2023-24 State Budget
2023-24 Budget Hearings
Monday, March 20, 2023
9:30 am – Department of Revenue
1:00 pm – Independent Fiscal Office
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
9:30 am – Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
1:00 pm – State Treasurer
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
9:30 am – Department of Environmental Protection
1:00 pm – Auditor General
Thursday, March 23, 2023
9:30 am – Department of Transportation
1:00 pm – Office of Attorney General
Monday, March 27, 2023
9:30 am – Department of State
1:00 pm – State Police
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
9:30 am – Department of Labor & Industry
1:00 pm – Department of Agriculture
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
9:30 am – Department of Education
1:00 pm – Department of Education (Continued)
Thursday, March 30, 2023
9:30 am – State-Related Universities
1:00 pm – PA State System of Higher Education
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
9:30 am – Department of Community & Economic Development
1:00 pm – Department of Corrections / Board of Probation Parole
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
9:30 am – Department of Human Services
1:00 pm – Department of Human Services (Continued)
Thursday, April 13, 2023
9:30 am – Department of Health
Friday, April 14, 2023
9:30 am – Governor’s Budget Office / Department of General Services
Budget Address
On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Governor Shapiro delivered his budget address, presenting his plan for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Stay tuned on this page for updates, resources, and reactions from Senate Democrats throughout the budget process.
Senate and House Democrats React
Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus and Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus gathered in the main rotunda of the Capitol after the Governor’s Budget Address to share perspectives and responses to the proposed budget.
Senate Democrats share thoughts and reactions following Governor Shapiro’s budget address on March 7, 2023.
2023-24 Proposed Budget Details
Education
Public Safety
Community Development
Economic Development
Environment
Budget Documents
2023-24 Proposed Budget
Budget News
Senator Street: Governor Shapiro’s PA Budget Invests in People Now & for the Future
Harrisburg, PA – March 8, 2023– Following Governor Shapiro’s inaugural 2023-2024 budget address, Senator Sharif Street issued the following statement: “After another violent weekend of shootings in Philadelphia and in the wake of the death of Temple Officer...
Democratic Senators, Representatives Praise Budget as A Good Start, Call for Continued Collaboration Throughout Budget Process
HARRISBURG, PA: Today, Senate Democrats and House Democrats held a joint press conference to respond to Governor Shapiro’s Budget Address. Senate Democrats are pleased with a commonsense budget that invests in the future of Pennsylvania, and are excited to continue...
Senator Collett Reacts to Governor Shapiro’s First Budget Address
Harrisburg, Pa. – March 7, 2023 – Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Democratic Caucus Secretary) attended Governor Josh Shapiro’s first budget address today. She would like to share her response to the proposed budget and its implications for the 12th...
Senator Lisa Boscola Statement on Governor Shapiro’s 1st Budget Address
After reviewing the proposed budget and hearing the governor’s speech, I was struck by the lack of proposals to help Pennsylvania’s hard working, middle class families. Many of these families continue to be battered by record high inflation and there was little in the...
Brewster Issues Statement Following Governor Shapiro’s Inaugural Budget Address
Harrisburg, PA – March 7, 2023 – State Sen. Jim Brewster issued the following statement today regarding the governor's budget address: "The governor’s budget provides a solid framework for building upon recent improvements to education, public safety, and the...
Senators Lindsey M. Williams and Judy Schwank, Advocates Applaud Gov. Shapiro’s Proposed $38.5 Million Budget Investment in School Meals
Harrisburg, PA- March 7, 2023 — Following Governor Josh Shapiro’s inaugural Budget Address to the Joint General Assembly today, Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and advocates applauded the Governor’s proposed $38.5 million...