Public education funding
Coverage of Public education funding 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.
- Education advocates drop lawsuit challenging Gov. Landry’s teacher stipend plan
Education advocates withdrew a lawsuit challenging Governor Jeff Landry’s teacher stipend plan, citing legal difficulties after legislative support. The plan redirects $168 million from public schools’ general funding to teacher and staff stipends, with the lawsuit dismissed following a judge’s decision to dissolve a restraining order and remove the plaintiffs’ law firm due to a conflict of interest.