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Pennsylvania lawmakers approved a $50.8B 2026–27 budget after a weekend push, boosting education and pensions while preserving the Rainy Day Fund.
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Lawmakers left Harrisburg without a spending plan, pushing the state past its June 30 deadline and raising the risk of delayed payments to schools and social-service providers.
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