Jul. 07, 2022
HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Indiana/Butler) today issued the following statement in response to the House passing a Fiscal Year 2022-23 state budget that stands up for taxpayers by saving for the future, returning public dollars and investing in areas for growth:
“It is a bright day for Pennsylvania as we are putting the Commonwealth in better fiscal order for the unknown days ahead. Just like every family, we are paying off our debts to position ourselves for the future. In addition, we are growing the Rainy Day Fund to $5 billion for an inevitable downturn, whether that be next year or a decade from now. Finally, we are aligning ourselves to be prepared to grow the economy by, among other things cutting the Corporate Net Income Tax and allowing small businesses to defer tax liabilities on gains from similar property exchanges which is allowed in 49 other states.
“The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) help many of my constituents annually. We are providing a one-time, 70% increase in the award for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. In addition, there will be an additional $25 million available in LIHEAP for those struggling to pay their heating bills. With increased energy prices due to President Joe Biden’s inflationary actions, this will help a lot.
“Finally, we are helping our EMS providers and nursing homes by increasing reimbursements. More specifically, Medicaid reimbursements for EMS will be increased by $145 for basic life support, $100 for advanced life support and $2 per mile. Nursing homes will see a $35 per day increase in Medicaid reimbursements. This will be on top of $250 million in federal relief funds being sent to long-term care providers, which includes nursing homes. Assisting these important cogs in the health care system has been a priority.”
The 60th Legislative District includes Bethel, Boggs, Burrell, Cadogan, East Franklin,
Gilpin, Kiskiminetas, Kittanning, Manor, North Buffalo, Rayburn, South Bend, South Buffalo, Valley and West Franklin townships and the boroughs of Applewold, Ford City, Ford Cliff, Freeport, Kittanning, Manorville, North Apollo, West Kittanning and Worthington in Armstrong County; Buffalo and Winfield townships in Butler County and Blacklick, Conemaugh and Young townships in Indiana County.
Representative Abby Major
60th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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