Pennsylvania lawmakers are nearing the end of a lengthy budget impasse, with the state House passing a $50.1 billion spending plan earlier today.COMING UP | Senate and House Republicans are expected to hold a news conference at 1:15 p.m. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to hold a news conference at 2 p.m. Months-long budget impassePennsylvania lawmakers are working to finalize a budget that has been delayed for more than 130 days, with the state House passing a $50.1 billion spending plan. The budget represents an increase of $2.27 billion from last year, facilitated by concessions from House Democrats on the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.The budget plan leaves the state with roughly $200 million in reserves while keeping the rainy day fund untouched. It includes $565 million in adequacy and tax equity funding for schools in need, as part of an effort to meet a court ruling on school funding.”So, it’s really important for non-profits like this one just getting started. Or nonprofits that have been around community for a long time, like rape crisis centers, county governments, school districts. We need to get a budget done,” Rep. Nate Davidson said.

HARRISBURG, Pa. —

Pennsylvania lawmakers are nearing the end of a lengthy budget impasse, with the state House passing a $50.1 billion spending plan earlier today.

COMING UP | Senate and House Republicans are expected to hold a news conference at 1:15 p.m.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to hold a news conference at 2 p.m.

Months-long budget impasse

Pennsylvania lawmakers are working to finalize a budget that has been delayed for more than 130 days, with the state House passing a $50.1 billion spending plan.

The budget represents an increase of $2.27 billion from last year, facilitated by concessions from House Democrats on the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

The budget plan leaves the state with roughly $200 million in reserves while keeping the rainy day fund untouched. It includes $565 million in adequacy and tax equity funding for schools in need, as part of an effort to meet a court ruling on school funding.

“So, it’s really important for non-profits like this one just getting started. Or nonprofits that have been around community for a long time, like rape crisis centers, county governments, school districts. We need to get a budget done,” Rep. Nate Davidson said.