After months of negotiations that delayed payments to community colleges and libraries, Pennsylvania has now wrapped up the budgeting process.
In a late-night press conference, Governor Josh Shapiro was joined by lawmakers from both parties touting the agreement.
Although a budget passed in August, it lacked what is known as “enabling language” that led to money not being distributed.
The hold up had an impact on places like Butler County Community College, that had to line up $3 million in funding as a stop gap. The lack of funding also cost the college approximately $40,000 in lost interest.
A total of $260 million will now head to community colleges, and $70 million will go to public libraries.
