Governor Tom Wolf sits down with PennLive's Wallace McKelvey

Governor Tom Wolf sits down one on one with PennLive's Wallace McKelvey March 11, 2015. James Robinson, PennLive.com

(James Robinson)

As demonstrated by Tuesday's meeting with Republican leadership, Gov. Tom Wolf plans to play an active role in how his proposed budget moves through the Legislature.

"The governor told Republican leaders he wants to be personally involved," said spokesman Jeff Sheridan. "He doesn't want to wait for a budget to come to him."

In the wake of Tuesday's meetings, House and Senate Republicans are organizing work groups that will analyze the larger components of the budget, such as pensions and taxes. Reed said they could begin meeting as soon as Thursday.

But it's unlikely the final budget will bear much resemblance to the one Wolf proposed on March 3 despite his frequent calls for it to be viewed holistically.

"I do not think there are any Republican votes for the governor's budget as a whole," said House Majority Leader Dave Reed on Wednesday.

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Sheridan said it's important to recognize that the process has just begun.

"(Wolf's) ready to work with them, but he's not willing to compromise on his principles or his priorities," he said.

Elements such as increased education spending will remain key components of the budget, Sheridan said.

"How you arrive at those ends . . . that's where (Republicans) may have their own ideas," he said. "That's what he's looking forward to talking about."