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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Criticized for Ireland Trip During Budget Crisis
10/5/2025
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Story summary
- Pennsylvania lawmakers face criticism for a trip to Ireland amid a budget impasse with three months elapsed.
- Governor Josh Shapiro says priorities belong in Harrisburg, not abroad.
- Municipalities report budget delays; counties furloughing employees.
- Allegheny County leaders urge conservative spending as the Senate is controlled by Republicans and the House by Democrats.
- Senate President Kim Ward says the budget must pass without tax increases.
