Cook Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Mar. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $45.8 billion budget proposal for the 2023-24 fiscal year:

Stambaugh Concerned About Overspending in Governor’s Budget Proposal

Mar. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $45.8 billion budget proposal would continue untenable levels of spending, depleting the Commonwealth of its billions in reserves in just a few years, Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata) said after the governor presented his plan to the General Assembly today.

Schemel Questions Overspending in Governor’s Budget Proposal

Mar. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – The 2023-24 budget proposal presented by Gov. Josh Shapiro today would increase state expenditures by 5.9%, outstripping the Commonwealth’s rate of growth. As with past budget proposals from former Gov. Tom Wolf, Shapiro’s budget wish list would grow government at an unsustainable rate, according to Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin).

Zimmerman and Other Legislators Celebrate Pennsylvania’s Birthday

Mar. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster/Berks) and 14 other legislators gathered in a filled Capitol Rotunda to memorialize the day 342 years ago when King Charles II granted the Charter of Pennsylvania to William Penn to settle a debt owed to his father.

Kuzma Urges Vehicle Owners to Participate in Event to Turn in Illegible License Plates

Mar. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Andrew Kuzma (R-Allegheny/Washington) today reminded vehicle owners that if their license plates are difficult to read, replacement plates are available for free. To help facilitate the process to turn in the illegible plate for a new one, Kuzma is teaming up with the City of Monongahela Police Department for an event on Saturday, March 18,

More Than a Dozen Female Representatives Call on Zabel to Resign, Says Marcell

Mar. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG — In reaction to Friday’s announcement that Rep. Mike Zabel (D-Delaware) will not be resigning from the House, more than a dozen female state representatives led by Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) delivered a letter to Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia) and Zabel on Monday renewing the call for his resignation.

Register Now for Mackenzie’s March Veterans Assistance Hours

Mar. 06, 2023 /

BETHLEHEM – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is offering Veterans Assistance Hours each month at her Bethlehem office to provide aid to local veterans. The next service hours will be held on Wednesday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1425 Mountain Dr. N in Bethlehem.

Register Now for Barton’s March Veterans Assistance Hours

Mar. 06, 2023 /

TAMAQUA – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) is offering Veterans Assistance Hours each month at his Tamaqua office to provide aid to local veterans. The next service hours will be held on Thursday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 202 E. Broad St. in Tamaqua.

Kutz Named to Appropriations Committee

Mar. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) has been named to the House Appropriations Committee, which crafts the state budget each year.

York County Delegation Receives High Marks from Americans for Prosperity

Mar. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Chapter of Americans for Prosperity (AFP) announced its scorecard for the 2021-2022 Legislative Session in Harrisburg this week. AFP is a grassroots organization dedicated to exposing government spending, debt issues, crony capitalism, and supporting pro-growth, pro-freedom policies in Pennsylvania and our nation.