It is estimated that the FY 25-26 deficit currently sits at $3.9 billion.
Tax hike proposed in 2026 Newtown Township budget for fire and EMS – Bucks Round-Up – December 4, 2025
The draft budget funds a new IT director and a HR director but defers additional police, fire, zoning, and public works staffing departments requested.
Fiscal fallout: States continue to increase budgets despite end of COVID emergency
Pennsylvania’s annual budget has ballooned by nearly 64% under Governor Josh Shapiro and his Democratic predecessor.
Dems: Senate Republicans ‘can’t get their own house in order’
Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D-Bucks) called the lack of a budget in early October despite an $11 billion surplus “inexcusable.”