Last Tuesday, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2026 Budget Address. He shared his vision for the state which included increased funding for education, mass transit, career growth, and more.

 

Shapiro showed his support for the PA workforce by proposing to increase the minimum wage to $15/hour, investing more money into career and technical education, and creating programs to keep jobs in PA. This investment will help grow a stronger Commonwealth.

 

He also focused on building safer communities by investing in a new critical infrastructure fund which would support funding for four new PA State Police cadet classes, grants for fire companies through PEMA, and grants to support violence intervention and prevention. This funding will help to ensure police, firefighters, and emergency personnel are equipped to protect our neighborhoods.

 

Safeguards for new data centers would also be implemented requiring them to work and invest in the communities they build in, as well as requiring them to pay for the power they use and not pass the cost off to the communities.

 

The health and well-being of Pennsylvanians is also at the forefront of Shapiro’s budget vision, with increased funding for mental health services for crisis centers, diversion programs, community-based services, and more. Shapiro is also asking for an increase in federal assistance for rural healthcare and an increase in funding for mental health and safety training in schools.

 

The message is clear - Shapiro is committed to continuing his mission of getting things done for all Pennsylvanians. Let’s get to work!

Gov Shapiro 2026–27 Budget Proposal to Keep Doing What’s Working in Pennsylvania | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Abington Township's 2026 Spring and Summer Activities Guide and Updates is now live on their website - www.abingtonpa.gov/SpringSummerGuide.

 

Registration is open for all Parks and Recreation programs and pool memberships at www.abingtonpa.gov/PRregistration. This year's guide includes the FY 2026 budget information and message, youth and adult program information for Parks and Recreation, including Briar Bush Nature Center, the Library, Police, and Public Works, in addition to general information.

PennDOT announced that maintenance crews will be working to repair deteriorated pavement on several state highways next week. One of the planned locations is Huntingdon Pike (Route 232) in Lower Moreland.

 

Weather permitting, motorists are advised that periodic lane closures and possible slowdowns will occur next week.

 

Drivers are reminded to slow down in work zones and refrain from distracted driving to keep themselves and PennDOT workers safe.

Upper Moreland Township announced its new Self-Service Online Portal for permit application submissions and payments to the Code Enforcement Office.

 

The new portal allows you to submit online permit applications for construction, bulk items, zoning use registration, as well as make payments, once you create a user account. For more information and instructions on setting up a user account, please visit the Code Enforcement webpage (https://www.uppermoreland.org/148/Code-Enforcement) or access the new Self-Service Online Portal directly at https://uppermoreland.onlinegovt.com/.