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Pennsylvania’s Budget Trick | Philadelphia News
Pennsylvania just passed a $50 billion budget that avoids touching the rainy day fund—but at a cost: lawmakers used a sneaky accounting trick called a “cycle roll” to delay Medicaid payments, creating a false savings illusion. While officials say services won’t be disrupted, healthcare providers may face cash flow crunches. This move, demanded by Senate Republicans, masks deeper fiscal problems and doesn’t solve the state’s structural deficit. Past use of this tactic hints at a pattern of temporary fixes that won’t heal Pennsylvania’s long-term financial wounds. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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