Irvin Reacts to Governor’s 2015-16 Budget Proposal

Mar. 03, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) issued the following statement today after being present for the Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2015-16 budget address in Harrisburg earlier today. The governor is proposing a 16 percent increase in spending over the current year’s budget for a total budget of $33.8 billion.

Harhart Issues Statement on Governor’s 2015-16 Proposed Budget

Mar. 03, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2015-16 budget address, in which he is proposing a 16 percent increase in the state budget for a total of $33.8 billion in spending.

Boback Issues Statement on Governor Wolf’s Budget Address

Mar. 03, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) issued a statement today after the unveiling of Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal for the 2015-16 fiscal year. The budget includes spending of $33.8 billion, representing an increase in spending of 16 percent over this fiscal year. In her statement, Boback said:

Jozwiak Calls Governor’s Budget Proposal an Opening Offer

Mar. 03, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – While he only took the oath of office in January, state Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) has learned enough in his short tenure in state government to realize the $33.8 billion state budget proposal outlined today in Harrisburg by the governor is little more than an opening offer.

Cox Pleased Property Taxes Highlighted in Governor’s Budget

Mar. 03, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) was pleased today in Harrisburg to hear Pennsylvania’s governor talk about the important issue of property taxes during his first budget address to a joint session of the General Assembly.

Rader Issues Statement on Governor Wolf’s Budget Proposal

Mar. 03, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader Jr. (R-Monroe) issued a statement today after the unveiling of Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal for the 2015-16 fiscal year. The budget includes spending of $33.8 billion, representing an increase in spending of 16 percent over this fiscal year. In his statement, Rader said:

Wolf Budget Proposal Does Not Reflect Values of Pennsylvania, Says McGinnis

Mar. 03, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Citing concern over the 16 percent spending increase represented by Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2015-16 budget proposal, Rep. John McGinnis (R-Blair) urges citizens to speak out against the plan. The governor unveiled his $33.8 billion budget blueprint today before a joint session of the General Assembly.

Ortitay Voices Small Business Concerns in Harrisburg

Mar. 03, 2015 /

HARRISBURG— Yesterday, on the eve of the governor’s state budget address, Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) joined several concerned state lawmakers and small business advocates to highlight the negative impact potential tax increases could have on small businesses and job creation in Pennsylvania. A small business owner himself, Ortitay contributed to ta roundtable discussion and acknowledged his support for pro-job, pro-growth policies.

House Moves Legislation to Mandate Probation for the Most Dangerous Sex Offenders

Mar. 02, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – House Judiciary Committee Majority Chairman Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) was pleased that his legislation to increase public safety by requiring courts to impose a mandatory three-year probation period to immediately follow the convictions of serious sex offenders passed unanimously through the House today.

Phillips-Hill Backs Bill to Restrict Government Spending

Mar. 02, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – On the eve of a budget address by Gov. Tom Wolf that is rumored to include a number of tax increases, state Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township) today voted to advance House Bill 472, the Taxpayer Protection Act. This legislation, which passed the State Government Committee on a party-line vote, would promote responsible management of taxpayer dollars through restrictions on state government spending.