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Pennsylvania Senate passes plan for SEPTA funding

SEPTA begins preparing for service cuts as funding deadline passes
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority will begin service cuts on Aug. 24 after the agency’s Thursday, Aug. 14, deadline passed for funding to avert the service reductions. According to a statement from the agency released early today (Aug.
Pennsylvania Senate passes plan for SEPTA funding, but Democrats oppose bill
As SEPTA's funding deadline approaches, the Pennsylvania State Senate passed a new plan to fund the transit system, but Democrats oppose it.
Pa. Senate Republicans passed two years of funding for mass transit, but SEPTA says it needs more details
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.
Pennsylvania Senate introduces new plan for SEPTA funding
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PA Senate passes a SEPTA funding bill, impasse continues: How Bucks County senators voted
The PA Senate passed a different SEPTA funding proposal than that of the House, where the Senate proposal is expected to face opposition.
Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Pittman Unleashes on SEPTA Funding Fight
Senator Pittman fiercely debates SEPTA funding during a Senate Floor Session. The dispute highlights tensions over public schools, mass transit, and Southeastern Pennsylvania's economic impact.
Pennsylvania Senate introduces plan for SEPTA funding, but Gov. Shapiro calls it "not a serious" proposal
As SEPTA's funding deadline approaches, the Pennsylvania State Senate introduced a new plan to fund the transit system, but Democrats oppose it.
Pennsylvania Republicans, Democrats at odds over how to fund SEPTA after GOP senators pass amendment
Democrats are opposing an amendment passed by the Pennsylvania Senate that would fund SEPTA, but rely on the Pennsylvania Transit Fund to do so. That fund is how agencies like SEPTA pay for capital projects like upgrades to train and bus stations,
SEPTA funding still in limbo despite Pennsylvania Senate approval of budget amendment
Democrats expressed frustration with the change, saying the money is already earmarked for necessary system and safety upgrades.
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SEPTA moving forward with first round of cuts as deadline passes without a deal

SEPTA said that if a deal was not reached by midnight, service and route cuts would go into effect on August 24.

Timeline of SEPTA's planned service cuts and fare hikes across Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania lawmakers now have only a few more hours to reach a deal to secure funding to cover SEPTA’s $213 million budget ...
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Philadelphia Braces for SEPTA Service Cuts and Fare Hikes as Funding Falls Through

SEPTA enacts service cuts and fare hikes after Pennsylvania lawmakers failed to close a $213 million budget shortfall.

Pennsylvania House committee rejects Republican plan for SEPTA funding as "doomsday" deadline looms

A Pennsylvania House committee voted down a bill the Republican-controlled Senate passed to infuse new funding into SEPTA.

Is there actually $1 billion sitting in a fund for SEPTA? Explaining the Public Transportation Trust Fund.

SEPTA is planning service cuts without funding in the state budget. But is there money already set aside for the transit ...
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‘It’s extremely frustrating’: Pennsylvania leaders discuss budget hang-ups at Northeast Philly open house as SEPTA deadline expires

As the Pennsylvania legislature continues to haggle over a budget, SEPTA says it will move forward with cuts as planned.

Man struck, killed by SEPTA train between Delco and Southwest Philly stations

A man was struck and killed by a SEPTA Media/Wawa line train between the Fernwood-Yeadon and Angora stations, officials said.
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SEPTA plans to move ahead with service cuts as funding gridlock continues in Harrisburg

Pennsylvania lawmakers remain at a standstill after failing again to pass a transportation bill to fund SEPTA as the transit ...

Delaware SEPTA users wait to see if PA lawmakers approve budget before cuts to service

Pennsylvania's GOP-controlled state Senate approved a budget that Democrats oppose. The plan heads to the state House, ...