Pennsylvania Budget Deadlock Deepens | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Pennsylvania’s budget crisis drags on for a fifth straight year, with Senate Republicans blaming Democrats for lack of leadership and House Democrats accusing Republicans of stalling. The core issue? A deep structural deficit forcing lawmakers to tap dwindling emergency reserves—something Republicans call reckless. Democrats push revenue ideas like legalizing marijuana and taxing skill games, but no consensus. Meanwhile, conflicting proposals on data center tax breaks and a Senate plan to cut electricity taxes (saving $1.7 billion) add to the chaos. Last year’s delay crippled schools…