Federal, State Funding Fights Forcing Tough Choices for Agencies and Counties

Federal, state funding fights forcing tough choices for agencies and counties

Pennsylvania's ongoing budget deadlock has sparked fears of cuts to social services and potential unpaid furloughs.

Somerset County prepares $9.9 million credit line to support agencies amid ongoing state budget impasse

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — With Pennsylvania’s state budget still unresolved, Somerset County leaders are preparing to borrow up to $9.9 million to keep key local agencies funded heading into 2026. According to our media partners at The Tribune-Democrat, county commissioners voted Tuesday to move forward with plans for a credit line through First National Bank. The move is meant to ensure that three state-funded county agencies can continue o…

'Just in case': Somerset County takes step toward $9.9M credit line for 2026 with state impasse ongoing

With a state budget still unsettled, the Somerset County commissioners took a step Tuesday toward securing a $9.9 million credit line to support three state-funded county agencies.