It’s reality check time for Corbett budget

PATRIOT-NEWS:  ….   It’s true, Corbett’s budget adheres to his campaign promise to not raise state taxes. He proposes no new taxes or fees.

But he proposed substantial cuts in state aid to public schools. Every midstate school district would see cuts in basic education aid, ranging from 7 percent to 10 percent.

Corbett’s plan is a safe bet to lead to higher school property taxes as school boards try to make up the lost aid….  (more)

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