State lawmakers to miss 2026 budget deadline

State lawmakers want to lower electric bills. The budget impact might be too big to swallow.

As lawmakers and Gov. Shapiro hash out budget, a tax cut to lower electric bills and a cap on utility profits are on the table

State lawmakers want to lower electric bills. Will budget impact be too big to swallow?

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State lawmakers to miss 2026 budget deadline

Senate Republicans said they’ll return after July 4 to pass a final budget agreement.

Lawmakers Want To Lower Electric Bills, But Budget Impact Might Be Too Big To Swallow

As lawmakers and Gov. Shapiro hash out budget, a tax cut to lower electric bills and a cap on utility profits are on the table The post Lawmakers Want To Lower Electric Bills, But Budget Impact Might Be Too Big To Swallow appeared first on NewtownPANow.com.

State Budget Deadline Missed Again

Pennsylvania lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro missed the June 30th budget deadline for the fifth consecutive year, raising concerns of another prolonged impasse following last year’s 135-day delay.  Despite ongoing private negotiations and optimistic, closed-door talks from legislative leaders, the deadlock continues to spark criticism over Harrisburg’s budget culture.

State Lawmakers Want to Lower Electric Bills. The Budget Impact Might Be Too Big to Swallow

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Responding to public anger over soaring energy costs, Pennsylvania lawmakers in both parties have voted in support of a massive tax cut that would lower electric bills for customers across the state — although…