Fight over natural gas tax break divides Pa. Democrats

Lawmakers in Harrisburg have never overridden a veto from Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf.

State Rep. Gerald Mullery, D-Luzerne, said that could change if the governor follows through with plans to veto a bill that would offer tax breaks to companies that use Pennsylvania natural gas to produce fertilizers and other chemicals.

Mullery said northeastern Pennsylvania needs the jobs, particularly after the state decided to close down a state prison and a facility for people with intellectual disabilities.

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