If you're looking for an objective look at spending in Pennsylvania, The Commonwealth Foundation is your best source of information.The Commonwealth Foundation has released two new analyses of the Pennsylvania State Budget.
Pennsylvania State Budget OverviewGet the Pennsylvania state budget overview here
* Think the state budget is only $29 billion? You might be surprised to learn that the total Pennsylvania operating budget is $66 billion, or $5,300 for every man, woman, and child.
* Think that the state government has a balanced budget, and therefore doesn't borrow like the federal government? Wrong! Pennsylvania state debt is $42 billion, an increase of 78% since Gov. Rendell took office. The state budget now includes over $1 billion on debt payments alone.
Pennsylvania Spending by DepartmentGet the facts on the state budget by department
* Have you heard that Gov. Rendell has slashed spending to the bone? In reality, he has increased the General Fund budget by 45%, or $9 billion, since taking office, more than double the rate of inflation.
* Think public schools and welfare are underfunded? Under Gov. Rendell, state spending on K-12 education increased 46%, and on Public Welfare by 68%
For more on the Pennsylvania State Budget, visit CommonwealthFoundation.org/Budget
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