Latest Pa. budget leaves embattled child care industry without much-needed funding to boost staffing

The governor’s plan tackles the growing nursing shortage by paying students part of their tuition back if they stay in Pennsylvania to work.

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.

All three candidates support increased state funding for early childhood education, paid family and medical leave and more.