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.

Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday delivered a $51.5 billion budget proposal for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that he touted as a plan for Pennsylvania “on the rise.” It includes new investments in public education,

Gov. Josh Shapiro spent over 90 minutes introducing initiatives in his proposed 2025-26 budget during an address before the state legislature Tuesday. The 50 senators and 253 representatives in the General Assembly split along party lines in their response to the proposals that the governor enumerated.