Democratic state senators in Chester County are urging Republicans to pass Pennsylvania’s budget, warning that vital county services could be jeopardized by funding gaps. State Sen. Carolyn Comitta says immediate legislative action is needed to ensure necessary resources remain intact.

In a prolonged House Judiciary meeting, tensions escalated as Democrats encountered a wall of silence from their Republican counterparts. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s attempts to engage highlighted a deepening partisan divide that could impact future legislative efforts.