Budget Address
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Governor Shapiro delivered his 2025-26 budget address, presenting his plan for the fiscal year.
Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 Budget Address as Prepared for Delivery
- $1B tax relief for homeowners, average over $200 back into the pockets of homeowners
- $8.2B to support public schools
- Calls for a $15 minimum wage
- $40M for student teacher stipends
- $10M for first-time home buyers
- $50M for Housing Stock Restoration
- Over $90M for gun violence prevention
- $14.5M for 400+ new state troopers
- Over $23M to support primary health care practitioners with student loan payments
- $30M for firefighters
- $55M to help with the cost of childcare worker recruitment and retention grants
- $10M for a rate increase for early intervention providers
- $10M to support the 988 crisis hotline
- $10M for rural healthcare
- $20M for hospital patient safety
- $13M for ag innovation
- New Lightning Plan and EDGE tax credit to lower utility costs and make PA more energy efficient
- $292.5M for mass transit throughout PA
- Capping cyber charter tuition rate at $8K to save school districts $378M a year
2025-26 Budget Hearings
9:30 am – Department of Revenue
1:00 pm – PASSHE & PHEAA
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
9:30 am – Pennsylvania State Police
1:00 pm – Department of Health
Thursday, February 20, 2025
9:30 am – Department of State
1:00 pm – Department of Transportation
9:30 am – Department of Environmental Protection
1:00 pm – Department of Aging
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
9:30 am – Department of Education
1:00 pm – Department of Education, Continued
Thursday, February 27, 2025
9:30 am – Department of Agriculture
1:00 pm – Department of Community and Economic Development
9:30 am – Department of Corrections / Pennsylvania Parole Board
1:00 pm – Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency / Office of the State Fire Commissioner
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
9:30 am – Department of Human Services
1:00 pm – Department of Human Services, Continued
Thursday, March 6, 2025
9:30 am – Governor’s Budget Office / Executive Offices
Budget Documents
2025-26 Proposed Budget
(Introduced by Governor Josh Shapiro, February 4, 2025)
2025-26 Governor’s Executive Budget (PDF)
2025-26 Proposed Budget Line-Item Appropriation (PDF)
2025-26 Proposed Budget Slide Presentation (PDF)
2025-26 Proposed Budget Legislation
Governor’s Proposed Budget 2025-26 – Senate Democratic Appropriations Committee (PDF)
Budget News
Senator Tartaglione Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Budget Proposal, Calls for Bold Action on Wages, Education, and Public Safety
Philadelphia – February 5, 2025 – Following Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address, State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) issued the following statement: "Governor Shapiro laid out a bold and necessary vision for Pennsylvania—one that prioritizes...
Boscola Applauds Shapiro’s Budget Address, Emphasizes Key Investments in Education, Energy, and Economic Development
HARRISBURG, PA – February 4, 2025 - Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) applauded Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget address today, praising his focus on keeping taxes low, investing in Pennsylvania’s future, and ensuring long-term economic stability. “I appreciate...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes Applaud Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 Budget
HARRISBURG, PA – February 4, 2025 – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro laid out his vision and priorities for the 2025-26 Budget. In it, the Governor proposed an agenda for solving the problems facing Pennsylvanians and increasing opportunities for Pennsylvania’s families...
Senator Collett Reacts to Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 Budget Address
Harrisburg, Pa. − February 4, 2025 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Democratic Caucus Chair) attended Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address today and would like to share the following comments: “Every Pennsylvanian deserves the freedom to afford...
Senator Pisciottano Issues Statement Following Governor Shapiro’s Budget Address
Harrisburg, PA, February 4, 2025 – State Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today said that Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025-26 state budget plan is a solid spending framework that builds on two years of progress and paves the way for a stronger economy and safer...
Senator Patty Kim Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Proposed Budget
HARRISBURG, PA – February 4, 2025 – Senator Patty Kim (D- Dauphin) made the following statement in response to Governor Shapiro’s proposed 2025-26 Executive Budget: “I applaud the comprehensive budget that Governor Shapiro proposed today; it is committed to lowering...