Pennsylvania budget would leave billions unspent, boost education funding – By Associated Press (Trib Live) / July 7, 2022
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania House, nearly a week into the state’s new fiscal year, began passing budget legislation Thursday to add billions into surplus accounts, significantly boost education spending and fund new environmental programs.
The House passed the main budget bill with little debate on a 180-20 vote hours after representatives were briefed on the details. All of the no votes were Republicans.
Leaders of the majority GOP caucus touted the $42.8 billion spending plan for how it would affect transportation, police and election operations.
“One, it responsibly saves money, two, it responsibly invests money and three, while making sure that we’re taking care of today we’re also planning for tomorrow,” House Speaker Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster, told reporters.
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