Governor Wolf has compromised on taxes, liquor reform, and pension reform, but he will not compromise on the mathematical reality of Pennsylvania’s financial situation.
As we approach the 2016-17 budget deadline, Gov. Wolf is fighting for a $250 million increase to basic education funding, as well as $30 million for early childhood education, and $30 million for special education.
Governor Wolf earlier this morning on KDKA said he believes we can balance the budget, provide an additional $250 million for basic education, and include $34 million to address the heroin crisis without raising the Personal Income or Sales Taxes.
Governor Wolf has spent much of his past three months at roundtables across Pennsylvania discussing local and statewide efforts to combat opioid abuse.
Fighting back against this public health crisis is a top priority for Governor Wolf and his administration.