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HARRISBURG, PA — On Thursday, the state’s House and Senate approved a budget amounting to $47.59 billion. This ground-breaking budget, much touted for its significant earmarks in education, public safety, …
Big Win for Education and Economy as Pennsylvania Passes $47.59B Budget Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House Democrats have hailed the passage of the 2024-25 state budget as a significant accomplishment for residents across the state. In a statement issued Thursday, …
Pennsylvania House Democrats Celebrate Passage of 2024-25 State Budget Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Late Thursday, Governor Josh Shapiro set a new milestone for Pennsylvania, as he signed into law a bipartisan budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. This spending plan, …
Governor Shapiro Signs Historic Bipartisan Budget, Promises More Freedom and Opportunity for Pennsylvanians Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In downtown Philadelphia, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger, along with local leaders, returned Friday to continue the Main Street Matters tour, a …
Governor Shapiro’s Vision: Main Street Matters Program Proposes $25 Million Investment in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania stands at the precipice of a new era in healthcare. In the modern corridors of the state capital, a key decision that is set to impact …
Boosting Health for All: Pennsylvania’s bold 2024-2025 Health Budget Proposal Read More
EPHRATA, PA — It was an exciting Friday as local leaders welcomed Rick Siger, Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), to their town for the state-wide …
Main Street Matters: A Small Biz Boost for Pennsylvania’s Heartland Read More
Advocate Nancy Murray praises Governor Shapiro’s historic funding increase for urgently needed services for individuals with disabilities in Pennsylvania, emphasizing the importance of fair wages for direct support professionals.
Governor Shapiro’s Budget is a Lifeline for Families and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Read More
Editor: In Rep. Peter Schweyer’s Feb. 15 column, The Choice for Is Clear for Educating Our Children, We Need to Go Big, he omits one major policy change that he …
Why Public Cyber Charter School Students Deserve Fair Funding Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In the wake of Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-2025 budget address, AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh expressed encouragement at proposed measures supporting older Pennsylvanians. The proposed budget …
Governor’s Budget Aims to Bolster Aging Pennsylvanians: A Win for the Elderly or Fiscal Overreach? Read More
Read an op-ed by Gary Blumenthal, former legislator and disability advisor, discussing the moral imperative of supporting individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism (ID/A) and their workforce. Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address highlights Pennsylvania’s commitment to allocating $216 million, leveraging an additional $266 million, for home and community-based services.
A Call for Bipartisan Action to Support Pennsylvanians with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Read More