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Senator Applauds Compromise In 2016-17 Budget Negotiations After Last Year's Lengthy Impasse

Matt Rourke
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In contrast to last year’s lengthy impasse, Pennsylvania lawmakers and Governor Tom Wolf appear to be close to an on-schedule budget deal. State Senator Jay Costa says neither party wants a repeat of 2015 and joins us to talk about what can be found in this recent budget, including pension reform, gambling tax changes and education funding formula changes.

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