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Shapiro says no to redistricting, state budget still undecided

What to know about the Pennsylvania budget impasse

Pennsylvania's Senate Republicans on Tuesday passed a temporary spending plan to keep certain critical payments flowing as a battle over the state budget continues.

Their Democratic colleagues in the state House say that plan — and a separate funding bill for public transit agencies — will be "dead on arrival" in the House.

Here's a look at what you need to know about the ongoing impasse through reporting from our sister public broadcasting stations from around Pennsylvania.

Meuser touts One Big Beautiful Bill at The Farm Store in Pottsville

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser promoted tax cuts for small businesses and farmers in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill during a visit to Pottsville’s first farm-to-table market on Tuesday.

GRAND SLAM: Little League parade delights crowds, including the Wyoming Valley Challenger team

Crowds as large as five or six people deep lined West Fourth Street in downtown Williamsport on Tuesday.

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