Dem. Senators Setting Priorities
With the new session of the state legislature underway, Democratic lawmakers are setting their priorities.
Senator Mike Stack is the new Democratic vice-chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and he says he wants to see a "responsible" state budget that encourages growth in the state's economy.
"It's going to be a rocky time, and we've got to make sure that we keep the economy rolling in a stable way, and make sure Pennsylvanians' interests for the future are protected," he said, adding that lawmakers need to "spend the state money in a responsible way so that the state once again is functioning smoothly and we're creating jobs and people are holding onto jobs"
Stack said that he will continue to advocate for senior citizens, education, health care and jobs.
He said, "The number one thing is: We've got to get the economy under control. All the other things fall into line after that."
Senator Andy Dinniman agrees, saying lawmakers first priority should be the economy. He wants to address Pennsylvania’s growing deficit and balance the budget without raising taxes. Dinniman said that the legislature is expected to take on a number of important issues this session, including healthcare reform, legislative redistricting and the possible expiration of electric rate caps.
Sen. Dinniman is the new Democratic chairman of the Senate Education Committee. A lifelong educator and former school board member, Sen. Dinniman holds a doctorate in education. He says that education is one of the largest appropriations in the state budget. He says he will continue to work to
ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and that Pennsylvania’s students have access to quality education.
Senator Mike Stack is the new Democratic vice-chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and he says he wants to see a "responsible" state budget that encourages growth in the state's economy."It's going to be a rocky time, and we've got to make sure that we keep the economy rolling in a stable way, and make sure Pennsylvanians' interests for the future are protected," he said, adding that lawmakers need to "spend the state money in a responsible way so that the state once again is functioning smoothly and we're creating jobs and people are holding onto jobs"
Stack said that he will continue to advocate for senior citizens, education, health care and jobs.
He said, "The number one thing is: We've got to get the economy under control. All the other things fall into line after that."
Senator Andy Dinniman agrees, saying lawmakers first priority should be the economy. He wants to address Pennsylvania’s growing deficit and balance the budget without raising taxes. Dinniman said that the legislature is expected to take on a number of important issues this session, including healthcare reform, legislative redistricting and the possible expiration of electric rate caps.
Sen. Dinniman is the new Democratic chairman of the Senate Education Committee. A lifelong educator and former school board member, Sen. Dinniman holds a doctorate in education. He says that education is one of the largest appropriations in the state budget. He says he will continue to work to
ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and that Pennsylvania’s students have access to quality education.
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