Gov. Josh Shapiro is trying to wrap up his first budget by Saturday’s start of the new fiscal year, as the Democrat works to balance Pennsylvania’s politically divided Legislature.
is trying to wrap up his first budget by Saturday's start of the new fiscal year, as he works to balance Pennsylvania's politically divided Legislature in perhaps the biggest test yet of his political skills under the Capitol dome.
But top Democratic lawmakers have long opposed what they call "private school vouchers" — including this program — and that has sowed doubts about whether Shapiro can secure a deal in the coming days. Republicans, meanwhile, warn of the possibility of a recession and long-term deficits to argue that the state must restrain spending.Shapiro is holding private meetings with lawmakers at the governor's official residence, including with leaders of the Senate's Republican majority and the House's Democratic majority.
Republicans have sought to tamp down spending in Shapiro’s plan and to include more money for private schools, including $100 million for the "lifeline scholarships."
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Gov. Josh Shapiro quietly recalls pick for Pennsylvania Department of Health secretaryGov. Josh Shapiro has recalled his nomination for Pennsylvania Department of Health secretary: Dr. Debra Bogen, a pediatrician who had led Allegheny County’s Department of Health.
Leer más »
Historic site preserves and shares Doukhobor history in SaskatchewanThe Doukhobor Dugout House at Blaine Lake is open Saturdays in July.
Leer más »
Three Shapiro Cabinet nominees to assume their positions without a confirmation voteThe state constitution provides for nominees to be considered confirmed if the Senate doesn't act on their confirmation in 25 legislative session days since their nomination was received from the governor's office.
Leer más »
The Yankees will try to spin this Josh Donaldson debacle until the moment they end itBoone is never going to disrespect a Yankee publicly. So ignore the words. View Boone’s actions.
Leer más »