Mihalek Announces 2021-22 State Budget Has Passed House of Representatives

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced that the 2021-22 budget has passed the House of Representatives. There is a total spend of $39.78 billion in general fund dollars and $1.04 billion in federal relief funds that support the Commonwealth’s fiscal future, education, police forces, infrastructure, elections, communities and most vulnerable populations. The budget includes no new taxes and no new fees.

Jozwiak Votes for State Budget with No New or Increased Taxes

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) today in Harrisburg voted for the state budget bill approved by the House that would fund the core functions of government without raising taxes or increasing any fees while also setting money aside in the Commonwealth’s version of a family savings account.

House Approves Budget Bill Supported by Gillen

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks/Lancaster) today in Harrisburg voted for the balanced state budget bill approved by the state House that includes no new or increased taxes, would spend nearly $40 billion in state funds and another $1 billion federal relief money, and would set aside $2.5 billion in the state’s Rainy Day Fund while also preserving $5 billion in federal relief funds to be used in future budgets. Gillen issued the following statement after the vote:

Flood Votes for Budget Approved by State House

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) today in Harrisburg voted for a balanced, tax-hike-free state budget bill that was approved by the House and allocates nearly $41 billion in combined state spending and federal relief funds.

Wheeland Says, State House Advances State Budget Bill

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) today voted to support Senate Bill 255, the primary piece of legislation which makes up the 2021-22 state budget package. The bill, which passed by a 140-61 margin, must now be considered by the state Senate.

Mercuri Supports Fiscally Responsible Budget

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) is standing up for taxpayers by voting in favor of a fiscally responsible state budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Mercuri issued the following statement:

Kail Fights For Taxpayers, Job Opportunities

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Joshua Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) issued the following statement regarding the passage of the 2021-22 budget and how he’s fighting for taxpayers:

Heffley’s ‘Justin’s Law’ Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) that would help to prevent certain drug-related tragedies from occurring in Pennsylvania today was sent to the governor’s desk for his signature after the House of Representatives unanimously concurred with Senate amendments to the measure.

Voting Rights Protection Act Heads to Governor’s Desk, Grove Says

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Senate today approved comprehensive measures to improve the Commonwealth’s elections when it sent to the governor the Voting Rights Protection Act (House Bill 1300). In response, the bill’s sponsor, House State Government Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York), issued the following statement:

White Introduces Bill to Increase Funds for EITC Program

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) introduced House Bill 1642 to increase the amount of money available to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program by $150 million for a total of $285 million.

Lewis: Budget Supports PA’s Fiscal Future

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The $39.8 billion budget passed by the House of Representatives on Friday supports education, public safety, infrastructure and vulnerable populations through historic investments, which include $2.5 billion deposited in the Rainy Day Fund, according to Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin).