US EditionState Budget Deadline Approaches with Little Optimism
- Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania’s deeply split Legislature were unable to finalize the 2025-2026 budget before the mandated July 1 deadline.
- The deadlock stems from major disagreements about how to manage the rising expenses of Medicaid and a Republican effort to impose regulations and taxes on the rapidly expanding slot machine-style skill games.
- Governor Shapiro introduced a $51.5 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that would raise state spending by 9%, emphasizing increased investment in public education, transportation, and the life sciences sector to strengthen the state's economic position.
- At a news conference Monday, Shapiro noted that discussions over the budget continued throughout the weekend, and he expects a consensus on a proposal to be reached shortly.
- If a new budget is not approved, Pennsylvania will face restrictions on discretionary spending beginning Tuesday, which could postpone payments to vendors, schools, and local governments, with service disruptions likely by August.
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California lawmakers pass bill that helps state budget go into effect
California lawmakers were under a tight deadline on Monday, after Gov. Gavin Newsom said his signature on the state's budget was contingent upon the passing of one of two pieces of legislation.
Shapiro anticipates a deal ‘very soon’ on state budget
HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania’s politically divided Legislature will miss Pennsylvania’s legal deadline to pass a budget for the new fiscal year, amid closed-door talks to try to produce a compromise on a spending plan. Without the Democratic governor’s signature on a new spending plan, the state loses some of its spending authority starting Tuesday, particularly on discretionary payments, such as those to vendors, counties, pu…
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The Indiana Gazette OnlineState budget late third year in a row
(The Center Square) – It’s three strikes for the divided Pennsylvania legislature and its leader, Gov. Josh Shapiro.
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