Senate OKs $150M flood relief package
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved a package of bills to provide state relief for victims of this year’s floods, including $150 million in borrowing.
The eight-bill package would provide low-interest loans for businesses and farmers, grants of as much as $10,000 for low-income residents whose losses exceed federal aid, and potential property-tax abatements for flood damage.
The proposed $150 million bond issue would cover the 25 percent state, county and local shares of highway, bridge and railroad repairs not expected to be covered by the federal government.
The bills await House consideration.
