Everett Says Budget Process Moving Forward

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) today issued the following statement following House passage of a General Fund budget bill, representing another step toward a completed state spending plan:

Budget Addresses Commonwealth’s Top Priorities, Toepel Says

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marcy Toepel (R-Montgomery) joined the bipartisan majority of her colleagues in voting for a $31.55 billion 2016-17 state budget that would dedicate greater funding to the Commonwealth’s education needs and address its structural deficit, absent any broad-based taxes.

Ortitay Supports Bipartisan, On-Time Budget Without Broad-Based Tax Increases

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) joined a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives in supporting a $31.55 billion state budget. The balanced spending plan would support the core functions of government, increase funding for education to historic levels and allocate new monies to address the state’s drug epidemic, without relying on Gov. Tom Wolf’s massive tax increases.

Benninghoff: Bipartisan Spending Plan is a Responsible Compromise

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG –Today, in a bipartisan vote, the House of Representatives passed a $31.55 billion state budget that would support the core functions of government, increase funding for education to historic levels, adequately fund state pension debt payments and allocate new monies for desperately needed emergency addiction treatments, without relying on any broad-based tax increases.

York County House Republicans Issue Statement on Opposition To Budget Bill

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – The state House today advanced Senate Bill 1073, the key piece in the package of legislation that forms the 2016-17 state budget. If approved by the state Senate, the bill will require $31.5 billion in spending, a more than $1.4 billion increase over the 2015-16 fiscal year..

House Committee OKs Christiana Bill to Expand PA Sunshine Act

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Raising the bar of transparency and accountability at all levels of government, the House State Government Committee today voted to approve legislation, authored by Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver/Washington), which would expand Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act.

Speaker Applauds Senate Bill Passage on ICA Transparency

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement today in response the Senate’s unanimous vote sending Senate Bill 1211, reforms to the Pittsburgh Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (ICA), to the House:

Barrar and Committee Vote to Better Address Needs of Veterans

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Led by majority chairman Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee approved legislation to strengthen an important state program that assists veterans and their families in their time of need.

House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Approves Natural Gas Royalty Legislation

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) designed to protect natural gas drilling lease owners’ royalty payments was approved on a bipartisan vote of 20-7 by the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today. Joined by co-sponsors Reps. Sandra Major (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), Matthew Baker (R-Bradford/Potter/Tioga), Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), the following statement was issued:

Taylor Tax Reform Bill Passes the House

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG-- The House has passed legislation sponsored by Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) to help Philadelphia reform it’s tax structure.

Payne Applauds House for Voting to Protect I-Gaming Consumers

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – House Gaming Oversight Chairman Rep. John Payne (R-Dauphin) today issued the following statement in response to House passage of a comprehensive gaming measure (House Bill 2150), which would regulate interactive gaming in Pennsylvania, provide strong protections for consumers and increase state revenue:

Millard Supports Responsible, Bipartisan Budget

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG –Today, Rep. David Millard (R-Berwick) joined a majority of his colleagues in the House of Representatives in supporting a $31.55 billion state budget. The on-time, bipartisan spending plan includes historic state funding for education and provides for a conservative, overall increase without any broad-based tax increases.

Causer Offers Update on PA Budget

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – The state House has approved a proposed 2016-17 state budget and sent it on to the Senate for consideration, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) said today.

Christiana Skeptical of State Budget Spending

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver/Washington) today issued the following statement in response to his vote against the House-passed $31.55 billion state budget plan:

Heffley Votes to Send Balanced Budget to Senate

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) joined his colleagues from both sides of the aisle to pass a $31.5 billion budget which does not rely on broad-based tax increases for higher spending. The budget invests an additional $250 million for education, along with $15 million to combat Pennsylvania’s opioid epidemic, and funds three classes of state police cadets.

Barrar, House Committee to Consider Bill to Benefit Veterans

Jun. 27, 2016 /

WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will hold a committee vote on Senate Bill 1226, which would update the Veterans Emergency Assistance Program under Title 51 (military affairs).

Murt Calls for Special Session to Combat Opioid Abuse

Jun. 27, 2016 /

HARRISBURG—Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined a bipartisan majority of his colleagues in combating Pennsylvania’s devastating opioid crisis by calling for a special session of the Legislature.