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APRIL 15, 2010 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

How Fast Is Harrisburg Spending Your Money?

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Pennsylvania state government is spending $66 Billion of YOUR money this fiscal year at a clip of

  • $180,000,000 per day.
  • $7,500,000 per hour.
  • $2,000 per second.

Here's what it looks like on a SPEND-O-METER

 


More Info: Budget & Spending 

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