PA state budget is nearly 3 months late

Dated: October 3 2025

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Pennsylvania’s state budget is nearly three months overdue, leaving funding for schools, counties and other local services in limbo. The impasse stems from disagreements about overall spending levels, with Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro proposing $51.5 billion while Republican leaders push for lower totals to address the state’s structural deficit. Lawmakers remain divided on revenue sources, including taxes on recreational marijuana and skill games, though mass transit funding has been removed from the current negotiations. Suburban counties surrounding Philadelphia are feeling the effects. School districts, including Philadelphia’s, have borrowed hundreds of millions to maintain operations, incurring millions in interest payments. Counties are considering similar measures or local tax increases while awaiting state disbursements. The delay comes as Pennsylvania faces required increases in Medicaid spending and federal uncertainty that could reduce access to assistance programs. With the fiscal year already more than two months underway, leaders warn that continued delays could force future tax hikes or spending cuts. Pennsylvania is the only state nationwide without an enacted budget.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer; 9/22/2025

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