Full Budget Hearing Schedule 2025-26
Budget Hearing Key POints & Video
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with the Governor’s Budget Office
As the Senate Appropriations Committee concluded its three-week review of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal, members pointed out abundant flaws in the plan that could lead to budget shortfalls and tax increases in the near future. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Numerous concerns were shared today about the excessive proposed spending and understated future expenses in the Department of Human Services during the Senate Appropriations Committee’s ongoing review of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of Corrections, Pennsylvania Parole Board, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Office of the State Fire Commissioner
Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee highlighted the growing costs of the Department of Corrections and lack of clarity in future planning during budget hearings today. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of Agriculture, Department of Community and Economic Development
Shapiro Administration officials faced questions about cuts to funding for Avian Influenza and workforce development amidst a flurry of new proposed spending during public hearings of the Senate Appropriations Committee today. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with Department of Education
Senate Appropriations Committee members highlighted numerous concerns related to education funding and declining student achievement during a budget hearing with the Department of Education today. [Read More]