It’s official: Pennsylvania lawmakers will again miss the June 30 deadline to pass a budget, with Senate Republicans saying they will resume motion toward a final agreement after the July 4 holiday.Sen. President Pro Tem Kim Ward, R-Westmoreland County, and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana County, made the announcement Tuesday as they continue negotiations with Gov. Josh Shapiro (D).GOP lawmakers have raised concerns about spending levels in the $53.3 billion budget proposed by Gov. Josh Shapiro and backed by House Democrats that was advanced earlier this year.Pittman indicated in floor remarks that raising Pennsylvania’s $7.25 minimum wage remains an issue that may be playing into discussions, as Democrats seek to pass legislation that would gradually hike that rate to at least $15 an hour.”This week, we have received the necessary clarity on many outstanding issues which were delaying completion of this year’s budget. Presently, we believe we are well on our way to effectuating a full budget agreement in the days following July 4,” the Senate Republican leaders said in a statement.”At the conclusion of session today, the Senate will recess to the call of the President Pro Tempore and will reconvene once final budgetary language is ready to advance.”This is a developing story. Check back for more details.

HARRISBURG, Pa. —

It’s official: Pennsylvania lawmakers will again miss the June 30 deadline to pass a budget, with Senate Republicans saying they will resume motion toward a final agreement after the July 4 holiday.

Sen. President Pro Tem Kim Ward, R-Westmoreland County, and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana County, made the announcement Tuesday as they continue negotiations with Gov. Josh Shapiro (D).

GOP lawmakers have raised concerns about spending levels in the $53.3 billion budget proposed by Gov. Josh Shapiro and backed by House Democrats that was advanced earlier this year.

Pittman indicated in floor remarks that raising Pennsylvania’s $7.25 minimum wage remains an issue that may be playing into discussions, as Democrats seek to pass legislation that would gradually hike that rate to at least $15 an hour.

“This week, we have received the necessary clarity on many outstanding issues which were delaying completion of this year’s budget. Presently, we believe we are well on our way to effectuating a full budget agreement in the days following July 4,” the Senate Republican leaders said in a statement.

“At the conclusion of session today, the Senate will recess to the call of the President Pro Tempore and will reconvene once final budgetary language is ready to advance.”

This is a developing story. Check back for more details.