Governor is not letting projected budget deficits stopping him from continued investments in public schools, economic development and infrastructure.But he needs new taxes on marijuana and skill games to get there.

Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat in his first term, is expected to focus his third budget address on energy policy and finding new revenue generators to address an upcoming $4.5 billion budget shortfall.

Lawmakers and advocacy groups identify funding for education and transportation as among the most pressing needs in the next budget.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will announce his proposed budget in Harrisburg today, addressing key state issues such as education reform, home health care assistance, and public safety. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8.

Gov. Josh Shapiro will again pitch next week in his annual budget address that Pennsylvania should legalize recreational marijuana and tap into tax revenue like almost all of its neighboring states. But legalizing recreational marijuana still faces major hurdles in Pennsylvania,

Pennsylvania has a budget surplus, but is facing growing deficits, a slow-growing economy and a fast-growing retirement-age population that is costly to care for.

Gov. Josh Shapiro will deliver his third budget address Tuesday morning, outlining his wish list for the 2025-26 fiscal year. However, his address will likely sound very similar to last year’s.