Pa. lawmakers remain at a budget impasse more than a week after deadline

Pennsylvania's state lawmakers are stuck in a budget stalemate, failing to agree on a spending plan more than a week past the deadline, marking the fifth straight year the state has missed its budget target. This ongoing impasse highlights deep divisions and challenges in governance, potentially leading to funding disruptions for essential services like education and public safety. The prolonged uncertainty underscores the broader issue of political gridlock and its impact on the state's fiscal health and the lives of its residents.