Gillen Votes for Budget Bill Advanced by House

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks/Lancaster) today in Harrisburg released the following statement after voting in favor of the budget bill approved by the state House:

James Votes for Budget Approved by House

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) today issued the following statement after voting for the state budget bill approved by the House that now heads to the state Senate:

Cox Votes for State Budget Passed by House

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) today issued the following statement voting for the state budget bill that was approved by the House and now heads to the state Senate:

Corr Votes for Budget Approved by House

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Michael Corr (R-Montgomery) today issued the following statement after voting for the state budget bill approved by the House and sent to the Senate for consideration:

Nesbit Votes for Sustainable State Budget

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler) today voted in favor of a state budget proposal that holds the line on spending while not including any new or increased taxes or borrowing.

Pickett Pleased with Initial House Version of New State Budget

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Calling it a sustainable, responsible plan, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today supported a state budget that does not include new or increased taxes but also invests in the core functions of government.

Quigley Votes to Increase Education Funding

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Quigley (R-Montgomery) today supported a budget that would provide additional funding for preK-12 education without any broad-based tax increases.

Sonney Supports State Budget Plan That Cuts Spending, Doesn’t Raise Taxes

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) today joined the majority of his colleagues in the House of Representatives in passing a state budget that accepts most of the governor’s requested spending cuts, and then reduces costs by roughly $800 million more; thereby forcing state government to operate more efficiently and effectively. The $31.52 billion state budget proposal funds the core functions of government, doesn’t raise taxes or increase debt, and continues to invest additional dollars in areas such as education.

Ward’s Bill to Repurpose Blighted Properties Approved by State House

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation aimed at transforming the use of abandoned and blighted properties in Blair County and all across the state has passed the House of Representatives and is headed to the state Senate for consideration, announced Rep. Judy Ward (R-Blair), sponsor of the measure.

Nelson Pleased with House Budget

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Hempfield) issued the following statement in response to the House passing a $31.52 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18:

House Commerce Committee to Vote on Two Bills at Wednesday Meeting

Apr. 04, 2017 /

WHAT: House Commerce Committee Chairman Brian Ellis (R-Butler) announced a voting meeting to consider the following bills: House Bill 780, sponsored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks), which deals with the licensure and regulations of the mortgage servicers, and House Bill 1039, sponsored by Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike), which would create prize-linked savings programs.