Pickett Not Surprised with Governor’s New Budget Plan

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) said today she is not surprised by the governor’s direction for the 2016-17 fiscal year, as evidenced by his budget address presented to the General Assembly today.

Gillen Vows Careful Consideration of Budget Proposal

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks/Lancaster) today in Harrisburg vowed to carefully review and consider the budget proposal outlined by Gov. Tom Wolf, who delivered his annual budget address before a joint session of the state House and Senate. Following Wolf’s address, Gillen issued the following statement:

Reese Smart Meter Customer Information Legislation Approved by House

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation to require customer approval before information gathered by the new “smart meter” technology deployed by many electric utility companies can be shared with government agencies was approved unanimously by the House today, said Rep. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset).

Brown: 189th District Cannot Afford Governor’s Tax Proposal

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) joined her House colleagues at a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly to hear Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal for the 2016-17 fiscal year. The 2015-16 budget is currently 87 percent complete since the governor line item vetoed $6.3 billion from the plan in December.

Moul, Tallman Label Wolf Budget Address ‘Unprofessional,

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – “A lecturer, not a leader” is how state Reps. Dan Moul (R-Gettysburg) and Will Tallman (R-Adams/Cumberland) labeled the man who delivered his 2016-17 budget address today before the General Assembly. While avoiding details during his speech, Gov. Tom Wolf later laid out a plan to raise the Personal Income Tax from 3.07 percent to 3.4 percent for 2016-17, and make it retroactive to Jan. 1 of this year. He also wants to add sales tax to basic cable television bills and movie theater ticket purchases, as well as increase the cigarette tax by $1 per pack.

Helm: Wolf’s Budget Proposal is Out of Touch

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) today joined her House Republican colleagues in rejecting Gov. Tom Wolf’s call for raising taxes in his 2016-17 budget proposal, which he presented to a joint session of the General Assembly. The governor’s budget would increase taxes by $2.7 billion.

Ward Reacts to Gov. Wolf’s 2016-17 State Budget Address

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Judy Ward (R-Blair) expressed disappointment following Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2016-17 budget address, in which he once again proposed increasing government spending and raising taxes on working Pennsylvanians.

Quigley to Stand on the Side of Taxpayers

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Quigley (R-Montgomery) is prepared to defend taxpayers following the budget address that Gov. Tom Wolf delivered today to a joint session of the General Assembly. The governor’s $33.29 billion budget proposal requires a $2.7 billion tax increase.

Irvin Reacts to Governor’s 2016-17 Budget Address

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Mifflin/Centre) issued the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his $33.3 billion budget proposal for 2016-17, which again seeks to increase government spending and raise taxes on working Pennsylvanians.

Kauffman Reacts to Governor’s 2016-17 Budget Address

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) issued the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his 2016-17 budget proposal, which again seeks to increase government spending and raise taxes on working Pennsylvanians.

Committee to Consider Agriculture Funding Transfers, Horse Race Industry Study

Feb. 09, 2016 /

WHAT: The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), will meet to consider House Resolution 616, which calls for a study of the state’s horse racing industry; and House Bill 1589, which amends the Fiscal Code to transfer funding from the Race Horse Development Fund to support payments to Pennsylvania fairs, PA Veterinary Laboratory System, Animal Health Commission, State Farm Products Show Fund and the State Racing Fund.

Masser: Gov. Wolf Needs a Reality Check on Budgeting

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, Rep. Kurt A. Masser (R-Columbia/Montour/Northumberland), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after reviewing Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year: