Barton Blasts Irresponsible Budget Plan

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued this statement following House passage of a General Appropriations bill for the 2024-25 fiscal year:

Rigby Says 2024-25 Budget Unsustainable

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) issued the following statement regarding his “no” vote on the 2024-25 state budget, which passed largely along party lines in the House.

Zimmerman Says Budget Lacks Accountability, Unsustainable

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The House and Senate passed a nearly $48 billion state budget today, said Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster/Berks), who voted against the inflated spending plan. Following the vote he issued this statement:

Schmitt Issues Statement on Disaster Budget

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – In response to passage of a state budget that sets a new record for government spending in Pennsylvania, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona), who serves on the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement:

State Budget Spends Way Too Much, Roae Says

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) issued the following statement in response to the almost $47.6 billion Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget approved today:

Bipartisan Bill to Increase Hospital Pricing Transparency Passes State House

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG — A bipartisan bill to increase hospital pricing transparency passed the House Thursday, according to its sponsors Reps. Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia), David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Benjamin Sanchez (D-Montgomery), K.C. Tomlinson (R-Bucks), Jim Prokopiak (D-Bucks) and Dawn Keefer (R-York).

Wentling: New Grant Program for Sportsmen’s Clubs Accepting Applications

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – House Game and Fisheries Committee member Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today the Pennsylvania Game Commission is now accepting applications for the pilot year of the Pennsylvania Shooting Range Improvement Program. The program will provide funding to increase opportunity, access, and safety at sportsmen’s clubs throughout Pennsylvania.

Owlett to Host Senior Expo, Shredding Event Aug. 2

Jul. 10, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is inviting area senior citizens, their family members and caregivers to his upcoming Senior Expo on Friday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon at Wellsboro Senior High School Gym and Commons, 225 Nichols St.