Masser Pleased State Budget Invests in Key Initiatives

Jul. 07, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Local state Rep. Kurt Masser (R-Columbia/Montour/Northumberland) today in Harrisburg joined a majority of his colleagues in the House by voting to support a balanced state budget bill that increases investments in key initiatives. Masser issued the following statement after the vote:

Bill to Support Crime Victims Heads to the Governor’s Desk, Says Delozier

Jul. 07, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) that would give crime victims legal standing in court, update crime victims’ compensation, provide notice of events in the judicial processes and enhance victims’ confidentiality for domestic and sexual violence crimes passed the House on concurrence today. The bill will now advance to the governor’s desk for his signature.

Culver on State Budget: ‘There’s A Lot to Like”

Jul. 07, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – A key legislative piece in the package of bills that make up the 2022-23 state budget drew bipartisan support in the state House today. Senate Bill 1100, the General Appropriations bill, must now be concurred upon by the Senate before it can become law.

O’Neal Voices Support for State Budget

Jul. 07, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today issued the following statement in response to the House on Thursday approving a $42.8 billion Fiscal Year 2022-23 state budget:

Budget Spending Unsustainable for PA’s Future, Lewis Says

Jul. 07, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Dramatic across-the-board increases in spending presented in the 2022-23 state budget would be detrimental to Pennsylvania’s future fiscal health, according to Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin), who voted against the measure.

State Budget Features Historic Investments, Gregory Says

Jul. 07, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – The $42.8 billion budget passed by the House this week makes historic investments in education, public safety, infrastructure and taxpayer relief for vulnerable Pennsylvanians, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).

Major Supports 2022-23 State Budget

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:

Lifeline for Ambulance Services Part of PA Budget Plan, Causer Says

Jul. 07, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – With many emergency medical services (EMS) agencies struggling to keep their doors open, the General Assembly has approved an additional $50 million in funding for increased Medicaid reimbursement rates, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), lead sponsor of the initiative.

Bonner Bill Supporting Long-Term Care Earns House Approval

Jul. 01, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner’s (R-Mercer/Butler) legislation that would require Contract Health Care Service Agencies that provide temporary nursing workers in nursing homes, assisted living residences and personal care homes to register with Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) as a condition of their operations in the Commonwealth has passed the House of Representatives.

Bill to Aid EMS Response Heads to Governor’s Desk, Causer Says

Jul. 01, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Working to ensure emergency medical services (EMS) crews are able to respond to calls for help, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) today joined a majority in the state House to make changes regarding staffing on basic life support (BLS) ambulances.