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Gov. Wolf Will Allow Budget Bill to Become Law

Governor Tom Wolf announced Sunday that he will let the $31.5 billion budget bill become law on Monday without his signature. However, Wolf says he will not sig...
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Governor Tom Wolf announced Sunday that he will let the $31.5 billion budget bill become law on Monday without his signature.

However, Wolf says he will not sign it unless it includes a revenue package.

“If a revenue package were already on my desk, I would have been proud to sign it,” said Governor Tom Wolf. “If a revenue package is passed before midnight on Monday, I will be equally as proud to sign it then. But if the General Assembly fails to pass a responsible revenue package by tomorrow evening, this bill will become law without my signature.”

Lawmakers have until midnight Monday to reach a compromise.

The 2016/2017 proposed spending plan calls for more education funding, allowing gambling at airports and online and higher tobacco taxes.

After last year’s lengthy budget impasse, it looks like lawmakers will reach an agreement months sooner.

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