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As we enter the holiday season, many shoppers are juggling long grocery lists for that big family gathering and long gift lists for their loved ones. For some, this holiday season brings the excitement of shopping, cooking, and gift-wrapping. For others, this holiday season is a precursor to the hefty credit card statement or empty wallet.

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An eventful Monday before Thanksgiving in Harrisburg with the focus entirely on the State Budget. Governor Wolf spoke before the Pennsylvania Press Club and confirmed that he and the General Assembly have taken a step backwards in working toward an agreement to pass a state budget, which is now almost five months overdue. The framework agreement that appeared to be in place a week ago is no longer acceptable to either side. A method to reduce property taxes is now the main sticking point, as the two sides cannot agree on a formula for implementing the reduction. With that disagreement in mind, the State Senate held a vote on a budget amendment to eliminate property taxes in Pennsylvania. The vote failed 24-25.

Public attention in Harrisburg this week centered on the on-going controversy about Attorney General Kathleen Kane and the behind-the-scenes negotiations to resolve Pennsylvania’s state budget impasse. These issues garnered the headlines, but with the General Assembly continuing to work while awaiting an opportunity to consider a state budget proposal, there were other things being talked about in the halls of the Capitol.

As people gears up for the holiday festivities, scammers are taking advantage of the season to rob people of more than just holiday cheer.

State Budget Movement?

Tuesday, November 3rd was election day and the business of state government slowed this week while the results are analyzed. Let’s join the crowd.

Once again there was little progress toward resolving the state budget impasse in Harrisburg so we turn to Washington, DC for the big news of the week…

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