Irvin Issues Statement on 2019-20 State Budget

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) today voted in favor of the 2019-20 state budget, which spends a total of $33.9 billion and includes no new taxes or tax increases.

Rader Supports 2019-20 Budget Bill and Historic Level of Education Funding

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) joined a bipartisan majority of his House colleagues in passing the 2019-20 state budget proposal today. House Bill 790 would increase education funding to historic levels while keeping spending growth in line with the rate of inflation and without raising taxes or fees for hard-working Pennsylvania residents.

Mihalek Supports 2019-20 State Budget

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) today voted in favor of a $33.997 billion state budget proposal which features no new taxes, no tax increases and no additional fee and focuses on adding significant funds to the state’s Rainy Day Fund, and increasing spending on education.

House Passes Fair Budget, Schmitt Says

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today approved it’s $33.99 billion 2019-20 state budget that increases funding to public schools, libraries and agriculture, among others, without raising taxes. The funding portion of the budget now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Schemel Voices Concerns About State Spending

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The House today passed a $33.997 billion spending plan as the General Appropriations portion of the state budget. The legislation will now be taken up by the state Senate.

Ortitay Comments on Final State Budget

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to passage of the Fiscal Year 2019-20 state budget:

Mako Votes in Favor of State Budget

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) joined his colleagues in approving a $33.997 billion Fiscal Year 2019-20 state budget on Tuesday. He issued the followed statement in response:

Walsh Supports 2019-20 State Budget

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Justin Walsh (R-Westmoreland) today issued the following statement in response to the House passing a Fiscal Year 2019-20 state budget that spends below the rate of inflation:

Oberlander Votes for No Tax Increase State Budget

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) today gave her support to a bipartisan $33.997 billion state budget that does not increase taxes or fees and spends less than the governor initially requested. It passed the House today by a vote of 140-62 before going to the state Senate for its approval.

House Puts Budget Plan in Motion

Jun. 24, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Continuing a multi-year effort to hold the line on taxes, fees and spending, the House Republican Caucus introduced its 2019-20 General Fund budget today, and it was passed by the House Appropriations Committee with bipartisan support. The proposal features no new taxes, no tax increases and no additional fees.

House Approves Cox Bill to Help Fight Opioid Epidemic

Jun. 24, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The state House today approved legislation introduced by Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) that would help health care professionals identify and treat patients who previously overdosed on opioids.

Turzai Commends UPMC and Highmark Agreement

Jun. 24, 2019 /

HARRISBURG - Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) said he is pleased with today’s announcement of a long-term resolution between UPMC and Highmark that means Highmark members will have in-network access to UPMC doctors and hospitals. He hopes that, while providing for quality health care for citizens, this approach will continue to foster competitive insurance rates.