The eight-week delay in approving a budget for Pennsylvania boils down to how much each side is willing to spend.
Senate Republicans, who hold a strong majority, want to keep total spending close to anticipated revenues for the 2009-10 fiscal year, which began on June 30. Revenues are predicted to come in at $25.5 billion, and with some fund transfers and federal stimulus monies thrown-in, the Republican spending number is in the $27.5 billion range. House Democrats, who control the majority, and the Governor’s office want spending on the shy side of $28.5 billion, an amount they insist is needed to fund vital services. They need the votes for a tax increase to get spending to that level.
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