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* No, not ours. Pennsylvania’s…
The nine-month-long Pennsylvania budget impasse is over.
In a news conference on Wednesday, Gov. Tom Wolf said while he won’t sign the Republicans’ $6.6 billion no-new-taxes spending package, he won’t veto it either.
That means it will lapse into law on Sunday, and complete a $30 billion budget.
“To allow us to move on from the problems that have plagued 2015-16, I am going to allow this bill to become law,” he said.
But while making the announcement, the Democrat criticized the spending plan, saying “This budget doesn’t work. The math doesn’t work, and that’s a real problem. But we need to keep our commonwealth working.”
So, we’re the last state without a budget. Hooray!
…Adding… Heh…
Enough nonsense, Illinois. PA settled on a budget, why can't you? #BudgetBeard pic.twitter.com/MzVAw9SS5H
— Chris Kaergard (@ChrisKaergard) March 23, 2016
I think he should shave his head.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 1:47 pm
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Here’s why: “Gov. Tom Wolf had received increasing pressure from Democratic lawmakers to relent on this veto threat, and some raised the possibility of voting with majority Republicans to override Wolf.”
Comment by first time Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 1:49 pm
In the spirit of baseball season. ..can we swap governors?
Comment by Gordon Willis Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 1:49 pm
So what’s the message? In a hold out situation, Republicans win, or legislatures win?
Comment by A worker Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 1:51 pm
That’s good news for citizens, taxpayers, AND voters…of Pennsylvania.
Comment by LizPhairTax Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 1:51 pm
Rich, that headline was cruel.
Comment by MissingG Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 1:51 pm
==So, we’re the last state without a budget. Hooray!==
Explains #Winning
It never made sense to me before. /s
Comment by AC Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 1:52 pm
But, but… but what will become of Gov. Wolf’s “Turnaround Agenda”
What about the SuperStars?
Ugh.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 1:52 pm
Rich, you rapscallion! I had already put on my party hat!
Comment by Johnny Pyle Driver Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 1:53 pm
Sad, but what is sadder is that we’ll probably still have an impasse when PA finishes it’s FY 17 budget. Our governor doesn’t care that we don’t have a budget.
Comment by Norseman Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 1:53 pm
Simple Plan-
“Last One Standing”
How many times are you gonna try to shut me out?
I told you once, told you twice, I ain’t gonna turn back around
You can say whatever, try to mess with me
I don’t care, I’m not scared
You don’t have to say your sorry, save your sympathy
With a friend like you, I don’t need an enemy
I would give you time if you were worth it
But guess what, you’re not worth it
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, I’m always gonna be the last one standing
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, ’cause I’m never gonna give up trying
And now I’m ready to go, I’m here, I’m waiting for you
And I’m gonna be the last one standing
The last one standing
Did you think that I would surrender easily?
Just like that, you were getting rid of me
Is that the way you saw it all go down?
I don’t think, I don’t think so
There’s not a word you can say I haven’t heard before
So give it up, give it up unless you want a little more
You think you’re pretty tough, so let’s throw down
It’s alright, I’m alright
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, I’m always gonna be the last one standing
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, ’cause I’m never gonna give up trying
And now I’m ready to go, I’m here, I’m waiting for you
And I’m gonna be the last one standing
I won’t give up, I keep trying
(I’m always gonna be the last one standing)
It’s not over, I keep fighting
(I’m always gonna be the last one standing)
I won’t give up, I keep trying
(I’m always gonna be the last one standing)
It’s not over, I keep fighting
I keep fighting!
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, I’m always gonna be the last one standing
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, ’cause I’m never gonna give up trying
And now I’m ready to go, I’m here, I’m waiting for you
And I’m gonna be the last one standing [x2]
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, the last one standing [x2]
Comment by Anon221 Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 1:55 pm
- first time - Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 1:49 pm:
Here’s why: “Gov. Tom Wolf had received increasing pressure from Democratic lawmakers to relent on this veto threat, and some raised the possibility of voting with majority Republicans to override Wolf.”
Exactly, now switch the parties and replace Wolf with Rauner and the impasse is over.
Comment by burbanite Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 1:56 pm
Actually, we have a de facto budget that has out-of-control spending, historic deficits and does not fund vital core functions.
That’s a first in Illinois history.
Who says Rauner isn’t shakin’ things up?
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 1:56 pm
The pressure from special needs groups doesn’t seem to bother Madigan. Am I wrong?
Comment by Rhino Slider Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 1:56 pm
@A worker, Probably legislatures. As with here, Pennsylvania elected a governor of one party and gave a decisive win to a legislature of another. Only difference is they gave Wolf a much bigger win than we gave Rauner, while their legislative map is much more strongly gerrymandered to favor their incumbent legislative party than ours is.
Comment by Angry Chicagoan Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 1:57 pm
I would love to see a $30 billion/yr budget.
Comment by Blue dog dem Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 1:58 pm
I think I may have dislocated my finger eagerly clicking on this link…
– MrJM
Comment by @MisterJayEm Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 2:01 pm
Im moving to Pittsburgh.
Comment by Magic carpet ride Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 2:03 pm
After looking at that beard, i don’t think we should ever have a budget, let it grow.
Is question of the day going to be, should Governor Rauner sign the budget that has $4 billion unaccounted for just to have a State budget? Or have we already done that one?
Comment by Ahoy! Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 2:03 pm
Did the Pennsylvania governor just have his rear end handed to him at the polls by voters able to voice their opinions on his agenda and the people he supports? If so, this is a good analogy for Illinois.
Comment by Albany Park Patriot Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 2:09 pm
HBO - “Dad’s Home State?” - Season 2, Episode 25
Bizzaro Bruce takes selfies with students at Pat’s Philly Cheesesteaks. Bizarro Diana visits a YMCA in Harrisburg, wonders if they’d consider changing the name on the building. Bizarro Diana’s Bizzaro State Employee donates Steelers football tickets to charity. Bizzaro Lance tweets pictures to Philly legislator from Pirates spring training, Bizzaro “ck” emails towns surrounding Erie about town hall votes, Bizzaro Goldberg writes a letter to the Ben Frankiln Society. Television’s Kramer and George narrate. Comedy, 81 Minutes.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 2:13 pm
Missing G +1
Comment by ORD Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 2:14 pm
OW with all do respect, is it odd we never hear of the SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE of the PA GA. Why is that. No snark.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 2:19 pm
=== is it odd we never hear of the SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE of the PA GA. Why is that===
Because we live in Illinois?
That has to be the weirdest comment of the day that made it through the filters. Seriously.
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 2:21 pm
Rich Miller just trying to reinforce the point OW makes is that “Governors Own. We hear of a gov two states away because he wears the jacket too.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 2:30 pm
==I think he should shave his head.==
I think he should shave the Governor’s head.
And Illinois’ Governor, not Pennsylvania’s.
Comment by Linus Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 2:44 pm
Sucking up the ideological pride for the good of the State and the people you serve Governor. Such an amateur.
That guy in PA is weak and he obviously doesn’t understand -short term pain is acceptable for long term progress.
Full snark!
Comment by DuPage Bard Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 3:02 pm
Man what a tease. I got all excited. We are just every kind of suck.
Comment by Honeybear Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 3:22 pm
Grisly Adams does not look amused.
Comment by Honeybear Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 4:26 pm
Illinois is number one! Yay! Take that WI and IN!
Comment by State Worker THX 1138 Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 5:21 pm
Win for one of Governor Rauner’s constituencies (Steelers season ticket holders)
Comment by Jimmy CrackCorn Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 5:40 pm
- Anonymous -,
After clarification, understood.
Crazy. Same as it ever was, no matter the year, state, or situational premise… Governors own. They always do.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 5:46 pm
You probably can’t name the legislative leaders in Kansas either. But it was the threat from moderate Republicans to join with Democrats that forced Governor Brownback to drop his hardline partisan agenda and right that state’s budget.
I am sure Oswego Willy recalls Governor Rauner promising he’d be nothing like Brownback.
Another broken promise.
Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 5:56 pm
Is Duck Dynasty becoming a sponsor of CapFax?
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Mar 23, 16 @ 8:38 pm
I’m sure if Rauner presents a “no new taxes”/sequestration budget, the Democrats will breath a sigh of relief and cry “Finally! Let’s get this bill to a vote!”
Comment by lake county democrat Thursday, Mar 24, 16 @ 8:58 am