Jul. 08, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – The fiscal year 2022-23 state budget passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives by a vote of 180-20 and House Republican leaders hailed the spending plan as historic in its investment in Pennsylvania while ensuring fiscal responsibility to provide stability in future years.
Jul. 08, 2022 /
HARRISBURG?– Following the news of UPMC’s announcement of its intention to close In Touch Hospice in Somerset Township, Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) is expressing major concern over the health and well-being of patients who depend upon this service.
Jul. 08, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Jones (R-York) released the following statement on the 2022-23 state budget passed yesterday by the state House and today by the Senate:
Jul. 08, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery) today offered the following statement after the General Assembly approved a state budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year:
Jul. 08, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – The governor on Thursday signed legislation authored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) that helps remove obstacles for employment licensure for military service members, veterans and their spouses.
Jul. 08, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Following House passage of a 2022-23 state budget that helps businesses, families, seniors and students while saving for the future and not raising taxes, Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) issues this statement:
Jul. 08, 2022 /
HARRISBURG—The Senate today unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to end the criminality of “homosexual” acts in the Pennsylvania Crimes Code. The bill already passed the House unanimously and was sent to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature.
Jul. 08, 2022 /
HARRISBURG -- Following House passage of the 2022-23 Pennsylvania state budget, Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) provided the following statement applauding the $225 million in funding to expand affordable housing and target blight remediation.
Jul. 08, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware) released the following statement on the 2022-23 state budget passed yesterday:
Jul. 08, 2022 /
Budget prioritizes education, agriculture, business, while saving money for future needs.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – As fiscal responsibility and targeted investments remain top priorities, Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) announced the 2022-23 budget, which totals $42.8 billion, passed the House. He released the following statement:
Jul. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – The $42.8 billion budget passed by the House this week makes historic investments in education, public safety, infrastructure and taxpayer relief for vulnerable Pennsylvanians, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).
Jul. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union) commented on the passage of a new tax code bill aimed at driving economic growth and further investing in Pennsylvania’s small businesses.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Following passage of the 2022-23 state budget, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona), a member of the House Appropriations Committee that oversees the state budget, issued the following statement:
Jul. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – The $42.8 billion budget passed by the House this week pays off debt, saves money for the future, and makes critical investments in programs that help older adults, children and low-income families, according to Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon).
Jul. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – After the state House today in Harrisburg approved a balanced state budget with no new or increased taxes, local state Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks/Lancaster) – who voted for the spending plan – issued the following statement:
Jul. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) joined a bipartisan majority in the state House Thursday to support passage of the 2022-23 state budget, highlighting its investments in creeks and streams maintenance, election integrity, agriculture, education options, mental health care, support for seniors and more.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) Thursday applauded state budget-related language that ensures any money saved from the potential closure of state centers in Pennsylvania remains in the community to continue serving those with intellectual disabilities.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) issued the following statement in response to the 2022-23 state budget being passed by the House of Representatives:
Jul. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) today announced that his House bill providing protection to property taxpayers is on its way to the governor’s desk for signature.