Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-2027 budget proposal has a record-setting $53.2 billion price tag, contains no tax increase, and includes a contingency fund in case of sudden changes in federal support under President Donald Trump.

Shapiro budget proposal includes record spending and pot legalization, but no new taxes
The budget also addresses the disruptions emanating from a Trump administration that has tussled with states over food stamp policy and other social services. A new "Federal Response Fund" would prop ...