Blair County Government Feeling Pinch of Budget Impasses

Blair County government feeling pinch of budget impasses

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Budget standstills in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C. have caused local governments to struggle to keep critical programs going. Day two of a federal government shutdown and over three months of a budget battle in the Commonwealth have tightened up funds for local governments. Feeling the pressure of a lack of money, commissioners have expressed frustration with what has happened beyond the doors of the chambers in ea…

‘Unconscionable’ Pa. budget impasse forces area counties, local services to scale down

Despite Gov. Josh Shapiro’s insistence this week that Pennsylvania state budget negotiations are “incredibly close” to ending an impasse entering its fourth month, county leaders and service agencies in Southwestern Pennsylvania say they’re preparing to scale down operations without dedicated state funding.

Taxpayers could end up footing the bill as counties weigh borrowing to survive Pa. budget impasse

Some counties are draining their own reserves, cutting services, or laying off workers as state lawmakers continue debating the budget.

Taxpayers could end up paying as counties weigh borrowing to survive Pa. budget impasse

Some counties are draining their own reserves, cutting services, or laying off workers as state lawmakers continue debating the budget.

Taxpayers Could End Up Footing the Bill as Counties Weigh Borrowing to Survive Pa. Budget Impasse

HARRISBURG, Pa. — At least six Pennsylvania counties are exploring taking out lines of credit to cover expenses as the state budget impasse continues, debt that would likely be passed on to taxpayers. Article by Stephen Caruso and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA County governments have relatively few options as the state misses critical payments totalling billions of dollars. Some are draining their own reserves, cutting services, or laying off wor…

Counties weigh borrowing to survive Pa. budget impasse

HARRISBURG — At least six Pennsylvania counties are exploring taking out lines of credit to cover expenses as the state budget impasse continues, debt that would likely be passed on to taxpayers.