SEPTA, Republicans and House
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Pennsylvania’s GOP-controlled Senate also advanced a $47.6 billion state budget for 2025-26 that holds spending flat, but Democrats oppose the plan.
With SEPTA's deadline to avoid a "death spiral" hours away, a Pa. House Committee did not approve of a transit bill that was passed by the Senate.
Democrats expressed frustration with the change, saying the money is already earmarked for necessary system and safety upgrades.
Pennsylvania's GOP-controlled state Senate approved a budget that Democrats oppose. The plan heads to the state House, controlled by Democrats.
Pennsylvania lawmakers failed to reach a deal to secure funding to cover SEPTA’s $213 million budget deficit before the Aug. 14, 2025, deadline. The transit agency will now move forward with their plan to cut service by 45% and raise fares by 21.5% for approximately 800,000 daily riders.
Commonwealth Republicans are holding steady against sustainable, long-term funding for SEPTA and more public transit in Pennsylvania. When is the last train out?