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Rendell optimistic of accord on state budget

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Harrisburg : PA : USA | 2 months ago

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After meeting with legislative leaders in a closed-door session last night, Gov. Ed Rendell made an abrupt turnaround and sounded much more optimistic about reaching an agreement on the state budget. "We are not there yet, but we have made progress toward restoring revenue cut from education...

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