Owlett Issues Statement on Passage of 2024-25 PA Budget

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) cast a “no” vote today on the state’s proposed $47.6 billion budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year and issued the following statement regarding his decision:

Heffley: Budget Burdens Taxpayers

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) issued the following statement on the $47.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2024-25:

York County House Delegation: Approved Budget a Big Spending Spree

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Following the passage of a budget that breaks the record for state spending, the York County Republican delegation to the House, consisting of House Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover); Mike Jones (R-York Township); Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester); Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg) and Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion), issued the following statement:

Rowe: Budget Will Lead to Tax Increases

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – On Thursday, the House passed a $47.6 billion General Appropriations bill for the 2024-25 fiscal year. This budget represents a 6% spending increase over the prior year. State Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Juniata/Mifflin) cast a “no” vote and shared his concerns in the following statement:

Budget Too Late, Too Much, Diamond Says

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The $47.6 billion budget passed today was negotiated behind closed doors by House Democrats, leaving GOP representatives in the dark and unsure why the majority party failed to meet its June 30 deadline, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).

Barton Blasts Irresponsible Budget Plan

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued this statement following House passage of a General Appropriations bill for the 2024-25 fiscal year:

Rigby Says 2024-25 Budget Unsustainable

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) issued the following statement regarding his “no” vote on the 2024-25 state budget, which passed largely along party lines in the House.

Zimmerman Says Budget Lacks Accountability, Unsustainable

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The House and Senate passed a nearly $48 billion state budget today, said Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster/Berks), who voted against the inflated spending plan. Following the vote he issued this statement:

Schmitt Issues Statement on Disaster Budget

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – In response to passage of a state budget that sets a new record for government spending in Pennsylvania, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona), who serves on the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement:

State Budget Spends Way Too Much, Roae Says

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) issued the following statement in response to the almost $47.6 billion Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget approved today: