Budget Fight: Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 plan would shift nearly $4.7B from Pennsylvania’s rainy-day fund to help balance a $53.3B budget, while also proposing new revenue tied to skill games, recreational marijuana, and entitlement changes—an approach House and Senate Republicans say risks a credit downgrade and future tax hikes. Road Safety & Law Changes: PennDOT, State Police, and the Turnpike are urging safer summer driving as a handheld-device crackdown takes effect, with reminders to put phones down and slow down for major events. Philly Tax Tension: State lawmakers signaled they likely won’t back new hotel tax increases tied to Mayor Cherelle Parker’s budget, leaving her homelessness funding plan in jeopardy. Child Death Reviews: Pennsylvania counties are still failing to review about half of child deaths since 2020, with advocates pointing to limited state support and volunteer capacity. Nursing Home Watch: CMS data highlights wide variation in Pennsylvania nursing home quality—some facilities scoring 4 or 5 stars, others at 2, with fines and penalties reported in several counties. Federal Court/Politics: The Supreme Court is set for a high-stakes final month with rulings that could reshape Trump priorities on executive power, citizenship, mail ballots, and gun rights.