Pennsylvania Governor Rendell calls on budget approval for education and economic development programs
April 6th, 2010 - 12:34 am ICT by BNO NewsSHARON, PENNSYLVANIA (BNO NEWS) — Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell called on the General Assembly to approve a budget that will continue to make strong investments in education and economic development programs, the Office of the Governor announced on Monday.
“If the state backs away from its obligation to fund schools, local taxpayers will feel the brunt of the legislature’s actions with higher property taxes and less school quality.” Governor Rendell said.
Governor Rendell spoke during the beginning of his five-county tour to bring western state residents up to date on the Pennsylvania budget. The governor also pointed out that significant cuts have been made to keep the budget in balance and that it won’t require additional taxes although further cuts would have painful and lasting consequences.
“I have an obligation to the citizens of Pennsylvania to ensure that our state is prepared to weather the fiscal challenges that will arise when federal stimulus funding ends. My budget sets forth a realistic and reasonable approach to compensate for the loss of federal funds.”
As part of his budget proposal, Governor Rendell offered a tax fairness plan in order to close tax loopholes and impose taxes on large companies selling cigars and drilling for natural gas in Pennsylvania. The governor also proposed to lower Pennsylvania’s sales tax rate from 6 percent to 4 percent.
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