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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his 2025-26 budget proposal to the General Assembly and the people of Pennsylvania on Tuesday.

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February 3, 2026

Critics call Shapiro’s budget proposal unaffordable

By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER

marcie@bradfordera.com

(Editor’s note: See related story on page A-3.) Gov. Josh Shapiro's proposed budget is unafforda...

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Whistleblower program would fight money laundering

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