Jozwiak Votes for Partial State Budget Approved by House

May. 27, 2020 /

HARRISBURG –State Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) today issued the following statement after he and a majority of his House colleagues approved a partial state budget bill that would provide the same amount of funding for schools, colleges and universitiesas they received this year, while providing five months of funding for most other state government programs and services:

Toohil’s Bill to Improve Care for Mothers with Postpartum Depression and Their Babies Advances

May. 27, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Reps. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) and Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh)that would offer state assistance to Pennsylvania mothers struggling with postpartum depression and their babies today was advanced by the House Children and Youth Committee in a unanimous vote. House Bill 1270 now moves to the full House for consideration.

Speaker Turzai: Time to End the PLCB Monopoly and Support Rep. O’Neal’s Wine and Spirit Convenience Bill

May. 27, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to end former Gov. Gifford Pinchot’s mandate to make liquor sales “as inconvenient and expensive as possible” by creating the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement supporting legislation introduced by Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) to end Pennsylvania’s antiquated and failing state store system.

Ryan Votes for Interim State Budget While Assessing Ongoing Impact of Statewide Shutdown

May. 27, 2020 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) voted Tuesday in favor of a short-term state budget bill that will fund the Commonwealth into November, allowing lawmakers time to assess the fiscal realities of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting statewide shutdown. After revenue figures are in this fall, lawmakers will work on another short-term plan to fund the balance of the fiscal year.

House Votes to Freeze Pay Across State Government

May. 26, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – At a time when millions of Pennsylvanians are out of work, the House advanced a bill today that would freeze pay for members of the General Assembly and other officials throughout all branches of state government.

Mehaffie: Temporary Budget a Smart Step

May. 26, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a five-month temporary budget to allow more details about tax revenue to emerge following the peak of the COVID-19 crisis.

House Approves Responsible Short-Term Budget, Topper Says

May. 26, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today approved a $25.8 billion short-term budget. In response to the action, House Appropriations Committee member Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) issued the following statement:

Brooks Approves Stabilizing Budget Bill that Fully Funds Education for Next 12 Months

May. 26, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today passed a stabilizing, temporary budget bill that will fund the majority of the state for the next five months with the exception of education, which will be funded for the next 12 months. Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland), who voted to approve the measure, released the following statement.

Representatives from York/Adams Counties Issue Statement on Budget

May. 26, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today approved a responsible, short-term $25.8 billion budget that runs through November. In response, the Republican House delegation from York and Adams counites, who are House Appropriations Chair Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion) and Reps. Torren Ecker (R-Abbottstown), Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Dan Moul (R-Gettysburg), Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam), issued the following statement:

Warner Issues Statement on House Budget Action

May. 26, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) issued the following statement after the state House voted to approve a partial budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year:

Mustello Votes to Approve 2020 Stabilizing Budget

May. 26, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) today voted with a majority of her House of Representatives colleagues to responsibly move the state forward during these uncertain times, by approving a five-month stabilizing budget.