Gov. Tom Wolf calls for school funding increase, minimum wage boost

By Jack Tomczuk Posted on February 8, 2022

Gov. Wolf Proposes New Investments to Build Successful Future for Pennsylvania Families

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf delivers the budget address. After transforming the state’s budget from a severe shortfall to a record surplus over seven years, Governor Tom Wolf today outlined his vision for a generational investment in education and to raise wages, attract innovative industries and create good jobs that will make Pennsylvania an even better place to live and work. Harrisburg, PA – February 8, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf, in his last budget proposal before leaving office, asked lawmakers Tuesday to significantly boost funding for public education and raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage.

But Republican leaders in Harrisburg, who have often clashed with Wolf in budget negotiations over the years, seemed wary of the Democrat’s $43.7 billion spending plan, worried that the state’s financial position could be put in jeopardy.