We left Harrisburg today, one day short of our original schedule this week. Since there is no real progress on the budget, there is no need for the entire General Assembly to stay there, especially the Senate. Our leadership is ready for a meeting at any time and we will be on call when not in Harrisburg, from now until the budget is passed. I watched the Public Television show last evening featuring Joe Scarnati and the Governor. Joe gave a straight forward message of less spending and no new taxes. The Governor reiterated the scare tactics that he is famous for. I know that at least one statement he made last night, very emphatically I might add, will be proven false next week. He often says things that simply aren’t true, I hope that this time, he is held accountable for it.

- John