James Says Governor’s Budget Proposal Misses Mark on Economic Policy

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) today issued the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his annual budget address to a joint session of the state House and Senate, where he proposed more than doubling the state minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 and enacting a new tax specifically on natural gas harvested in Pennsylvania:

Toepel Applauds Focus on Career Development in Budget Address

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marcy Toepel (R-Montgomery) today joined her colleagues in a joint session of the General Assembly as Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his budget address. She released the following statement on the governor’s vision:

Kail Responds to Governor’s Budget Address

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Following the governor’s budget address, Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) outlined his priorities for the 2019-20 fiscal year in the statement below:

Kail Responds to Governor’s Budget Address

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Following the governor’s budget address, Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) outlined his priorities for the 2019-20 fiscal year in the statement below:

Oberlander Reacts to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) said today she is pleased that the governor’s budget proposal reflects the priorities of the people of 63rd District and rural Pennsylvania and is optimistic that a balanced state budget, which is responsive to the needs of local residents, can be passed without a tax increase and on time.

Bernstine Responds to Governor’s Budget Address

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – In response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s state budget address today, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) said he is concerned about government spending levels and their impact on taxpayers in the 10th District. He issued the following statement about Wolf’s proposal:

Gleim Encouraged by Parts of Gov. Wolf’s Budget Address

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) said she is encouraged by what she heard in Gov. Tom Wolf’s fifth budget address to the General Assembly. With this budget address, the governor has formally started the process that will lead to the state’s 2019-20 spending plan.

Gleim Encouraged by Parts of Gov. Wolf’s Budget Address

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) said she is encouraged by what she heard in Gov. Tom Wolf’s fifth budget address to the General Assembly. With this budget address, the governor has formally started the process that will lead to the state’s 2019-20 spending plan.

Rothman Responds to Governor’s Budget Address

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The governor today issued his budget address for the 2019-20 fiscal year to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The governor’s proposed $34.15 billion spending plan includes no new broad-based tax hikes.

Topper Issues Response to Budget Proposal

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal to spend $34.1 billion during the 2019-20 fiscal year: