WASHINGTON STATEMENT ON THE 2007-08 BUDGET PROCESS


Washington

            HARRISBURG, June 30 –- State Sen. LeAnna Washington (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) this evening offered the following statement related to the 2007-08 General Fund budget:

            “I am deeply concerned that Pennsylvania has run up against the Constitutional deadline for the passage of the state budget,” Washington said. “We need to ensure that Pennsylvania has a reasonable spending plan in place.

            “The House, Senate and the governor should come together quickly and reach an agreement on a spending plan that meets the needs of all Pennsylvanians.”