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Labor Department seeks $105 million; requests $104 million boost for service and infrastructure fund as call-wait times fall
Summary
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry told the House Appropriations Committee on Feb. 24 that the governor's proposed budget raises the department's operating appropriation from about $94'$95 million to $105 million and seeks a large boost for the Service and Infrastructure Improvement Fund (SIF).
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry told the House Appropriations Committee on Feb. 24 that the governor's proposed budget raises the department's operating appropriation from about $94'$95 million to $105 million and seeks a large boost for the Service and Infrastructure Improvement Fund (SIF).
Chairman Mark Struzzi laid out the figures as testimony began, saying the proposed operating increase is roughly $10 million, or about 10 percent, and that the SIF request would rise from about $68 million to $104 million, roughly a 53 percent increase. "I lay that out so that as we go into the questioning, you're prepared to answer those questions and address . . . requested increases," Struzzi said.
Madam Secretary Walker and senior deputies said the additional SIF request supports…
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