Budget negotiations are underway in Harrisburg, the first press briefing of the day was held in Senator Jay Costa's office at 10:30 am followed by a private meeting with democratic leadership and Governor Wolf at 11:16.

Senator Jay Costa.

Liquor privatization and pension reform.

I've got a real concern about expanding gaming.

Governor Tom Wolf.

First time I've done this.

Speaker Mike Turzai and Senate Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati in the Capitol newsroom at 2:52pm.

We don't think this is negotiating in good faith.

A 700 million dollar pension increase this year.

Democratic House Minority Leader Frank Dermody and Whip Mike Hanna in the Capitol newsroom 4:20pm.

It's ideology over common sense.

Right now it doesn't look good. Extreme conservatives are in control of the caucuses.