Pennsylvania state lawmakers are expected to pass a roughly $50 billion budget that will get money flowing to public schools and social services again after months of delay.

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro was expected to sign key budget bills by the end of the day, ending an impasse that has lasted since July.

The $50.09 billion budget is $2.27 billion higher, or 4.7% higher, than the previous fiscal year. Highlights include growth in funding for certain school districts as well as a 4.1% combined increase in the Pennsylvania State Police's budget, documents provided by Democratic House Appropriations Committee Chairman Jordan Harris' office show.

The budget also boosts funding for the State Food Purchase Program to $30.688 million, a 15% increase.

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