By on May 30, 2014 at 4:48 PM, updated May 30, 2014 at 5:21 PM
June’s arrival for many Pennsylvanians signifies the start of summer fun – beaches, sun and outdoor activities. But at the state Capitol, it’s crunch time.
It’s more like final exam week times four (and possibly longer) for state lawmakers and key legislative staffers.
Their days ahead promise to be filled with information overload, tension, fatigue, badgering by lobbyists and special interests, and many difficult decisions related mostly to finalizing a 2014-15 budget plan by or close to June 30, when the fiscal year ends.
Full story: Big decisions await Pa. lawmakers when they return to Harrisburg on Monday Jan Murphy, The Patriot-News, 5/30/14