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Blair County commissioners say state budget delay is straining county finances
Summary
Commissioner Webster warned that a state budget delayed six to seven weeks is forcing counties to draw on reserves, threatening interest income and potentially increasing costs for taxpayers; another commissioner echoed the call for lawmakers to return to Harrisburg.
Blair County commissioners on Thursday warned that a still-unfinished Pennsylvania state budget is starting to strain county finances and could raise costs for local taxpayers.
“There is much concern and consternation among the counties because of the fact that the budget has not been passed by the legislature and is now 6 or 7 weeks overdue,” Commissioner Webster said during the Aug. 21 commissioners meeting. He said counties without…
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