Lancaster County House Republican Members Support Responsible State Budget

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG- Members of the Lancaster County House Republican Delegation today voted to support a fiscally responsible state budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year. The budget totals $31.55 billion—nearly $2 billion less than originally proposed by Gov. Tom Wolf and does not include any broad-based tax increases. Wolf previously had proposed more than $3 billion in tax increases, including an 11 percent increase in the Personal Income Tax.

Helm Supports Balanced, Sustainable Budget Plan

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) today joined a bipartisan majority of her House colleagues in passing the Commonwealth’s General Fund budget plan for fiscal year 2016-17 by a vote of 132-68.

Santora Votes for Budget to Support Students, Combat Opioid Addiction

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. James R. Santora (R-Delaware) voted with the bipartisan majority of his colleagues for a 2016-17 budget that would spend $31.55 billion. It would make investments in both education and programs to combat opioid abuse without burdening taxpayers with any changes to the Personal Income Tax or sales tax.

Lewis Commends Budget’s Education Funding Increases

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Harry Lewis Jr. (R-Chester) applauds the passage of the state budget, which would spend $31.55 billion without any broad-based taxes. The budget includes $245 million in additional educational funding.

Tallman Opposes Excessive Spending in 2016-17 Budget Proposal

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Will Tallman (R-Adams/Cumberland) joined members of the York County House Republican delegation and House members on both sides of the aisle in standing in opposition to 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.

James Votes for Balanced, On-Time State Budget

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) today voted for a balanced, on-time state budget bill that was approved by the House and would increase investments in schools and children without requiring a broad-based tax increase.

Knowles Votes No on House Budget Proposal

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) voted against Senate Bill 1073, the state budget plan for fiscal year 2016-17. After the vote, Knowles made the following statement:

Saccone: Budget Priorities Misplaced

Jun. 28, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny/Washington) today expressed his opposition to a budget proposal that passed the House, saying the plan spends too much and relies too heavily on so-called “sin taxes.”

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.

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.