Every State in the Nation Has some Form of a Budget in Place — Except Pennsylvania and Michigan

Pittsburgh Public Schools sees impacts from state budget impasse, prepares for 2026 budget

A more than two-month-long state budget impasse is leading to financial impacts at Pittsburgh Public Schools, officials said Monday, causing additional...

Every state in the nation has some form of a budget in place — except Pennsylvania and Michigan

The Pennsylvania and Michigan state Capitols. (Graphics by States Newsroom)This story was reported collaboratively between the Pennsylvania Capital-Star and its sister outlet Michigan Advance. Just two states in the nation have been unable to pass budgets for the 2025-26 fiscal year – and now, they’re staring down significant consequences if their respective legislative bodies fail to act soon.  Pennsylvania has entered its third month without a…

As Pa. budget impasse wears on, schools, local agencies say they are already in crisis

Without the state funding, some social service agencies are facing furloughs, while some school districts are delaying capital improvements.

PA State Budget Impasse Continues

Pennsylvania’s prolonged budget crisis is now entering its third month, with serious consequences for essential state services.  While lawmakers are back in Harrisburg for limited sessions this month, the partisan gridlock continues to paralyze state finances.  Small nonprofit organizations, including rape crisis centers, have been particularly hard-hit, forcing them to lay off staff and scale back critical services.  The Community Action Partne…