Pennsylvania’s budget crisis drags on as fed shutdown adds to residents’ hardships

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's first budget, in 2023, was not fully passed until mid-December. AP Photo/Daniel Shanken

While Americans across the country deal with the consequences of the federal government shutdown, residents of Pennsylvania are being hit with a double blow.

Pennsylvania has been without a state budget for over 100 days – and remains the only state currently operating without a budget.