Pennsylvania governor expected to seek more money for schools and transit

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to seek more money for public schools and public transit when he delivers his third budget proposal to lawmakers. His proposal being unveiled Tuesday is also expected to reprise his support for legalizing marijuana and introducing taxes on skill games that are viewed as competitors to casinos and lottery contests. Shapiro’s spending proposal could approach $50 billion for the 2025-26 fiscal year beginning July 1. He was scheduled to address a joint session of the General Assembly at 11:30 a.m. ET in the House of Representatives as he delivers the document to lawmakers. Passage will require approval from Pennsylvania’s Democratic-controlled House of Representatives and its Republican-controlled Senate.