Pennsylvania

Governor Shapiro highlighted a nearly 30% increase in education funding, expanded vo-tech, CTE, and apprenticeships, and noted rising school attendance and graduation rates. He emphasized that more young people are finding passion in the trades and called for continued investment, noting Pennsylvania has more young farmers under 35 than any other state. The address focused more broadly on economic development and affordability but positioned education investments as foundational.

Governor Shapiro noted his administration fought back against federal attempts to withhold healthcare funding for rural communities and won in court. He mentioned continued investment in violence prevention and community safety as connected to public health outcomes.

Governor Shapiro reported creating over 21,500 jobs and securing over $39 billion in private sector investment in three years—more than the previous 15 years combined. He highlighted Eli Lilly's $3.5 billion Lehigh Valley investment and collected $417 million more in revenue than estimated. He emphasized Pennsylvania's bond rating going up twice, saving taxpayers over $200 million, and proposed sustainable transit funding for economic competitiveness.

Governor Shapiro cited over $39 billion in private sector investment creating 21,500 jobs in three years, emphasizing infrastructure as key to economic competitiveness. He called for sustainable, recurring mass transit funding beginning in 2027 and proposed $30 million in competitive grants for fire company infrastructure improvements, noting that the state's bond rating increased twice, saving taxpayers over $200 million.

Governor Shapiro reported violent crime down 12% and fatal gun violence down 42%, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh experiencing their fewest homicides in decades. He highlighted nearly 2,000 more cops funded, expanded afterschool programs, and violence intervention initiatives. He proposed funding four more classes of PSP troopers and increasing commitment to violence prevention, noting dollar-for-dollar equal investment in prevention and trooper training. He also proposed $30 million in competitive grants for fire company facility upgrades.

Governor Shapiro did not make housing a major standalone topic in his budget address but referenced it within the broader context of economic development and affordability.

Governor Shapiro highlighted collecting $417 million more in revenue than estimated due to economic growth, two bond rating upgrades saving $200 million, and securing $39 billion in private sector investment in three years. He proposed a $100 million Federal Response Fund to mitigate future federal funding disruptions and emphasized not raising taxes. He called for sustainable, recurring funding for mass transit beginning in 2027.

Governor Shapiro highlighted semiconductor investments and advanced technology job creation, noting Pennsylvania landed the largest private sector investment in Commonwealth history. He mentioned the DRIVE Act for research and science investment and called for workforce training in AI and advanced manufacturing, positioning Pennsylvania to compete in quantum and AI partnerships.

Governor Shapiro noted that Pennsylvania has more young farmers under the age of 35 than any other state in the nation, calling it a point of pride. He highlighted the state's all-of-the-above energy strategy and concerns about tariffs hurting farm equipment costs.

Governor Shapiro proposed creating a $100 million Federal Response Fund to mitigate federal government actions threatening state services, and highlighted that the state's bond rating went up twice, saving taxpayers over $200 million. He emphasized the need for sustainable, recurring mass transit funding and proposed $30 million in competitive grants for fire company infrastructure.

Governor Shapiro proposed a $100 million Federal Response Fund to mitigate future federal actions threatening services Pennsylvanians rely on. He highlighted violence prevention investments totaling $97 million through the Commission on Crime and Delinquency, including afterschool programs and community-based violence intervention. He also proposed $30 million in competitive grants for fire company infrastructure upgrades.

Governor Shapiro emphasized economic growth with $417 million more in revenue than projected and highlighted middle-class tax relief, workforce development, and infrastructure investment. He noted the state has attracted $39 billion in private sector investment — more than the previous 15 years combined — and proposed sustainable mass transit funding as critical to economic competitiveness and affordability. He also emphasized housing construction, energy production, and proposed a $100 million Federal Response Fund to mitigate federal funding cuts.