Pennsylvania begins new fiscal year without a budget, second time under Governor Shapiro.

Pennsylvania is set to start a new fiscal year without a budget in place, marking the second time this has occurred under Governor Josh Shapiro's administration. Despite the missed deadline, Shapiro and legislative leaders remain optimistic that a budget deal can be reached soon. The Republican-controlled Senate recessed, planning to return after the weekend, while the Democratic-controlled House held a voting session on Friday and will return on Monday.