Pennsylvania Senate Passes $47.9 Billion Budget as Impasse Continues

Easterseals fronts $250K to keep services running amid state budget impasse

To keep therapy programs running for nearly 400 children, Easterseals Eastern Pennsylvania has already advanced $250,000 out of pocket.

Pa. budget impasse remains as lawmakers dig in heels on education, health spending

Senate Republicans passed another flat-funded budget Tuesday, virtually identical to the one passed in August that was shot down by Democrats.

Pennsylvania Senate passes $47.9 billion budget as impasse continues

Pennsylvania's Republican-controlled Senate, in a party-line vote on Tuesday, passed a budget proposal that increases spending by roughly $300 million from last year's spending plan, though it faces opposition in the Democrat-majority House

Centre County Commissioners discuss budget impasse and more during weekly meeting

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Counties across the Commonwealth are facing financial strain as the Pennsylvania state budget remains over 100 days late, compounded by a 21-day federal shutdown. Centre County, like many others, is grappling with the budget impasse, which is affecting even large counties. Commissioners had prepared for the possibility of a delayed budget but are now reassessing their strategies as the situation persists and looking …

Pa. Senate passes $47.9B bill, Gov. Shapiro calls it a 'gimmick'

The Pennsylvania State Senate passed a $47.9B budget bill unlikely to reach the Governor, criticized by Gov. Shapiro as a "gimmick" amid an ongoing stalemate.

Senate GOP Advances Budget Plan, Citing Fiscal Stability and Protection for Taxpayers

HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, Senate Republicans advanced a revised state budget proposal aimed at stabilizing Pennsylvania’s finances while avoiding future tax increases. The move marks the latest development in the ongoing budget stalemate between the Republican-controlled Senate, Governor Josh Shapiro, and House Democrats. The proposal, which increases spending by approximately $300 million over previous GOP drafts, is positioned by Senate Rep…