Kara Jeffers

Senate Republicans passed a state budget bill this evening—but the legislation has little chance of getting Democratic support from the state house and governor.

The state budget now stands at 42 days late.

Today, the Pennsylvania Senate voted on two bills; one was a state budget bill, that was essentially a copy and paste of last year’s budget. Senate Republican leadership say the bill could get money flowing while budget negotiations continue.

“The reason why we are here, as we approach probably.. the end of the second month where money is not flowing out the door— to the counties or to the school districts.. what that impact would be." said Sen. Scott Martin, a Republican from Lancaster County who chairs the appropriations committee.

The second bill passed today, HB257

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