Knowles Votes ‘Yes’ on State Budget Revenue Plan

Sep. 14, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) joined the majority of his House colleagues in supporting a state budget revenue package on Wednesday evening. A fiscally responsible proposal, dubbed the “Putting People First” plan, includes revenues to fund the governor’s $1.5 billion deficit from 2016-17, as well as the anticipated revenues needed for the current budget of approximately $600 million. Knowles made the following statement:

Watson Agrees that Child Welfare System Must Be Improved

Sep. 14, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th), chairman of the House Children and Youth Committee, today thanked Auditor General Eugene DePasquale for being a partner in helping to further protect children in Pennsylvania.

House Passes Dowling Resolution to Support Scouting in PA

Sep. 14, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Following a Capitol rally to celebrate the benefits of scouting activities, the House of Representatives gave its unanimous approval to a resolution sponsored by Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) designating Monday, Sept. 11, through Sunday, Sept. 17, as “Boy Scout and Cub Scout Sign-Up Week” in Pennsylvania.

Tobash Supports Realistic, Responsible Revenue Budget Plan

Sep. 14, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) voted in favor of the “Putting People First” state budget revenue package in the House on Wednesday evening. After the vote, Tobash made the following statement:

House Passed Boback Bill Benefiting Veterans

Sep. 12, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – The House today unanimously approved legislation authored by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) to exclude veterans’ compensation benefits from income calculations for Commonwealth programs.