Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

Supporters of the three justices — all elected as Democrats — outspent opponents by millions.

Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a key climate change program, has been tied up in litigation for years.

The talks are occurring as Pennsylvania’s budget approaches four months late, and counties and nonprofits increasingly sound the alarm about the impasse.

Harrisburg has seen more than 130 legislative fundraisers and two international trips since the June 30 budget deadline.

Pennsylvania has made $40 million on frozen cash during the budget impasse. But it won’t pass on interest to service providers once that funding is released.

State House Democrats passed a $50.3 billion plan, while GOP leaders again emphasized spending concerns.