The LuLac Edition #4,474, February 24th, 2021

 

WRITE ON WEDNESDAY

Our “Write On Wednesday” logo.

This week we present a letter to the editor regarding Governor  Wolf’s budget. The writer asks that the normally recalcitrant GOP to take a fair look at it.

GOP SHOULD GIVE WOLF BUDGET AN HONEST HEARING

Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed state budget deserves a hearing for two reasons.

First, significantly increasing state aid to local school districts makes it possible for them to eliminate and/or reduce unfair per capita and earned income taxes and perhaps to also reduce unpopular real estate taxes.

Second, by increasing the top income tax rate and by increasing the non-taxable income amount, it has the effect of increasing taxes on those who have the financial ability to pay higher taxes and lowering taxes for those who need a tax cut.

It has the same effect as a graduated income tax. Yes, the Republican-controlled House and Senate should give serious consideration to Wolf’s proposed budget.

But will they?

David L. Faust