Corbin Reacts to House Budget Passage

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Representative Becky Corbin (R-East Brandywine) today issued the following statement in response to the House passing a no tax increase Fiscal Year 2018-19 state budget:

Mako Votes in Favor of State Budget

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) joined his colleagues in approving a $32.7 billion Fiscal Year 2018-19 state budget on Wednesday. He issued the followed statement in response:

Nesbit Applauds House Passage of Responsible State Budget

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler) said today a recovering economy, prudent spending and sound fiscal policies have put the Commonwealth on better financial footing that allowed the state House today to pass a 2018-19 budget without any increases in taxes or fees. The budget totals $32.7 billion.

Sankey Applauds An “On-Time, Responsible” Budget Bill

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) joined the majority of his House colleagues Wednesday in supporting House Bill 2121, the general appropriations portion of the state budget for the upcoming 2018-19 fiscal year. The legislation may now be considered by the Senate.

House Passes Responsible, Non-Tax-Increase Budget, Says Topper

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Since Gov. Tom Wolf took office in 2015, he has proposed new and increased taxes during each of his budget addresses. On Wednesday, House Republican again held the line on taxes when it passed a responsible budget that again does not increase taxes, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) said.

Benninghoff Comments on No-Tax-Increase Budget Vote

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) issued the following statement on the state spending plan approved today by the House of Representatives, which passed before the June 30 deadline with bipartisan support.

Fritz Touts House State Budget Passage

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) voted in favor of a 2018-19 state budget that does not raise taxes, puts money in savings and dedicates more funding to education and public safety.

House Passes 2018-19 State Budget

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – The Fiscal Year 2018-19 General Appropriation bill (House Bill 2121) is on its way to the state Senate for consideration after the House of Representatives passed it by a vote of 188-10.

Pickett Reports No-Tax-Increase State Budget

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) said today that the new 2018-19 state budget approved by the House on Wednesday invests nearly $14 billion in education while setting aside important funding to fight the opioid epidemic, enhance career and technical education, and help struggling emergency medical services.

Taylor Bill Targeting Squatters Passes House

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG— Legislation sponsored by Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) to address the growing problem of illegal trespassers on residential properties and help police to enforce the law has passed the House.

Rapp Honors Fallen Conewango Township K9 Officer Choper on PA House Floor

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) presented a condolence resolution on the floor of the Pennsylvania House yesterday in honor of K9 Officer Choper, a member of the Conewango Township Police Department, that tragically lost his life in the line of duty during a training exercise on June 6, 2018.

Marshall Supports 2018-19 State Budget

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Marshall (R-Beaver/Butler) issued the following statement after his affirmative vote on the 2018-19 state budget, which was sent to the Senate Wednesday: