teacher pensions
Coverage of teacher pensions in the Nexus archive.
- $50.8 billion compromise budget in Pa. goes to Gov. Shapiro, despite some opposition in both parties
Pennsylvania's $50.8 billion budget, passed by the state House and Senate despite opposition from both parties, heads to Gov. Josh Shapiro for signature. The budget includes new education funding, energy policies, and teacher pension increases but excludes Shapiro's requested revenue measures like cannabis legalization. Legislative leaders framed it as a compromise, with some lawmakers criticizing its failure to address structural deficits or new revenue streams.
- Pa. lawmakers hold weekend session to advance $50.8 billion spending plan
Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced a $50.8 billion spending plan after a week-and-a-half delay, including funding for public education, energy policies, and teacher pensions. The bipartisan budget excludes tax code changes and recreational marijuana, with the governor's proposed funding sources now requiring legislative action due to a court ruling.