Pennsylvania’s ugly budget process has left a Frankenstein-like assortment sitting on Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk. It includes an aggressive gambling expansion bill, a $140 million tax package and $1.5 billion borrowing measure to bail out the state’s finances. Despite their distaste for it, lawmakers say it puts the state on sound financial footing for the foreseeable future after fighting persistent post-recession deficits.
ABC Channel 27, Oct. 30, 2017
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