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Pa. legislature making few cuts, no promises to tap hefty reserves as state faces massive budget shortfall

As the state lays off thousands of employees and makes other cuts, Senate Republicans recently hired a politically connected budget consultant with a six-figure salary.

Both the state House and Senate have passed temporary rules allowing remote voting, yet some members still choose to come into the Capitol.
Both the state House and Senate have passed temporary rules allowing remote voting, yet some members still choose to come into the Capitol.Read moreDAN GLEITER / PennLive / Patriot News via AP