Wolf’s $36 Billion Budget Ignores Reality, Says Ryan

Feb. 04, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf kicked off the state budget process today, when he delivered his annual budget address to a joint session of the General Assembly. The governor’s budget proposes to spend $36 billion, up $2 billion from the budget approved last June. Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon), a certified public accountant who has been working aggressively on strategies in the House to bring state spending under control, said the governor’s plan is unrealistic and unsustainable.

Polinchock Escorts Governor to Budget Address

Feb. 04, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks) today along with two House colleagues, escorted Gov. Tom Wolf to the House of Representatives to deliver his budget address for the 2020-21 fiscal year.

Causer Responds to Wolf’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 04, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) issued the following statement in response to the governor’s $36 billion budget proposal for the 2020-21 fiscal year:

Topper Responds to Wolf’s Spend-More, Tax-More Budget Proposal

Feb. 04, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – During a joint session of the General Assembly on Tuesday, Gov. Tom Wolf gave his yearly budget address. Like in years past, he’s asking for increased spending as part of his $36.6 billion budget plan, an increase of $2.05 billion over the enacted current budget. In response to the address, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) issued the following statement:

Schmitt: Same Old Tax-and-Spend Proposal from the Governor

Feb. 04, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) joined fellow members of the House and Senators to listen to Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal. In response to the governor’s $36.6 billion 2020-21 spending proposal, a $2.05 billion increase over the enacted current budget, Schmitt issued the following statement:

House Republican Leaders Call for Spending Slow Down

Feb. 04, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – House Republican leaders reacted to the governor’s call to increase state spending by $2 billion for fiscal year 2020-21. The governor presented his $36 billion spending proposal today in front of a joint session of the General Assembly.

Keller Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 04, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf’s $36.06 billion budget proposal for 2020-21 represents a dangerous increase of $2.05 billion over the previous year’s approved spending plan, according to Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland).

Hershey Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 04, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf’s $36.06 billion budget proposal for 2020-21 represents a dangerous increase of $2.05 billion from the previous year’s approved spending plan, according to Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin).

Fritz Offers Comments on Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 04, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – As the governor spoke before the House and Senate elaborating on his ideas for this year’s state budget, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), member of the House Appropriations Committee, shared his perspective on the governor's proposed budget.

Gregory Leery of Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 04, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf’s $36.06 billion budget proposal for 2020-21 represents a dangerous increase of $2.05 billion over the previous year’s approved spending plan, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).

Rader Looking to Find Common Ground with Wolf on Spending

Feb. 04, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) today joined his House and Senate colleagues for a joint session of the General Assembly to hear Gov. Tom Wolf outline his budget proposal for the 2020-21 fiscal year.