pittsburgh
“Mayor Ed Gainy He gained the first serious support of the mayor’s primary elections, winning a nod from United Steelworkers District 10 on Tuesday morning.
Stelworkers District 10 represents the entire Pennsylvania. They represent thousands of employees in the city, from staff and lecturers at the University of Pittsburgh to healthcare employees and of course Steelworkers. Mr. Gainy joined universities during protests in 2023 when they organized their relationship. ” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Elsewhere
The mayor of CHELELLE L. Parker is building a political war chest. Here’s where the money comes from. “Increase shows how the democratic base of the city’s donors connected around Parker and how she enjoyed further support from supporters of organized workforce.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Former representative of a republican state. “Justin Simmons, who served a decade in the House of Representatives of Pennsylvania, on Tuesday announced his candidacy for the director of Lehigh. Simmons is the first republican to announce the race in the office. “(Lehighvalleynews.com)
Anna Payne, supervisor of the town of Middletown, died. “A supporter of access to healthcare for life, Payne conducted a campaign for a place in State House last autumn.” (Why)
Sean Parnell knocked on the spokesman for the Pentagon. “Western Pa. A dating and veteran often appeared with President Donald Trump when he ran a campaign in the region last autumn. ” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Editorial
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“Eagles and bosses are not the only teams on the grid on Sunday Super Bowl! The Ruff team and Team Fluff will compete in the annual Puppy Bowl and there will be rescue dogs from the Philadelphia area. “(CBS News Philadelphia)
