Proposed State Budget Strengthens Support for Pennsylvania’s Early Learning Workforce
HARRISBURG, PA (February 3, 2026) – Today, the principal partners of Early Learning Pennsylvania (ELPA), a statewide coalition of advocates focused on supporting young Pennsylvanians from birth to age five, expressed appreciation for the Shapiro Administration’s 2026-27 state budget proposal and its continued focus on children and early education workforce investments, while also highlighting the […]
Number of uninsured children in Pennsylvania surges to highest number in a decade
More than 153,000 children in Pennsylvania are uninsured — the highest number in a decade — as rising costs, policy changes, and expiring federal supports make it harder for families to keep coverage. That’s about 5% of children in the commonwealth. “We’re moving into a time period where we’re just going to see the connection […]
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It's that time of year again. What does the Governor’s Budget Proposal mean for kids in Pennsylvania? We break it down clearly and directly in our 2026–27 analysis.
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Then on On The Issues at 7:30 PM — Kari King, President and CEO of PA Partnerships for Children, discusses how recent federal policies are impacting children and families across the Commonwealth.