Scarnati: Proposed Budget Spending is a Major Concern
WARREN - Since Governor Ed Rendell announced his proposed 2010/2011 state budget on Tuesday, Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati has been and is still examining the merits of the product. Clearly, his first concern was the level of overall spending.
“At first glance, during this severe economic downturn, I have a real problem with increasing our spending level by over 4.1%,” Scarnati stated. “While working families and job creators are struggling with their own budgets, I find it irresponsible that the Commonwealth would even consider such a dramatic increase, much less pass it as a final budget.”
Scarnati mentioned that from his perspective, this year’s thought process will be much the same as it was last year. The budget must reflect the fiscal realities of the Pennsylvania family, it must not contain a broad-based tax increase, and it must be sustainable.
“Moving forward, it is my sincere hope that as we begin the 2010/2011 budget negotiations, all parties involved will come to the table with an understanding of the aforementioned principles,” Scarnati added. “If that is the case, then I am confident we can get a practical, sensible budget completed on time.”
“Recently the Governor has provided the General Assembly with his proposals and now it is vital that we examine each in a thoughtful, diligent manner,” Scarnati said. “However, after quick analysis of the Governor’s spending levels, tax increases, and his new sales tax plan, I would be remiss if I didn’t note genuine concern with the initial product. Now is the time to show the citizens of the Commonwealth that we recognize their concerns with out of control spending and unnecessary tax increases.”
“With that said, I look forward to further evaluating the Governor’s proposals, and working with the members of the Legislature and the Administration to bring about a final 2010/2011 state budget,” Scarnati concluded.
from Scarnati's office
“At first glance, during this severe economic downturn, I have a real problem with increasing our spending level by over 4.1%,” Scarnati stated. “While working families and job creators are struggling with their own budgets, I find it irresponsible that the Commonwealth would even consider such a dramatic increase, much less pass it as a final budget.”
Scarnati mentioned that from his perspective, this year’s thought process will be much the same as it was last year. The budget must reflect the fiscal realities of the Pennsylvania family, it must not contain a broad-based tax increase, and it must be sustainable.
“Moving forward, it is my sincere hope that as we begin the 2010/2011 budget negotiations, all parties involved will come to the table with an understanding of the aforementioned principles,” Scarnati added. “If that is the case, then I am confident we can get a practical, sensible budget completed on time.”
“Recently the Governor has provided the General Assembly with his proposals and now it is vital that we examine each in a thoughtful, diligent manner,” Scarnati said. “However, after quick analysis of the Governor’s spending levels, tax increases, and his new sales tax plan, I would be remiss if I didn’t note genuine concern with the initial product. Now is the time to show the citizens of the Commonwealth that we recognize their concerns with out of control spending and unnecessary tax increases.”
“With that said, I look forward to further evaluating the Governor’s proposals, and working with the members of the Legislature and the Administration to bring about a final 2010/2011 state budget,” Scarnati concluded.
from Scarnati's office
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