Pickett Supports No-Tax-Increase Budget that Boosts Education and Agriculture Spending

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) joined a bipartisan majority of her House colleagues in passing the 2019-20 state budget proposal today. House Bill 790 would increase education funding to historic levels while keeping spending growth in line with the rate of inflation and without raising taxes or fees for hard-working Pennsylvania residents.

2019-20 Pennsylvania Budget Benefits from Prosperity

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG - Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today noted that Pennsylvania’s $33.9 billion budget proves that prudent budgeting decisions led by House Republicans are paying dividends in fiscal year 2019-20.

Wheeland Votes for Budget with Rainy Day Fund, No Tax Increases, No New Taxes or Fees

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting for House Bill 790, the General Appropriations portion of the 2019-20 state budget, which passed the state House today by a vote of 140-62. The legislation may now be taken up by the state Senate.

Lewis Votes ‘Yes’ on Budget with No New, Increased Taxes

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Continuing his commitment to standing up for the taxpayers of Pennsylvania, Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) cast a “yes” vote Tuesday on the 2019-20 state budget, which includes no new or increased taxes and sets money aside in the Rainy Day Fund.

Owlett Issues Statement on Passage of 2019-20 State Budget

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, today voted in support of a state budget that prioritizes agriculture, education and putting money aside in the state’s Rainy Day Fund. The budget will spend a total of $33.9 billion dollars, a 1.8% increase over the current fiscal year, and does not contain any new or increased taxes.

Mustello Supports Fiscally Responsible Budget Plan

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – In one of her first major votes in Harrisburg, Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) supported the no-tax-increase budget plan for fiscal year 2019-20, which the state House approved today and would increase funding for the core functions of government.

Gregory Praises House’s 2019-20 Spending Plan

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House today passed a $33.997 billion spending plan as the General Appropriations portion of the state budget. The legislation may now be taken up by the state Senate.

Roae Votes for Budget Approved by House

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – After state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today in Harrisburg voted for a state budget bill approved by the House, he issued the following statement:

Maloney Votes for State Budget that Invests in People and Job Training

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) today voted to pass a 2019-20 state budget that saves for the future, will train Pennsylvanians for well-paying skilled jobs that have been created due to federal tax cuts and federal pro-growth policies and protects those in our communities who need help.

Day Votes for State Budget with No New or Increased Taxes

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) today in Harrisburg voted for a state budget bill approved by the House that would fund the core functions of state government without asking taxpayers to pay more through new or increased taxes.

Gabler, Sankey Vote to Advance Key State Budget Bill

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – With support from both sides of the aisle, the state House today approved House Bill 790, the General Appropriations portion of the state budget package. The vote of 140-62 advances the legislation to the state Senate for consideration.

Budget to Save, Cut, Invest, Manage and Educate Passes House

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Reflecting the priorities and continued work of the House Republican Caucus, the 2019-20 General Appropriations bill passed the House of Representatives today with bipartisan support. House Bill 790 features no new taxes, no tax increases and no additional fees, continuing a multi-year effort that has resulted in increased revenues for the Commonwealth.