No-Tax-Hike Budget Earns Millard’s Vote

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. David Millard (R-Columbia) today voted in favor of a state budget that prioritizes education, public safety, and saving for the future. The 2018-19 Pennsylvania budget would spend $32.7 billion, a conservative 1.7 percent boost over the current year budget, which is an increase below the rate of inflation.

Toohil Supports 2018-19 State Budget and Record Level of Education Funding

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today joined an overwhelmingly majority of her colleagues in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in passing a $32.7 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2018-19 that increases education funding to historic levels while keeping spending growth below the rate of inflation and without raising taxes or fees. The budget bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Bernstine Votes in Favor of No-Tax-Increase Budget

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today released the following statement after joining a majority of his House colleagues in voting to send the 2018-19 state budget to the Senate:

Metzgar Votes for Responsible, On-Time Budget

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) issued the following statement in response to passage of a responsible, no-tax-increase budget today by the House:

Everett Votes in Favor of General Fund Budget Plan

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – The House today passed the 2018-19 General Fund Budget bill, on time that would not raise taxes while also increasing education spending and adding a surplus to the Rainy Day Fund for the first time since the 2006-07 fiscal year. The spending level in this plan is $32.7 billion.

Chairman Saylor Applauds Passage of the Budget

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed the General Fund Appropriation for the upcoming 2018-19 fiscal year. This budget spends $32.7 billion, which represents an increase of 1.7 percent, which is below the rate of inflation (2.13 percent). Most importantly this budget requires no new taxes or fees. The budget also will put money into the state’s reserve fund, known as the Rainy Day Fund, which is the first time this has happened since 2006.

James Votes for Budget Approved by House

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) today in Harrisburg voted for a state budget bill approved by the House that would fund the core functions of state government, increase state support for local schools and universities, and include no new taxes or tax increases.

Dowling Reports the Budget Has Passed the House

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) announced today that House Bill 2121, which is the 2018-19 budget bill, has been passed by the House and now goes to the Senate for concurrence.

Emrick OK’s State Budget Bill

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth) voted Wednesday to support House Bill 2121, the general appropriations portion of the proposed 2018-19 state budget. The legislation, which passed by a 188-10 margin, will now be taken up by the state Senate.

Rader Supports Balanced Budget Bill Approved by House

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) today voted for a balanced state budget bill approved by the House that would increase state funding for schools and begin to replenish the state’s emergency savings account without raising taxes.

McGinnis Rejects 2018-19 Budget Proposal for Failing to Address Pension Crisis

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today passed a $32.7 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2018-19 that increases education funding to historic levels while increasing overall spending by 2.25 percent over Fiscal Year 2017-18. No new fees or tax increases are part of the budget deal. The budget bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Masser Votes in Favor of Timely, No-Tax-Increase State Budget Plan

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kurt A. Masser (R-Columbia/Montour/Northumberland) voted in favor of the no-tax-increase state budget plan on Wednesday that invests more funding for all levels of education, while protecting communities and families across Pennsylvania.

Turzai Calls on PASSHE and State-Related Universities to Keep Tuition Level for PA Students

Jun. 20, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) released the following statement calling on the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and the state-related universities of Penn State, Pitt, Temple and Lincoln to hold the line on tuition and room and board levels for Pennsylvania students in light of the funding increases passed by the House:

Ortitay Reacts to Finalized State Budget

Jun. 20, 2018 /

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 2018-19 state budget: