HARRISBURG, March 3, 2015 – State Sen. Judy Schwank issued the following statement today after listening to Gov. Tom Wolf present his first budget proposal to a joint session of the General Assembly:
“Gov. Wolf has presented an assertive and wide ranging budget that opens the door to many opportunities for the commonwealth. He has boldly addressed some issues that have been neglected for too long, and it is important to note that the budget is a starting point and we have a lot of work ahead to find consensus.
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“I intend to spend the ensuing days and weeks, especially in my role as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, to get into the details on this budget and determine how it impacts my constituents.
“I’m pleased that the governor has not wavered on his commitment to education – not just K-12 but also our community colleges, technical institutions and state universities. It’s encouraging as well that the burden of school property taxes on too many of our citizens is also front-and-center on the governor’s agenda.
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“I’m ready to get to work not only to learn the details but also talk with my constituents about their perspective on the budget,” Sen. Schwank said.
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