The Pennsylvania House and Senate passed 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 signed key budget bills Wednesday, ending an impasse that has lasted since July.

"This day, of course, has been a long time coming. I proposed my budget 281 days ago," Shapiro said. "A budget that was laser-focused on continuing the progress we made in the first two years of our administration on fueling Pennsylvania's rise by investing in creating schools and creating more opportunities for our children. By expanding our workforce and growing Pennsylvania's economy. By cutting taxes and reducing costs for Pennsylvanians who work so hard."

"I would have loved to have stood here in this room with

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