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No Jim, this is actually a very irresponsible budget proposal which will only grow PA government even larger without the necessary revenue streams to sustain it in future years. It proposes to increase government spending by almost 8% while relying on revenue projections of 2.8%, including controversial revenue streams like marijuana legalization and increased taxes on games of chance which don't even exist as of this moment. Governor Shapiro also wants to raid the nearly three billion dollar General Fund surplus to cover the 3%+ shortfall. So, what happens when the state has an emergency and needs that money? I also think it's preposterous to blindly throw another 1 billion dollars at the failing public school system that continues to post terrible performance metrics and has virtually no accountability to the taxpayers. The state should be looking to implement competition with universal school choice where the funding follows the student and gives parents the freedom to choose a school that best fits their child’s unique needs. I would ask you not to support this unrealistic budget proposal but rather, look for ways to streamline our government, root out the waste, and address PA's growing public debt while holding the line on taxes and continuing to fund necessary programs.

It's a horrible budget and tax payers will be screwed for years to come. More lies from Democrats.