Pennsylvania’s Capital City isn’t exactly a beacon of effective government right now. Not only have state lawmakers in Harrisburg failed to pass a state budget on time for the fifth straight year, but the City of Harrisburg is also facing its own struggles. The state is pressuring the city to repay $2.3 million in grants for a project at Reservoir Park after the city missed multiple deadlines, and the spokesperson for Mayor Wanda Williams is currently on administrative leave amid rumors that an anonymous letter critical of Williams was sent to City Council leaders. On top of all that, the city once again canceled its Fourth of July fireworks at a time when there’s no shortage of fireworks within city government.
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