After Gov. Tom Corbett announces his 2014-15 budget proposal on Tuesday, Feb. 4, House Democratic leaders will bring the budget debate directly to the people in the first-ever budget tweetup, where Pennsylvanians can ask questions and make their voices heard through the popular social media website Twitter, a press release announced last week.
Beginning at 7 p.m., state Democratic leaders will respond to questions and comments from the public.
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Participants are asked to used the Twitter hashtag #PABudgetChat to join in the conversation. Questions and comments, according to the release, prior to the budget address are welcomed by E-mailing PABudget@pahouse.net.
“There’s no topic too big, no detail too small when it comes to how the state’s spending plan impacts you and your family,” House Democratic Appropriations Committee Chairman Joe Markosek (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said. “During this tweetup, we’re ready to answer questions and hear your stories about how the Corbett years have impacted your family. House Democrats are all ears.”
As of press time, there are no Lower Bucks Democratic State Reps who have confirmed participation for the budget related social media event.
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“Whether it’s school funding, creating jobs, protecting the health and safety of Pennsylvanians, or stopping the excessive handouts to big corporations, Governor Corbett has shown a complete indifference to the needs and priorities of working families,” said Democratic Leader Frank Dermody, D-Allegheny. “House Democrats have planned a lively event to focus on what the budget means for real people, not the special interests.”
