Cephas: Wolf budget proposal would capitalize on strong resources

Rep. Morgan B. Cephas    February 8, 2022 | 4:10 PM

HARRISBURG, Feb. 8 – State Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., released the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget address today.

“First, I want to echo the sentiment of our governor that ‘we're ready to build.’ Coming off two years of life-changing events, with a budget surplus, we have the opportunity to pay our bills and make lasting investments for Pennsylvanians.

“At its heart, we all know that a state budget is a financial plan that reflects our priorities – we must ensure that those priorities align with what the public values and helps us care for the most vulnerable.”

In addition to the Wolf administration's historic investments in school funding, Cephas stated the following priorities for the 192nd Legislative District this budget season:

  • Investments in gun violence prevention.
  • Building an equitable education system.
  • Increasing health equity.
  • Access to housing and rental assistance.
  • Small business investments.

“I am glad to see a budget that reflects these priorities and will work this legislative session to support these investments,” she said.

“Prioritizing these areas helps us to recover from the enduring impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic turmoil we experienced over the last two years while looking beyond recovery and into the future of our communities and our commonwealth.”

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