HARRISBURG – Reaction to the latest passed budget came from PA Senate Democrats. They said it’s deeply frustrating to see Senate Republicans waste more time instead of coming to the table to get a serious, responsible budget passed for the Commonwealth. What we got from Senate Republicans was another exercise in delay tactics. They know the budget they passed is not serious. It would raise local taxes, force cuts to health services and jobs, and leave school districts with debt that was incurred because of the budget impasse. They added that Senate and House Democrats have shown multiple times that we are willing to compromise to get a budget done. The House passed a budget for the second time weeks ago. We again implore them to work with us, the House, and the Governor to get a budget done that funds our obligations and maintains important education, health, and support services.
