Kyle Mullins

State Rep. Kyle Mullins of Lackawanna County introduced the bill. The state would not contribute to the Keystone Saves plans, but employees whose bosses don't offer pension plans could set them up and contribute. Senate Republicans promise a review, but have blocked the concept before, despite Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity's support.

At downtown Scranton town hall, state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski and Rep. Kyle Mullins try to reassure nervous workers at Regional Hospital of Scranton and Moses Taylor Hospital.

SEIU will join local legislators and advocates to update the community on the future of Regional Hospital after the failed CHS deal.

Democrats defend the spending plan and portray its use of $1.6 billion in Rainy Day Fund money as a starting point for budget negotiations.