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‘Immense relief and gratitude’: Philadelphia organizations react to state budget
- The Pennsylvania budget agreement ends a months-long stalemate, approving a roughly $50.1 billion plan.
- The deal increases overall spending by nearly 5% and boosts funding for public education.
- Education leaders say the budget will help poorer districts by increasing adequacy and tax equity funding.
- Norristown Area School District officials say the budget eases anxiety for daily operations and facilities planning.
- Lawmakers approved changes to cyber-charter funding aimed at reducing tuition payments from traditional districts.
- Nonprofit providers warned the stalemate damaged essential services and forced financial strain.
- Mental health groups reported relying on extended lines of credit during the impasse.
- Philadelphia educators welcomed the resolution but criticized the delay and interest costs from borrowing.
- Governor Josh Shapiro urged the compromise as essential to move the state forward.
- The budget includes policy concessions on climate regulation and funds guidance for education and social services.
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