Governor Josh Shapiro presented his 2025-2026 fiscal year budget proposal amounting to $51.5 billion on Tuesday, outlining a vision for Pennsylvania's prosperity through strategic investments in public education, healthcare, workforce, economic development, and transportation. The proposal,
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