Toohil Votes ‘Yes’ on State Budget and Boost in Education Funding

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today joined a bipartisan majority of her colleagues in the House of Representatives in passing the 2021-22 state budget bill. The $39.78 billion proposal increases education funding to historic levels without raising taxes while making a record deposit into Pennsylvania’s Rainy Day Fund.

Lancaster GOP House Delegation Votes in Favor of Budget that Prioritizes Education While Saving Surplus Funds for the Future

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The Lancaster GOP House Delegation joined the majority of their colleagues today in voting in favor of a budget that will fully fund our schools and maintain government services for residents in accordance with the severe economic constraints facing our Commonwealth – mainly the current administration’s track record of spending more money than the Commonwealth receives in revenue.

York County House Republicans Approve Responsible Budget

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The General Assembly today approved a responsible, no-tax-increase budget today that respects taxpayers – residents and business owners alike – who are still feeling the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the business closures. In response, York County House Republicans, which includes House Majority Appropriations Committee Chairman Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion), House State Government Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam), issued the following statement:

Sankey, Rigby Support Fiscally-Responsible State Budget Plan

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Tommy Sankey (R-Osceola Mills) and Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) 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, now goes to the state Senate for consideration.

Helm Votes to Keep Taxes Level in 2021-22 Pennsylvania Budget

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) today in Harrisburg voted for Senate Bill 255, the General Appropriations portion of the state budget, which was approved by the House of Representatives. The 2021-22 Pennsylvania budget would spend $39 billion in General Fund dollars, and $1 billion in federal relief funds, to fund the core functions of government services and invest in jobs, infrastructure and education, all while avoiding any new or increased taxes.

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.