Pennsylvania’s Budget Is Nearly Three Months Passed Due

Pennsylvania’s budget is nearly three months past due

The state Capitol building in Harrisburg. (Photo by Tim Lambert/Pennsylvania Capital-Star)It’s been nearly three months since the constitutionally-mandated deadline for state lawmakers in Harrisburg to pass a budget. But partisan gridlock continues to hold up negotiations. Republicans hold a majority in the Senate, while Democrats maintain a one-vote edge in the House. Both chambers must agree on a spending plan before Gov. Josh Shapiro can sign…

Pennsylvania’s budget is nearly three months passed due

“That obviously impacts counties’ ability to provide human services in a timely manner, or in as robust of a manner as is required by law,” Kyle Kopko, executive director of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania said.