Gov. Corbett lays out budget proposal

http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-pa-corbett-budget-2013-20130205,0,949579.story FROM THE MORNING CALL HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett today laid out a bold, risky $28.4 billion budget plan that offers more money for public education provided lawmakers approve monumental changes in how booze is sold and state pensions are earned. While keeping taxes flat for a third straight year, Corbett would increase state spending for the first time in a tenure marked by steep budget cuts but no major tax increases. In 2013-14, Corbett would raise spending by 2.4 percent to $28.4 billion. He would do it by selling the state liquor system to fund a $200 million grant to public schools, and change the pension system for current workers and future employees to save a combined $310 million, and pay for $510 million in highway and bridge projects. Support Obama?Should The Federal Government Regulate Guns? Vote Now. www.newsmax.com/surveys/GunControl "Now is not the time to be timid in our approach," Corbett told the General Assembly. "Now is not the time to cling to old ideas and the status quo. Now is not the time to make small changes and expect big results. Now is the time to be truly innovative. Now is the time to embrace new ideas. And now is the time to be bold."