Smart Talk: Wolf uses line item to get state money flowing
What to look for on Smart Talk Wednesday, December 30, 2015:
Six months without a state budget came to a head Tuesday when Gov. Tom Wolf announced
Just two days short of six months without a state budget, an angry Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that he is utilizing his line item veto power and will not approve a $30 billion spending plan passed last week by Republican majorities in the House and Senate.
The governor used harsh language and said Republicans left Harrisburg last week without doing their jobs.
Wolf further criticized Republicans for backing away from what was described as the framework of a budget compromise last November. $23.3 billion will be released to Pennsylvania’s schools and social service organizations.
Republicans countered that they enacted a budget that holds the line on spending and taxes.
On a special edition of Smart Talk, we’ll discuss the governor’s actions, what happens next, and how it impacts the state.
You’ll hear from:
Rep. Madeleine Dean, of Montgomery County, a Democratic member of the House Appropriations Committee.
Rep. Seth Grove of York County, Republican member of the House Appropriations Committee.
Jay Himes, Executive Director, PA Association of School Business Officials.
John Callahan, Sr. Director of Government Affairs PSBA.
Steve Esack, Capitol reporter for the Allentown Morning Call.
Chris Comisac, reporter with the online news service Capitolwire.
