Schemel Critical of 2020-21 Budget

Nov. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) voted “no” on the 2020-21 state budget Friday, saying he felt the negotiated spending plan demonstrated little fiscal discipline.

Puskaric Votes Against State Budget

Nov. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Despite the House of Representatives voting today to approve a $32.1 state budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21, Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) cast his vote against the spending plan.

Lewis Calls 2020-21 State Budget ‘Irresponsible’

Nov. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) voted “no” Friday on the 2020-21 budget proposal, which he says increases spending to unsustainable levels with one-time federal dollars, while making cuts where they are least needed.

Rowe Votes No on Irresponsible Budget

Nov. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union) did not vote to approve Senate Bill 1350 due to the proposed increase in spending, misuse of CARES Act funds, and the refusal of the General Assembly to pass the Taxpayer Protection Act.

Gaydos Issues Statement on Pennsylvania’s Budget

Nov. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives advanced a responsible, $32.1 billion budget on Thursday. Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), who voted to approve the General Appropriations bill, issued the following statement in response.

Mustello Votes in Favor of State Budget Bill

Nov. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) today issued the following statement in response to the House advancing a $32.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21. Mustello joined a majority of her colleagues to approve the General Appropriations bill.

Hershey Praises Bill Targeting Frivolous Lawsuits

Nov. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG ¬– A House bill that would protect businesses, schools, nursing homes and others from frivolous lawsuits passed both the House and Senate, and awaits the governor’s signature to become law.

Staats Hotel License Bill Heading to Governor

Nov. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) to permit owners of old hotel liquor licenses to convert them to restaurant liquor licenses is now on its way to becoming law.

Cutler Calls on Wolf to Sign COVID-19 Protection Bill

Nov. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement upon the passage of House Bill 1737, which would provide liability protections for Pennsylvanians following state mitigation orders.

Brown’s Vision Screening Bill Heads to Governor for Approval

Nov. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) announced today that her vision screening legislation (House Bill 1342) now advances to the governor’s desk for his signature after receiving unanimous support from both the House and Senate.

General Assembly Passes Helm Bill to License Home Inspectors

Nov. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) today announced that the General Assembly has passed House Bill 21, taking a massive step in giving homebuyers greater confidence during the homebuying process. House Bill 21 would amend Act 367 of 1945, known as the Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law, to require licensure of home inspectors.

Bill to Aid Social Organizations During COVID-19 Crisis Heads to Governor, Says Klunk, Farry, Hershey

Nov. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The Senate and House today affirmed its commitment to veterans clubs and similar organizations when it forwarded to the governor for his signature a bill to provide relief by permitting them to use a larger share of small games of chance revenue for operating expenses during the emergency declaration. House Bill 777 is the result of a collaborative effort between Reps. Kate Klunk (R-York), Frank Farry (R-Bucks) and John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin).

House Calls for Audit of All COVID-19 Data in the Commonwealth, Klunk Says

Nov. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – To ensure state officials are using accurate data to shape their response to COVID-19, the House today approved House Resolution 1087 by Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) to direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Commission (LBFC) to review data collected by the Department of Health.

Cook Applauds Judge Emery’s LSA Ruling

Nov. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) has won a four-year pursuit to assure that Local Share Account (LSA) procedures in Washington County are fair, accountable and transparent. Judge Katherine Emery has ruled that the Redevelopment Authority must provide records of 433 projects funded by the LSA of casino gambling. Cook issued the following statement:

State Government Committee to Discuss Election

Nov. 20, 2020 /

WHAT: After Dominion Voting Systems backed out of attending a fact-finding hearing of the State Government Committee, acting Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will hold a press conference with members of the committee to discuss the election.

State Government Committee to Discuss Election

Nov. 20, 2020 /

After Dominion Voting Systems backed out of attending a fact-finding hearing of the State Government Committee, acting Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will hold a press conference to discuss the election.