Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro introduced his proposed new budget on Feb. 3, 2026 to a joint session in Harrisburg.
If passed, the budget could include millions more for kids, child care, crime prevention, and even a special new fund to protect PA programs from the Trump administration.
What does it all mean, and will it pass?
Hall Monitor co-host Denise Clay-Murray broke it all down on our Feb. 4 livestream.
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