Governor Corbett Issues Statement on Federal Funding Cuts

Press Release from Tom Corbet, Pennsylvania Governor

Harrisburg – Governor Tom Corbett issued a statement in response to ongoing federal cuts from Washington impacting Pennsylvania’s education, health and welfare and other programs by nearly $220 million.

“As we look at finalizing this year’s budget, and into the future, Pennsylvania simply cannot afford to replace all the funds lost to federal sequestration. The cost to Pennsylvania’s taxpayers would be devastating,” Corbett said.