York House GOP Delegation: Shapiro’s Budget Unaffordable, Irresponsible, Misleading

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG ¬– In response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $48.34 billion budget proposal, the York County House Republican Delegation consisting of House Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg), Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion), Mike Jones (R-York Township) and Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) issued the following statement:

Causer Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s state budget proposal outlined Tuesday before a joint session of the General Assembly:

Overspending in Proposed Budget Detrimental to PA, Gregory Says

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – When Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his 2024-25 budget address today, the wish list included proposed spending for important programs but failed to acknowledge dramatic overspending that would decimate the state’s savings, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair/Huntingdon).

Staats Concerned About Spending Increases in Proposed Budget

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) issued the following statement today on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $48.3 billion proposed budget, which would increase state spending by 8.4%, or $3.7 billion, over the current fiscal year:

Much Work on the Budget Lies Ahead, Says Watro

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne) attended a joint session of the General Assembly today during which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his state budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

Bernstine to Host ‘Supporting Our Seniors’ Feb. 10

Feb. 05, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is inviting senior citizens, their families and caregivers to a “Supporting Our Seniors” event on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 10-11:30 a.m., at the Unionville Volunteer Fire Company.

Register Now for Mackenzie’s February Veteran Assistance Hours

Feb. 05, 2024 /

BETHLEHEM – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is offering Veteran Assistance Hours each month at her Bethlehem office to provide aid to local veterans. The next service hours will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1425 Mountain Dr. N in Bethlehem.

Cutler Forms Artificial Intelligence Opportunity Task Force to Guide AI Legislative Policy

Feb. 05, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said Monday he has formed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunity Task Force comprised of House Republican lawmakers who will engage with experts and stakeholders to inform future legislative policy decisions relating to artificial intelligence, including the human-centric ethical development of this emerging technology, along with appropriate safeguards.

Delozier to Host Scam Jam

Feb. 05, 2024 /

WHAT: Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) will be hosting Scam Jam in partnership with the Department of Banking and Securities. The event will educate attendees on how to avoid common scams that impact financial wellbeing. Fraud Bingo, an interactive presentation that teaches consumers about fraud prevention while playing bingo, will also be part of Scam Jam.