Helm Votes to Keep Taxes Level in 2021-22 Pennsylvania Budget

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) 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.

Ecker Issues Statement on Passage of Responsible Budget

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:

Mihalek Announces 2021-22 State Budget Has Passed House of Representatives

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced that the 2021-22 budget has passed the House of Representatives. There is a total spend of $39.78 billion in general fund dollars and $1.04 billion in federal relief funds that support the Commonwealth’s fiscal future, education, police forces, infrastructure, elections, communities and most vulnerable populations. The budget includes no new taxes and no new fees.

Jozwiak Votes for State Budget with No New or Increased Taxes

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) today in Harrisburg voted for the state budget bill approved by the House that would fund the core functions of government without raising taxes or increasing any fees while also setting money aside in the Commonwealth’s version of a family savings account.

House Approves Budget Bill Supported by Gillen

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks/Lancaster) today in Harrisburg voted for the balanced state budget bill approved by the state House that includes no new or increased taxes, would spend nearly $40 billion in state funds and another $1 billion federal relief money, and would set aside $2.5 billion in the state’s Rainy Day Fund while also preserving $5 billion in federal relief funds to be used in future budgets. Gillen issued the following statement after the vote:

Flood Votes for Budget Approved by State House

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) today in Harrisburg voted for a balanced, tax-hike-free state budget bill that was approved by the House and allocates nearly $41 billion in combined state spending and federal relief funds.

Wheeland Says, State House Advances State Budget Bill

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) today voted to support Senate Bill 255, the primary piece of legislation which makes up the 2021-22 state budget package. The bill, which passed by a 140-61 margin, must now be considered by the state Senate.

Major Supports 2021-22 State Budget

Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Indiana/Butler) today issued the following statement in response to the House passing a Fiscal Year 2021-22 state budget supporting core government services: