Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Avoid SEPTA Cuts | JQJO

Pennsylvania's Senate passed a bill to temporarily fund SEPTA, averting immediate service cuts. The Republican-backed bill, however, faces opposition from House Democrats who deem it insufficient and a short-term fix. The funding would come from the Pennsylvania Transit Trust Fund, but Democrats argue it diverts money from crucial infrastructure projects. Governor Shapiro's office also criticized the plan as inadequate. The bill's passage comes after the House approved a separate funding measure, and the looming cuts threaten to significantly impact Philadelphia students who rely on SEPTA for transportation.