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PA House Passes Budget Bill, Heads to Senate

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a $31.55 billion budget bill Tuesday by a vote of 132-68. The spending plan includes a $250 millio...
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HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a $31.55 billion budget bill Tuesday by a vote of 132-68.

The spending plan includes a $250 million increase in education funding for pre-K through 12, including $200 million for basic education K-12, $30 million for pre-K and Head Start, and a $20 million increase for special education.

The budget includes revenue sources such as increased taxes on tobacco products, reforms to the liquor sales system, and expanded gaming.

There is no proposed increase in sales or income taxes.

The Senate must now vote on the bill.

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