Shapiro advocated for millions for next year’s major tourism events including the nation’s 250th birthday, FIFA World Cup matches, the MLB All-Star Game, and early rounds of NCAA’s March Madness.
Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed nearly $65 million in funding Tuesday toward Pennsylvania’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of America in 2026, also known as the Semiquincentennial.
In his annual budget address to a joint session of the state House and Senate, Shapiro urged lawmakers to provide millions needed to ensure that Pennsylvania, the state where the country was founded, is properly prepared for the national milestone.
Shapiro advocated for $36.5 million to help plan next year’s major events connected to the Semiquincentennial, including six FIFA World Cup matches, the MLB All-Star Game, and early rounds of NCAA’s March Madness tournament, all scheduled for Philadelphia — and the NFL draft set for Pittsburgh. That funding would be allocated to the Tourism Promotion Fund, Shapiro said.
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