Pennsylvania lawmakers pass $40.8 billion state budget; Gov. Tom Wolf says he’ll sign it
PennLive.com
5 hrs ago
Charles Thompson, pennlive.com
The Pennsylvania General Assembly has passed a $40.8 billion state budget with a fair amount of bipartisan support for the investments it makes in schools and continuing economic relief from the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Friday, the budget passed the House on a 140-61 vote, and the Senate approved it by a 43-7 vote. The budget calls for no increase in personal or business taxes and directs more money to schools and human services programs. Supporters said the plan meets critical needs and offers a financial safety net for the future.