Lawrence, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Big Elk Creek State Park

Jul. 12, 2024 /

WEST GROVE–Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester) and the Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee, led by Vice Chairman Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), held a hearing on Tuesday regarding potential development of Big Elk Creek State Park by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR.) More than 160 members of the community attended the hearing at the new Avon Grove High School in Jennersville.

Democrats Turn Their Backs on Homeowners, Says Scheuren

Jul. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) today criticized House Democrats for tabling her amendments to Senate Bill 1236 earlier this week, which would have created strong, anti-squatter legislation.

Mercuri Comments on Passage of 2024-25 State Budget, Higher Education Funding

Jul. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) released the following statement discussing his positions and votes on passage of the annual state budget and higher education funding bills. The 2024-25 state budget represents a 5.9% increase, or about $47.6 billion, over the prior fiscal year.

Brown Announces Tax Credits, Funding Awarded to LG Lofts Development

Jul. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) is pleased to announce the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has awarded $1.4 million in tax credits, along with an additional $750,000 in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding to LG Lofts in New Castle.

Borowicz A ‘No’ Vote as State Budget Passes House

Jul. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Union) voted against the 2024-25 state budget bill Thursday, saying the $47.6 billion plan is a $2.7 billion, or 6%, increase over the prior fiscal year.

PILT Increase to Benefit Region, Causer Says

Jul. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The General Assembly has approved an increase in the payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) on state lands managed by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) announced today.

Causer Votes ‘No’ on State Budget

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) issued the following statement Thursday in response to House passage of a $47.6 billion state budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year:

Gaydos Supports State Budget But Says We Can Do Better

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement regarding her affirmative vote on the fiscal year 2024-25 state budget. The budget spends $47.6 billion, increasing state appropriations by nearly 6% over the previous year.

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: