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.

Ellis Responds to Gov. Wolf’s Budget Plan

Mar. 03, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Brian Ellis (R-Butler) today issued the following statement after listening to Gov. Tom Wolf unveil his 2015-16 budget plan before a joint session of the General Assembly:

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: