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.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) said today that area school districts will receive significant funding increases as part of the state’s investment in public school students in the fiscal year 2022-23 state budget.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the 2022-23 state budget:
Jul. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Labeling it a smart use of taxpayer dollars, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) joined an overwhelming number of his House colleagues in advancing a key piece of the legislative package which makes up the 2022-23 state budget.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation which was inspired by the death of a Johnstown K-9 police dog is on the verge of becoming law, according to state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown), the author of House Bill 940.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) today in Harrisburg voted for a fiscally responsible budget bill that was approved by the House and allocates nearly $42.8 billion in combined state spending and federal relief funds.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today joined a bipartisan majority of her House colleagues in passing the 2022-23 state budget bill. The $42.8 billion spending plan increases education funding to an all-time high while making a $2 billion deposit into Pennsylvania’s Rainy Day Fund to help offset the impact of future economic downturns.