2020-2021 budget

Democrats satisfied with Wolf budget request

BY: - February 4, 2020

After a budget address that included a laundry list of liberal priorities — from gun control and charter school reforms to LGBT non-discrimination and more money for human services programs, Democratic lawmakers stood by Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday. 

In his 6th budget, Wolf mixes old plans with new pitches for college grants, universal kindergarten

BY: and - February 4, 2020

Now, in his sixth budget address, Wolf doubled down on his self-proclaimed title as the “education governor” by pushing progressive policies for learners from cradle to college, as well as cash infusions for gun violence reduction initiatives and workforce development programs. 

Five Big Takeaways from Gov. Tom Wolf’s 6th budget address

BY: - February 4, 2020

Gov. Tom Wolf had a few surprises in his more than $36 billion budget proposal announced Tuesday at the Capital for the fiscal year beginning July 1.