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After 100 days of Senate Republicans putting politics ahead of people and refusing to negotiate in good faith on a state budget, House Democrats have had enough.
To show our true commitment to Pennsylvanians, I was proud last Wednesday to again cast my vote for a state budget that clearly shows an ability to govern through thoughtful compromise.
The first bipartisan budget plan the House sent to the Senate (H.B. 1330) on July 14 was met with silence. Last Wednesday, we in the House again raised our voices and votes and demanded Senate leaders take this seriously.
And it is serious. Schools, counties and organizations –like rape crisis centers and Head Start programs –are all feeling the effects of Senate inaction and have been forced to cut services or take out loans to cover expenses normally paid for with state funding.
What the Senate is doing isn’t governing. It’s weakness.
Please join me in calling on Senate Republican leaders to end their political games and pass the House state budget that funds schools and services, does not increase taxes, and is based on thoughtful compromise and a commitment to govern.
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