Full Budget Hearing Schedule 2025-26
Budget Hearing Key POints & Video
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]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of Revenue, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency and Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Lawmakers shared serious concerns regarding the unrealistic and dangerous revenue and spending projections in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget plan during the first day of a three-week series of public hearings with the Senate Appropriations Committee today. [Read More]