“The failure to pass the state budget and transportation funding bills today only moves us further back while hurting the people of Pennsylvania,” Topper said.
Stopgap budget in Pennsylvania may not break gridlock
The Senate returned after a six-week reprieve to advance a $47 billion stopgap spending plan.
Topper: Budget impasse exacerbated by lack of real negotiation, siloed approach
“The continued piecemeal approach… regarding SEPTA funding… has put an agreement further off than it has been before,” the Republican leader said.
Shapiro visits SEPTA HQ, calls on state Senate to deliver SEPTA and other transit spending
Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposal includes $292 million in new funding to support 52 transit systems.
Centennial plaintiffs ask judge to wait for CBSD decision – Bucks Round-Up – August 8, 2025
Months ago, U.S. District Court Judge Michael Baylson ended a stay on the Centennial case, brought by teachers Denise Kravitz and Lori Warren.
King of Prussia man sentenced for rape of Bristol Township girl – Bucks Round-Up – August 7, 2025
A Bucks County jury convicted Charles Sylvester in April on multiple charges, including rape of a child and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse.
Sen. Jarrett Coleman: The Pennsylvania budget should be a taxpayer budget
Finishing up the budget is important. However, the quality of the budget is more important than the timeline.
Steve Ulrich: Ten things I think I think: Fitzpatrick may have toughest reelection campaign
But what kind of support could Fitzpatrick expect from Trump at this point? Will the president decide that holding onto the majority in the House is more important than fealty to him? I have yet to see an example where that holds true.
State House budget hits wall in Senate
The $50 billion bill awaiting action in the Pennsylvania Senate isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, according to Kate Flessner, spokeswoman for Senate Republicans.
The governor’s comments came after delivering a speech on improved permitting processes alongside the Department of Environmental Protection.