GOP leaders say there are many wins for the people of Pennsylvania in state budgetPennsylvania is flush with cash and the 2022-2023 state budget reflects that. The $45 billion budget signed by Gov.
Tom Wolf Friday contains hundreds of millions in new funding for sectors of the commonwealth that often face the budget axe - or get less than what’s needed - when times are tough.Education is the biggest winner in the 2022-23 budget.
Early Learning Pennsylvania, a coalition of advocates focused on supporting young Pennsylvanians from birth to age five, said: “Public investment in high-quality pre-k has become a consensus issue in Pennsylvania; aligning political parties, rural, urban and suburban communities, and families across the commonwealth on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that improves the life chances of Pennsylvania’s children.
“I think for us the key is acknowledging that we are thrilled the legislature is adding additional funding to restore funding,” she said. The grants can be used to make homes more habitable overall and energy or water efficiency improvements or accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The budget also calls for additional investments in the Small Water and Sewer Program that benefits municipalities throughout the state. State parks and forests will be able to be rehabilitated, repaired and developed with a $100 million investment.
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