GOP’s patchwork $29.1b budget in Pennsylvania speeds toward votes

Published June 30, 2014 9:31am ET



HARRISBURG, Pa. — A $29.1 billion Pennsylvania state government budget plan held together by a patchwork of cash diversions and other maneuvers was poised for its first floor votes Monday, the last day of the fiscal year after a rocky spring session for Republican majorities.

Republicans, who control the Legislature, unveiled the main appropriations bill Sunday night during an unusual weekend session as the clocked ticked down on the fiscal year. House and Senate floor votes on it were expected Monday, while a large companion bill had not been finished as of Sunday night.

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