HARRISBURG, Pa. – Months after the original deadline, state lawmakers have tentatively reached a deal for a budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, according to reports.
What we know:
The $50.09 billion deal was announced on Tuesday, according to FOX 43 in Harrisburg. While specifics of the deal are not yet clear, lawmakers told FOX 43 that the agreement likely includes the state gradually withdrawing from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, an agreement between 11 northeastern states aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The stipulation was reportedly a key Republican demand.
The state budget has been stalled for more than 130 days, with no state money flowing to school districts, county governments, local transportation organizations like SEPTA and more.Â
What we don’t know:
No other parts of the agreement have been announced. A previous proposed budget had allocated $168 million to SEPTA.
What’s next:
Lawmakers will reportedly vote on the agreement on Wednesday.
The Source: Information in this story is from FOX 43 Harrisburg, the state of Pennsylvania and previous FOX 29 reports.