Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![Budget Spending Unsustainable for PA’s Future, Lewis Says]()
HARRISBURG – Dramatic across-the-board increases in spending presented in the 2022-23 state budget would be detrimental to Pennsylvania’s future fiscal health, according to Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin), who voted against the measure.
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![State Budget Invests in Pennsylvania’s Future, Helm Says]()
HARRISBURG – The $42.8 billion budget passed by the House this week pays off debt, saves money for the future, and makes critical investments in programs that help older adults, children and low-income families, according to Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon).
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![Budget Supports Vulnerable Pennsylvanians, Mehaffie Says]()
HARRISBURG – The $42.8 billion budget passed this week by the House helps vulnerable Pennsylvanians by expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for older and disabled adults, investing in energy assistance for low-income families, making historic investments in Pre-K Counts and Head Start, and creating a child care tax credit at the state level, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![State Budget Features Historic Investments, Gregory Says]()
HARRISBURG – The $42.8 billion budget passed by the House this week makes historic investments in education, public safety, infrastructure and taxpayer relief for vulnerable Pennsylvanians, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).
Jul. 08, 2022 /
![Twardzik Comments on 2022-23 State Budget Funding to Target Blight Remediation and Move State Forward]()
HARRISBURG -- Following House passage of the 2022-23 Pennsylvania state budget, Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) provided the following statement applauding the $225 million in funding to expand affordable housing and target blight remediation.
Jul. 08, 2022 /
![Rep. Chris Quinn: State Budget Is a Victory for Taxpayers, Schools and our Environment]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware) released the following statement on the 2022-23 state budget passed yesterday:
Jul. 08, 2022 /
![Mustello Votes ‘Yes’ on 2022-23 State Budget]()
Budget prioritizes education, agriculture, business, while saving money for future needs.
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![State Budget Good for Future Generations, Hershey Says]()
HARRISBURG – The 2022-23 state budget approved by the House this week makes important investments in agriculture and water quality, while simultaneously tackling needed reforms in election policies and lowering the Corporate Net Income Tax rate, according to Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin).
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Budget Properly Funds Education, Critical Services, Says Mercuri]()
HARRISBURG – As fiscal responsibility and targeted investments remain top priorities, Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) announced the 2022-23 budget, which totals $42.8 billion, passed the House. He released the following statement:
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![State Budget Features Historic Investments, Gregory Says]()
HARRISBURG – The $42.8 billion budget passed by the House this week makes historic investments in education, public safety, infrastructure and taxpayer relief for vulnerable Pennsylvanians, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Rowe Applauds Tax Code Reform that Provides Relief to Job Creators and Drives Economic Growth]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union) commented on the passage of a new tax code bill aimed at driving economic growth and further investing in Pennsylvania’s small businesses.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Schmitt Issues Statement on Passage of Responsible Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Following passage of the 2022-23 state budget, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona), a member of the House Appropriations Committee that oversees the state budget, issued the following statement:
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![State Budget Invests in Pennsylvania’s Future, Helm Says]()
HARRISBURG – The $42.8 billion budget passed by the House this week pays off debt, saves money for the future, and makes critical investments in programs that help older adults, children and low-income families, according to Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon).
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Gillen Pleased State Budget Approved by House Makes Investments Today While Saving for Tomorrow]()
HARRISBURG – After the state House today in Harrisburg approved a balanced state budget with no new or increased taxes, local state Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks/Lancaster) – who voted for the spending plan – issued the following statement:
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Owlett Supports 2022-23 State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) joined a bipartisan majority in the state House Thursday to support passage of the 2022-23 state budget, highlighting its investments in creeks and streams maintenance, election integrity, agriculture, education options, mental health care, support for seniors and more.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Benninghoff Ensures Money from Potential State Center Closures Continues to Protect Community’s Most Vulnerable]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) Thursday applauded state budget-related language that ensures any money saved from the potential closure of state centers in Pennsylvania remains in the community to continue serving those with intellectual disabilities.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Cook Reacts to 2022-23 State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) issued the following statement in response to the 2022-23 state budget being passed by the House of Representatives:
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Emrick Bill Providing Safeguard for Property Taxpayers on Way to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) today announced that his House bill providing protection to property taxpayers is on its way to the governor’s desk for signature.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Benninghoff Says State Budget Provides More Opportunity for Area Students, Empowers Families]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) said today that area school districts will receive significant funding increases as part of the state’s investment in public school students in the fiscal year 2022-23 state budget.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Warner Applauds Passage of Fiscally Responsible State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the 2022-23 state budget: