HARRISBURG, February 7, 2012 – Following Governor Tom Corbett’s budget address on, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) provided the following statement:
“With this budget address, Governor Corbett has once again proven his disconnect with Pennsylvania citizens. Despite what the governor may have said today, the reality is Pennsylvania’s job creation has been stagnant, economic development is at a standstill and public education – which is still dealing with last year’s billion dollar body blow – is getting hit again.
While we are in dire need of investments, the governor has chosen to cut critical programs and services our middle and low income families have come to depend upon, while making zero effort to create jobs and boost economic development. Job creation and economic must be our top priority moving forward. » Read More
