The best thing for lawmakers to do until there’s a new governor? How about ‘Nothing?’

HARRISBURG PATRIOT-NEWS EDITORIAL: There’s a growing tide of speculation in Har-risburg’s political circles that strengthened Republican majorities in the state House and Senate might try to hand Gov. Tom Corbett some political victories before he leaves office in mid-January…

Traditionally, outgoing governors, who are unaccountable to voters either through retirement or defeat, have refrained from pushing for legislative action before their successors take office. And lawmakers have joined them in that effort…

While there is no doubt that Pennsylvania faces huge challenges and a yawning budget deficit, the best thing for lawmakers to do until Corbett leaves office and Wolf takes over is nothing at all… (more)

Share