“Reform in Pennsylvania is like spraying perfume in a sewer,” said Eric Epstein this week, an activist who runs the watchdog website Rock the Capital. “it’s a fragrance that’s not going to last, and the political turds resurface."

When the state budget is late, Pennsylvania’s 67 counties have to pick up the tab on local programs—especially human service costs.

The repeal comes after decades of advocacy.

Now— Pennsylvania’s state budget is 8 days late. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is finalized. And state lawmakers no longer have to speculate about details.

The best way to beat the summer heat is jump in the water. But swimmers that are near docks/marinas should be aware… electric currents can be in the water, and cause "electric shock drownings”.