Democrat Jim Prokopiak defeats Republican Candace Cabanas in Bucks special election

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week it was cutting two programs that provide a total of $1 billion in funding nationwide to address food insecurity.

Last year, the state passed a budget with record education spending. Shapiro is asking for more money for education, including more than $500 million more for schools in need.

Vice President Kamala Harris, presiding over proceedings as the role of the office, read the tally.