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Gov. Josh Shapiro proposes $51.5 billion budget with major investments in health care and education

As Pennsylvania faces an oncoming $4.5 billion budget gap, Shapiro pitched that the state should create new revenue streams — including recreational marijuana and so-called skill games — as well as tapping into $1.6 billion in savings.

Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton applauds as Gov. Josh Shapiro delivers his third budget address to a joint session of the state House and Senate at the State Capitol on Tuesday.
Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton applauds as Gov. Josh Shapiro delivers his third budget address to a joint session of the state House and Senate at the State Capitol on Tuesday.Read moreTom Gralish / Staff Photographer
    by Gillian McGoldrick
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