Full Budget Hearing Schedule 2025-26
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Budget Hearing Key POints & Video
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]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department Environmental Protection, Department of Aging
Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee discussed the need for continued improvements in the environmental permitting process, sharply criticized Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to increase electricity taxes on Pennsylvanians, and explored the impact of potential shortfalls in the Lottery Fund during budget hearings today. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of State, Department of Transportation
Senate Appropriations Committee members raised serious questions about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plans to limit funding for road and bridge projects while increasing funding for mass transit during budget hearings today. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Pennsylvania State Police, Department of Health
Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee highlighted concerns about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to legalize adult use cannabis and his use of the State Police’s airplanes during budget hearings today. [Read More]