Gleim Encouraged by Parts of Gov. Wolf’s Budget Address

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) said she is encouraged by what she heard in Gov. Tom Wolf’s fifth budget address to the General Assembly. With this budget address, the governor has formally started the process that will lead to the state’s 2019-20 spending plan.

Gleim Encouraged by Parts of Gov. Wolf’s Budget Address

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) said she is encouraged by what she heard in Gov. Tom Wolf’s fifth budget address to the General Assembly. With this budget address, the governor has formally started the process that will lead to the state’s 2019-20 spending plan.

Rothman Responds to Governor’s Budget Address

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The governor today issued his budget address for the 2019-20 fiscal year to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The governor’s proposed $34.15 billion spending plan includes no new broad-based tax hikes.

Topper Issues Response to Budget Proposal

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal to spend $34.1 billion during the 2019-20 fiscal year:

House Passes Owlett Bill Requiring Better Care of Veterans’ Graves

Feb. 04, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to better honor and show respect for all of the state’s fallen veterans, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) has co-sponsored legislation with Rep. Timothy O’Neal (R-Washington) that would require better upkeep of the graves of Pennsylvania veterans across all of Pennsylvania. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives today by unanimous vote.

House Committee Supports Rigby’s Bill to Thwart Theft, Combat Opioid Epidemic

Feb. 04, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House Consumer Affairs Committee unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) that would allow for greater tracking by law enforcement of stolen jewelry and other items containing precious metals, as well as fight the opioid epidemic as the sales often fund the purchase of illegal drugs.

House Committee Supports Rigby’s Bill to Thwart Theft, Combat Opioid Epidemic

Feb. 04, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House Consumer Affairs Committee unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) that would allow for greater tracking by law enforcement of stolen jewelry and other items containing precious metals, as well as fight the opioid epidemic as the sales often fund the purchase of illegal drugs.