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Harrisburg, but – – February 4, 2025 – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro presented his vision and priorities for the budget 2025–26. In it, the governor proposed a program to solve problems faced by Pennsylwanian and growing opportunities for Pennsylvania families and employees.
“Today’s budget proposal is a very solid plan to ensure critical growth, freedom and possibilities of every Pennsylvania”, ” said Jay Costa, leader of the Democratic Senate. “Shapiro governor plan is a reasonable approach to progress in our state, balancing fiscal responsibility with a bold vision of improving the lives of our families and employees. From making sure that people can get to functional roads and transit systems to the release of our energy potential, the foaming stands to exploit the possibilities ahead of us. I am looking forward to the next few weeks of budget interrogations and cooperation with my colleagues in all four clubs when we go forward. “
Senator Vincent Hughes, chairman of democratic meansHe said: “This budget is a testimony to the involvement of the Governor Shapiro in the hardworking Pennsylvania. He finances teachers and schools, childcare providers, direct care for employees and opportunities for adolescent people and adults to develop fresh skills and obtain high -paid jobs. It introduces fresh money for inexpensive apartments, lower utility costs and tax relief for home owners.
We want the inhabitants of Pennsylvania to know that we are listening and fighting about them. While we still see chaos and reckless cuts in Washington, Shapiro governor and state democrats are involved in the protection of Pennsylvania against paying more for basic needs. We focus on price accessibility. We serve the residents of Pennsylvania, not a handful of millionaires and billionaires. “
The Democratic Senate Club in Pennsylvania presented his vision of providing every Pennsylvania. This year’s budget includes essential changes in some key areas, including:
- $ 1 billion of tax relief for house owners
- Over $ 8.2 billion for public schools, increasing the Shapiro’s total administrative investment to $ 1.1 trillion
- $ 40 million for scholarships for students’ teachers, which will lead to a total investment of the program up to $ 70 million
- Over $ 90 million to prevent weapon violence
- Over $ 23 million for the support of basic healthcare doctors using student loans payments
- USD 55 million for recruitment and detention of childcare employees
- USD 292.5 million for mass transport throughout Pennsylvania
- $ 50 million to encourage the development of the natural sciences industry in Pennsylvania
- Minimum wage $ 15
More information on the club’s priorities is available at pasenate.com/priorities.
The film material from today’s press conference is available at pasenate.com/budget. The material for download is available on request.
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