Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – The FY 2021-2022 state budget passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives by a vote of 140 to 61.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement upon passage of the 2021-22 state budget.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) today joined a bipartisan majority of his colleagues in the House of Representatives in passing the 2021-22 state budget bill. The $39.78 billion proposal increases education funding to historic levels without raising taxes while making a record deposit into Pennsylvania’s Rainy Day Fund.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – The General Assembly approved today a responsible budget that addresses the needs of today while planning for the future. In response, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton), who sits on the House Appropriations Committee, which investigates yearly budget requests and creates budgets, issued the following statement:
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to improve communications among agencies charged with investigating child abuse has been sent to the governor for his signature.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – The $39.8 billion budget passed by the House of Representatives on Friday saves money for the future and invests in early childhood education, infrastructure, public schools and state police, according to Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Cumberland).
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG - Nearly one week shy of the state budget deadline, the House today passed a budget that fully funds the core functions of state government with no new taxes or fee increases. The 2021-22 budget includes $39.8 billion in General Fund revenues and more than $1 billion in federal pandemic relief funds. It will also set aside $2.5 billion in the state’s Rainy Day Fund, bringing it to a record $2.8 billion, and preserves more than $5 billion of federal relief funds to aid future budgets.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. David Millard (R-Columbia) today in Harrisburg voted for Senate Bill 255, the General Appropriations portion of the state budget, which was approved by the House of Representatives. The 2021-22 Pennsylvania budget would spend $39 billion in General Fund dollars, and $1 billion in federal relief funds, to fund the core functions of government services and invest in jobs, infrastructure and education, all while avoiding any new or increased taxes.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rich Irvin (Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) today issued the following statement after the House approved the 2021-22 state budget:
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Beaver/Lawrence) today voted “no” on the state budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22. Bernstine issued the following statement citing excessive government spending led to his negative vote.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) today in Harrisburg voted for Senate Bill 255, the General Appropriations portion of the state budget, which was approved by the House of Representatives. The 2021-22 Pennsylvania budget would spend $39 billion in General Fund dollars, and $1 billion in federal relief funds, to fund the core functions of government services, prioritize education and support Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable citizens, all while avoiding any new or increased taxes.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG –Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) issued the following statement following the passage of the 2021-22 state budget in the House.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – The $39.8 billion budget approved by the House of Representatives on Friday invests in early childhood education, public schools, services for those with intellectual disabilities and state police, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – The General Assembly today approved a responsible budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year that respects taxpayers by not raising taxes and saves money to offset any future proposed tax increases. In response, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), who serves on the House Appropriations Committee, which works to create the yearly budgets, issued the following statement:
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) today issued the following statement about his “no” vote on state funding for the University of Pittsburgh:
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG—Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) joined a bipartisan majority in the House to pass a budget that raises funds for education, and adds money to the state’s Rainy Day Fund, all without raising taxes.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – The General Assembly today approved a responsible, no-tax-increase budget that respects taxpayers.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) today announced that his House Bill 827, which would create the Microenterprise Loan Program, has been signed in both chambers of the General Assembly and sent to the governor’s desk.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG — Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) joined his colleagues in approving a $39.78 billion Fiscal Year 2021-22 state budget on Friday.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to passage of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 state budget: