Friday, April 1, 2016

PA Budget Battle Lines Remain In Place Despite Temporary Resolution - Tony Romeo, CBS Philly

Governor Wolf’s decision to allow budget legislation to become law without his signature represents only a temporary truce in his battles with the legislature, not a sign of smoother sailing ahead. Earlier this month the Republican-controlled state House and Senate sent the Democratic governor legislation intended to complete the budget he partially vetoed in December. Dissatisfied but facing the prospect of schools closing for lack of funding, the governor reluctantly said last week he would allow the latest budget legislation to become law without putting his name on it. But as Franklin and Marshall College political analystTerry Madonna says, this battle will only continue. http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/03/27/pa-budget-battle-lines-remain-in-place-despite-temporary-resolution/