Everett Issues Statement on Wolf Executive Action Putting Politics Above a Citizen’s Right to Vote

Jul. 09, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union), chairman of the House State Government Committee, issued the following statement after the governor announced today a county reimbursement scheme involving the borrowing of funds from the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (PEDFA), which is generally an agency that deals with local economic improvement rather than election costs. The governor vetoed last week a bipartisan proposal from the General Assembly that would have provided $90 million in state funding for counties and included a provision that would abolish straight-party ticket voting.

Dowling to Governor: PA is a Democracy, Not a Dictatorship

Jul. 09, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) issued the following statement in response to an announcement by Gov. Tom Wolf that he will unilaterally order a bond issue to fund the purchase of new voting machines across the Commonwealth:

O’Neal Responds to Rainy Day Fund Deposit

Jul. 09, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) issued the following statement in response to the $317 million deposit made in the state’s Rainy Day Fund today:

O’Neal Responds to Rainy Day Fund Deposit

Jul. 09, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) issued the following statement in response to the $317 million deposit made in the state’s Rainy Day Fund today:

Ortitay Reacts to Rainy Day Fund Deposit

Jul. 09, 2019 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to the $317 million deposit made in the state’s Rainy Day Fund today:

Walsh Reacts to Rainy Day Fund Deposit

Jul. 09, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Justin Walsh (R-Westmoreland) today issued the following statement in response to the $317 million deposit made in the state’s Rainy Day Fund today:

Heffley Questions Wolf Veto of Voting Machine Funding Bill

Jul. 09, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today questioned last week’s decision by Gov. Tom Wolf to reject Senate Bill 48, legislation to help county governments with the purchase of new, mandated voting machine systems. The governor said he vetoed the measure over its other provisions, among them the elimination of straight-party voting.

Heffley Questions Wolf Veto of Voting Machine Funding Bill

Jul. 09, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today questioned last week’s decision by Gov. Tom Wolf to reject Senate Bill 48, legislation to help county governments with the purchase of new, mandated voting machine systems. The governor said he vetoed the measure over its other provisions, among them the elimination of straight-party voting.

Wolf Chooses Party Over Pennsylvania, Vetoes Election Reform Bill

Jul. 08, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – York County Republican legislators are accusing Gov. Tom Wolf of heeding party wishes over the needs of Pennsylvania’s cash-strapped counties by vetoing much-needed election reform legislation today. Wolf’s decision to reject Senate Bill 48 kills efforts to help local governments with the cost of the 2020 election - after he unilaterally decertified all of the state’s voting machines - and do away with the antiquated straight-party voting option at polling places.

Wolf Chooses Party Over Pennsylvania, Vetoes Election Reform Bill

Jul. 08, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – York County Republican legislators are accusing Gov. Tom Wolf of heeding party wishes over the needs of Pennsylvania’s cash-strapped counties by vetoing much-needed election reform legislation today. Wolf’s decision to reject Senate Bill 48 kills efforts to help local governments with the cost of the 2020 election - after he unilaterally decertified all of the state’s voting machines - and do away with the antiquated straight-party voting option at polling places.

Speaker Recognizes Role of ICA In Leading Pittsburgh Out of Distressed Status

Jul. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – With its duties fulfilled, and now expiring as of this week, the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (ICA) was recognized today by Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) for the integral role it played in leading Pittsburgh out of Act 47 distressed status.

Proper Flag Disposal Subject of Local Legislator’s Event

Jul. 05, 2019 /

WHAT: Proper and respectful disposal of worn, tattered American flags will be the subject of an educational event hosted by state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset). Those in attendance will witness an actual disposal ceremony, as well as learn about the history and symbolism of the American flag.