Pickett Cites Concerns over Spending, Tax Increases in Budget Proposal

Mar. 03, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Citing the high amount of spending in Gov. Tom Wolf’s first budget proposal to the Pennsylvania General Assembly, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) questioned the impact of a $33.8 billion plan on the taxpayers and small businesses along the Northern Tier.

Roae Says Governor’s Budget Proposal Spends Too Much

Mar. 03, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Following the governor’s budget address delivered today to a joint session of the state House and Senate, Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) said the plan spends too much and would place a heavy burden on Pennsylvania taxpayers.

Mackenzie: Governor’s Budget Proposal a Mixed Bag

Mar. 03, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh) said that while Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal focused on many of the right spending priorities, the suggested tax increases would negatively impact everyday Pennsylvanians.

Quigley Says Property Tax Relief in Budget Proposal is Only a Start

Mar. 03, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Quigley (R-Montgomery) was present when Gov. Tom Wolf outlined his proposed budget plan for fiscal year 2015-16 before a joint session of the General Assembly today in Harrisburg. Wolf’s plan would spend $33.8 billion, a 16 percent increase over this year’s budget. It also includes a litany of tax increases, including personal income and sales tax increases.

Masser Reacts to Governor’s 2015-16 Budget Proposal

Mar. 03, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Kurt Masser (R-Columbia/Montour/Northumberland) made the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf outlined his 2015-16 budget plan before a joint session of the General Assembly today:

Hackett Responds to Gov. Wolf’s Budget Proposal

Mar. 03, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Hackett (R-Delaware) released the following statement following Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget address to the Legislature. Wolf proposed a budget that includes spending of $33.8 billion, an increase in spending of 16 percent over this fiscal year:

Nesbit Reacts to Double-Digit Tax Increases in Governor’s Budget

Mar. 03, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Pointing to double-digit tax increases to be paid by working families, Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler) today voiced his serious concerns about the governor’s budget proposal, which was unveiled to the Pennsylvania General Assembly on Tuesday.

Vereb, Marsico to Participate in News Conference Highlighting Crime Victims Affected by Governor’s Death Penalty Moratorium

Mar. 03, 2015 /

WHAT: A news conference to draw attention to the suffering of crime victims in Pennsylvania who – beginning tomorrow with the first death row inmate to escape execution through the governor’s actions – will be denied justice as a result of the governor’s death penalty moratorium and announce steps the House will take to address this important issue.

James: Governor’s Tax-and-Spend Budget Misses Mark

Mar. 03, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Following the governor’s budget address today before a joint session of the House and Senate in Harrisburg, Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) said the proposal and its various tax increases would unravel past moves to bring state government spending under control.