Jul. 13, 2016 /
![Rader Votes to Complete 2016-17 Budget]()
HARRISBURG – On Wednesday afternoon, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) joined the majority of his House colleagues to pass several code bills which were the final pieces of the 2016-17 budget. The bills ensure that the $31.5 billion budget is in balance without broad-based tax increases.
Jul. 13, 2016 /
![Quigley Pleased Budget Balances without Increases in Broad-based Taxes]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Quigley (R-Montgomery) today joined many other members of the General Assembly in putting together a revenue package to fund the needs of the Commonwealth and avoiding a repeat of last year’s extended budget debacle.
Jul. 13, 2016 /
![Adams, York County House Republicans Oppose Wolf-Driven Tax Increases, Irresponsible Spending]()
HARRISBURG – Members of the Adams and York County House Republican delegations today continued their fight for fiscal responsibility by opposing the elements of the state budget package from which revenues for the 2016-17 fiscal year are derived. The remaining elements of the budget package are expected to be signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf.
Jul. 13, 2016 /
![Saccone Votes Against Largest Spending Increase in a Decade]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny/Washington) forcefully spoke out Wednesday against a budget plan that increases state spending by $1.29 billion and raises state taxes by more than $750 million.
Jul. 13, 2016 /
![Measure Increasing PILT Payments Heads to Governor’s Desk, Causer Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rural communities across Pennsylvania would be more fairly compensated for state-owned forest lands under legislation now awaiting the governor’s signature to become law, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint).
Jul. 13, 2016 /
![Measure to Prevent Drug Overdoses Adopted, Says Heffley]()
HARRISBURG – An idea included in legislation introduced by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) that would require all publicly funded recovery houses to keep Narcan on-site, has been implemented through the regulatory process. The proposal was brought to the attention of Pennsylvania Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs Gary Tennis and has been recommended to the state’s recovery houses.
Jul. 13, 2016 /
![Causer Initiative to Promote Trail Development, Ensure Fairness for Snowmobile and ATV Funding Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation to boost trail development and ensure fairness in the collection and distribution of ATV and snowmobile funds in the Commonwealth is now on its way to the governor’s desk, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint).
Jul. 13, 2016 /
![Warner Votes “No” To Increased Spending, Higher Taxes]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today approved a $31.63 billion state budget, which increases spending by nearly 5 percent and raises a variety of taxes.
Jul. 13, 2016 /
![Diamond: Tobacco Tax Increase Unfair, Unreliable And Will Encourage Black Market]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) today forcefully spoke out against a revenue package approved by the House that would, if signed by the governor, increase taxes on Pennsylvanians by more than $750 million.
Jul. 13, 2016 /
![Simmons Votes No on Revenue Package for 2016-17 Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) today was a “no” vote on the revenue package necessary to complete the state budget for Fiscal Year 2016-17. The legislation was passed by the House of Representatives and Senate and sent to the governor’s desk for his signature.
Jul. 13, 2016 /
![Roae Votes Against Tax Hikes Approved by House]()
HARRISBURG – After voting today in Harrisburg against a tax-hike bill that would cost taxpayers more than $750 million by increasing taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products, taxing digital music and movie downloads, and raising or enacting several other taxes, state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) issued the following statement:
Jul. 13, 2016 /
![Maloney Opposes Tax Package as Unfair to Property Owners]()
HARRISBURG – Today, the state House voted to pass legislation to raise the revenues needed to fund the 2016-17 budget Gov. Wolf allowed to pass into law on Monday.
Jul. 13, 2016 /
![House Passes Final Bills to Complete 2016-17 Budget, Says Millard]()
HARRISBURG – The House voted on Wednesday afternoon to pass several code bills which serve as the final pieces of the 2016-17 budget. Today’s votes complete this year’s budget process and ensure that schools and human service agencies will continue to remain operational and not be threatened with a prolonged impasse.
Jul. 13, 2016 /
![Helm Supports 2016-17 Budget Revenue Package]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) today joined a bipartisan majority of her House colleagues in passing a revenue package and other budget-related bills to complete the state budget for Fiscal Year 2016-17. The legislation was also passed by the Senate and sent to the governor’s desk for his signature.
Jul. 13, 2016 /
![Grove Questions Governor’s Decision to Allow Unbalanced Budget to Become Law]()
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision to allow an unbalanced budget bill to become law without his signature on Monday night is a clear demonstration of Wolf’s failure to govern, said Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover).
Jul. 11, 2016 /
![Baker Bill to Make Oral Cancer Treatments More Affordable Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – After a long journey and much hard work, legislation that will require insurance companies to provide coverage for oral anti-cancer medications on the same level they do for intravenous treatments has been signed into law in Pennsylvania, announced Rep. Matt Baker (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter), author of the bill.
Jul. 06, 2016 /
![Barrar’s Bill Gives State Active Duty National Guard a Pay Increase]()
HARRISBURG – Majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) commends Gov. Tom Wolf for signing his bill to increase the minimum state active duty pay for Pennsylvania National Guard members from $75 to $100 per day.
Jul. 05, 2016 /
![Harper Disappointed by Action Against Bill to Aid Volunteer Fire Companies]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery) expressed both disappointment and frustration after legislation that would have exempted volunteer fire companies from having to pay standby charges on sprinkler systems in their fire stations was effectively rejected by the state House last week.
Jul. 02, 2016 /
![Tax Fairness Measure Included in PA Budget Agreement, Causer Says]()
Payment in lieu of taxes to increase to $6 per acre for DCNR land
Jul. 01, 2016 /
![Baker Supports Budget That Invests More Money for Education, Health Care]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matt Baker (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) today voted in support of a $31.6 billion state budget that would increase money for education, health care and vital human service programs.