The effect that $85 billion in automatic federal government spending cuts will have on Pennsylvania if they are fully implemented after beginning Friday at midnight is highlighted in a state-by-state breakdown by the Washington Post.
See some of the biggies below. See the full breakdown from the Post here.
- Pennsylvania will lose approximately $26.4 million in funding for primary and secondary education, putting around 360 teacher and aide jobs at risk.
- Pennsylvania would lose about $5,705,000 in environmental funding to ensure clean water and air quality, as well as prevent pollution from pesticides and hazardous waste.
- Pennsylvania will lose about $866,000 in funding for job search assistance, referral, and placement, meaning around 36,860 fewer people will get the help and skills they need to find employment.
