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In this Update:
Working to Finalize the State Budget
Good progress is being made as we work on finalizing the state budget for fiscal year 2026-27. This week, we received needed clarity on a number of issues which were delaying the budget’s completion. We’re now well on our way to reaching a full budget agreement in the coming days. In a divided government, all parties must work together to find common ground, and I’m confident that agreement can be reached and a responsible new state budget enacted soon. My focus remains on controlling the growth of state spending and implementing pro-growth policies to protect taxpayers. Happy Independence Day!
As we celebrate Independence Day, we honor the courage, vision, and enduring spirit of the men and women who forged the United States of America. This year’s celebration carries even greater significance as we look ahead to America250, the commemoration of our nation’s 250th anniversary. It is an opportunity to reflect on the ideals of liberty and democracy that have inspired generations and recognize the responsibility we all share to preserve those principles for the future.
Pennsylvania holds a special place in our nation’s story. From the desk of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776 and the U.S. Constitution was later drafted, to the countless patriots who helped shape the course of American history over the past 250 years, the Commonwealth remains at the heart of our nation’s founding – the Keystone State.
As we celebrate this Independence Day and prepare for America250, let us take pride in our shared heritage, honor those who came before us, and recommit ourselves to building an even stronger America for generations to come.
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