 We cannot continue with the status quo in Pennsylvania, and this year's Republican budget would make things worse. By 2017, Pennsylvania's deficit will be $3 billion. The Republican budget is built on smoke and mirrors, like $1.5 billion in one-time fixes instead of responsible solutions. Harrisburg Republicans have passed years of fiscally irresponsible budgets. These Republican gimmicks have given Pennsylvania one of the worst credit ratings in the nation. Until we get our fiscal house in order, we won't be able to move our state forward and rebuild the middle class. It's time to do something different.