Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed on Tuesday a $51.5 billion state budget in his annual address, calling for major investments in health care and education, while focusing on government efficiency as the state approaches a hefty budget shortfall.

In his annual budget address, Gov. Josh Shapiro said Pennsylvania is “on the rise,” but the proposed $51.5 billion budget got a rise out of local Republican lawmakers who characterized it as being top-heavy on spending.

Lawmakers and advocacy groups identify funding for education and transportation as among the most pressing needs in the next budget.

Immediately following the release of Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed budget, several northcentral region representatives gave their two cents on where they'd like to see changes.

Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his budget address at the capitol building in Harrisburg on Tuesday and local lawmakers offered mixed reactions. The speech, which touched on many of the

This was Shapiro’s 3rd budget address, kicking off the second half of his four year term. With re-election in 2026, and a potential presidential run in 2028, what the Montgomery county native can accomplish in these next two years will set the stage for those campaigns.