Pennsylvania House passes budget, governor withdraws private schools program

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a $45.5 billion budget bill, which includes investments in education, workforce development, public safety, economic and community development, and agriculture. The budget includes a $567 million increase to basic education subsidies, $100 million for school vouchers, and $50 million for special education funding. Governor Josh Shapiro is expected to sign the bill, despite originally supporting the voucher program but later stating he would line-item veto the full $100 million.