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Pennsylvania Senate Republicans wary of House-approved $53.3B budget

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By Kim Riley  |  April 15, 2026

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a $53.3 billion budget proposal, advancing a plan that immediately drew skepticism from Republicans in the Pennsylvania State Senate, who warned the measure requires significant changes before any final agreement. The 2026-2027 spending plan, a $2.7 billion increase from last year and the largest in state history, passed the Democratic-controlled House by a 107-94 vote, with support from three Republicans.  While it marks a forma...

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