The governor's budget proposal certainly has people talking.
Some said they like what they see while others are still leery of the plan.
People know change in Harrisburg won't be easy but Governor Tom Wolf's budget proposal certainly shakes things up. And a few of the new tax proposals have people talking. Like cutting the property tax.
"Oh, that would be nice. I could live with that, but if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is," said Jane Schaffer of Bethlehem.
Surprisingly, it's the proposed sales tax increase that is getting a lot of praise from residents of the Commonwealth. It hasn't gone up in 50 years.
"Increasing personal income tax isn't fair to everyone because of their income, but the sales tax increase is great," said Rob Weidner.
Some said going from 6 percent to 6.6 percent is a drop in the bucket.
"I don't think that's a huge difference. I don't think it would really impact me, but I've worked in retail for my whole life and I know that people will complain about that," said Tara Simpson.
"Everybody pays. People that come in here from New Jersey to buy cigarettes they pay, people who come in to visit the state pay, everybody helps support the state that way," said Weidner.
There are still months before the final budget will be voted on. Many said they want to see two things: first, that the Republican controlled house and senate can work with the governor. And second, that state leaders are not sweeping away problems like the state deficit.
"I have my doubts. If we've got such a huge debt that the state is in, I think we need to get that under control and I'm not sure," said Schaffer.
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