Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Kaufer Approves Public Pension Reform Measure and Plan to Get the State out of the Liquor Business]()
HARRISBURG – After Tuesday’s votes in the House, where two important proposals, Senate Bill 1, a public pension reform measure, and House Bill 466, a plan to get Pennsylvania out of the liquor business, were both passed, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) issued the following statement:
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Petri Asks: ‘Which of Wolf’s Taxes Are You Willing to Pay?’]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Scott Petri (R-Bucks) said the $30.8 billion General Fund budget passed in the House on Saturday funds the core functions of government, adds record levels of funding for basic education and does not raise taxes. The Legislature’s budget contrasts sharply with the budget proposed by Gov. Tom Wolf, who proposed a substantial tax hike to pay for a host of spending increases including K-12 education. In fact, the governor’s proposed new spending plan comes with a price tag of about $8 billion in new taxes.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Knowles: House Approves Public Pension Reform and Liquor Privatization Bills]()
HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, the state House approved a public pension reform measure and a liquor privatization plan, and both have been sent to Gov. Tom Wolf for his consideration. After the votes, Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) issued the following statement:
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Kampf Joins House in Passing Historic Pension Reform]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Warren Kampf (R-Chester/Montgomery) today joined a majority of his colleagues in the state’s lower chamber in passing historic pension reforms that he has fought for since his election to the House of Representatives.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Ellis Votes ‘Yes’ on Public Pension Reform and Liquor Divestment Bills in House]()
HARRISBURG – The state House approved Senate Bill 1, a public pension reform measure, and House Bill 466, a liquor divestment plan, on Tuesday, Rep. Brian Ellis (R-Butler) said. After the votes, Ellis made the following statement:
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Brown Supports Public Pension Reform Plan to Help Property Taxpayers]()
HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, the state House approved Senate Bill 1, a public pension reform measure that would establish a hybrid 401(K)-style and cash balance plan for future state and school employees, Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) said. After the vote, Brown made the following statement:
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![James Votes for Public Pension Reform Approved by House]()
HARRISBURG – Noting the large impact that public pension costs have on local property taxes, Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) today voted for a bill that would reform Pennsylvania’s public pension systems and save taxpayers money.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![It’s a Good Day for Pennsylvania Taxpayers, Bloom Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland) today released a statement following historic votes in the General Assembly on three statewide issues that directly impact Pennsylvania schools, communities and taxpayers:
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Culver Votes in Favor of Public Pension Reform Measure]()
HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) voted in favor of Senate Bill 1, a public pension reform bill that would help preserve benefits for current retirees and the future benefits of current employees. After the vote, Culver issued the following statement:
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Masser Supports Public Pension Reform Measure in House]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kurt Masser (R-Columbia/Montour/Northumberland) voted in favor of Senate Bill 1, a public pension reform measure that would establish a hybrid 401(K)-style and cash balance plan for future state and school employees. After the vote on Tuesday, Masser made the following statement:
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Saccone Hails Passage of Historic Pension Reform, Liquor Privatization Bills]()
HARRISBURG – Following the passage of sweeping legislation to privatize the state’s wine and spirit stores and replace the current public employee pension system with a hybrid plan for new hires, Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny/Washington) called on Gov. Tom Wolf to heed the call of the people and sign the legislation into law.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Christiana Votes to Get Government Out of the Booze Business]()
HARRISBURG – Following a vote in favor of the measure today, Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver/Washington) released the following statement on the passage of House Bill 466, a measure to end the state monopoly of liquor sales:
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Staats Votes for Pension and Liquor Reform]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) today voted with a majority of his House colleagues to send bills that would reform Pennsylvania’s pension and state-store systems to the governor for his signature.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Ortitay Votes to Get PA Out of the Liquor Business]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced that the House and the Senate have passed House Bill 466, reaching an agreement that would privatize the state’s liquor system. Pennsylvania is one of just two states that maintain full control of the wholesale and retail sale of wine and spirits.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Millard Votes to Privatize State Liquor System]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. David Millard (R-Berwick) today announced that the House and the Senate have passed House Bill 466. The legislation would privatize the state-run liquor system in Pennsylvania, which is one of just two states in the country that maintain full control of the wholesale and retail sale of wine and spirits.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Payne Backs Liquor Store Divestment, Public Pension Reform]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. John Payne (R-Dauphin) today released the following statement following House votes on two statewide issues tied to the Commonwealth’s budget. Senate Bill 1 aims to address Pennsylvania’s growing pension crisis. House Bill 466 would divest the wholesale and retail operations of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB):
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Mustio Votes to Send Historic Liquor Privatization Legislation to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Further paving the way to privatize the wholesale and retail operations of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), Rep. Mark Mustio (R-Allegheny) applauded today’s House concurrence vote to send House Bill 466 to the governor’s desk for signature.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![House Approves Historic Changes to Commonwealth’s Liquor System, Reed Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana) voted today in support of House Bill 466, which would gradually shut down the old state store system and replace it with more modern, privately owned wine and spirit system. The bill now goes to the governor’s desk for his consideration.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Harris Shields Taxpayers from Escalating Taxes and Votes for Public Pension Reform]()
HARRISBURG – On June 30 in the state House, Rep. Adam Harris (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) voted in favor of Senate Bill 1, a public pension reform measure that would establish a hybrid 401(k)-style and cash balance plan for future state and school employees.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Quigley Joins General Assembly in Voting for Pension Reform]()
HARRISBURG – On June 30 in the state House, Rep. Tom Quigley (R-Montgomery) voted in favor of Senate Bill 1, a public pension reform measure that would establish a hybrid 401(k)-style and cash balance plan for future state and school employees.