Topper Responds to Wolf’s Spend-More, Tax-More Budget Proposal

Feb. 08, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – During his final budget address to the Legislature, Gov. Tom Wolf again proposed an unrealistic spending plan, this time to the tune of $43.7 billion. In response, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton), vice chairmen of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement:

Silvis Continues to be Surprised by Governor

Feb. 08, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Silvis (R-Westmoreland/Armstrong/Indiana) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s $43.7 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2022-23:

Brooks: Governor’s Budget is a Spending Spree with Your Money

Feb. 08, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf today presented his $43.7 billion budget plan, which is the largest proposed spending plan in Pennsylvania history. It is a $6.2 billion increase in spending over the current fiscal year, or a 16.6% increase. Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland) made the following statement in response to the governor’s proposal.

Major Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address

Feb. 08, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Indiana/Butler) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s $43.7 billion budget proposal:

Schmitt: Wolf Spending Plan Unsustainable

Feb. 08, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – In response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to increase state spending by $6.2 billion, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) issued the following statement:

Owlett Comments on Wolf’s Excessive Spending Plan

Feb. 08, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) offered the following response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s final state budget address Tuesday. The governor is proposing a record $43.7 billion spending plan that represents a $6.2 billion, or 16.6%, increase over the current year.

Sonney to Co-Host Hearing with Appropriations Committee on PASSHE Report

Feb. 08, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, will hold a joint public hearing with the House Appropriations Committee on the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s (PASSHE) report pursuant to Act 50 of 2020 and the system’s implementation plan for improvement of operations.

House Passes Mehaffie’s Better Access to Treatment Act

Feb. 07, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – In support of adults and children with medical conditions like autism, the House of Representatives today passed Rep. Tom Mehaffie’s House Bill 19 to create professional licensure for those practicing applied behavior analysis.

Pennycuick, Driscoll Introduce Keystone Saves Legislation

Feb. 07, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery) and Mike Driscoll (D-Philadelphia) have introduced legislation that would allow Pennsylvania workers who currently have no opportunity to save for retirement at their place of employment the ability to join a voluntary employee retirement savings program.

Boback’s Bill to Establish Purple Star School Program Passed by House

Feb. 07, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation to establish the Purple Star School Program in Pennsylvania, sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, advanced to the Senate after its unanimous passage in the House of Representatives today.