Corr Votes for Budget Approved by House

Jun. 22, 2018 /

COLLEGEVILLE – On Wednesday, State Rep. Michael Corr (R-Montgomery) voted for the balanced, timely state budget bill approved by the House that would fund the core functions of government and increase funding for education without raising or implementing new taxes.

House Approves Causer Resolution Calling for Audit of PENNVEST Transactions

Jun. 21, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – A resolution calling for a thorough audit of more than 100 nonpoint source management transactions authorized by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has been unanimously approved in the state House, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint), prime sponsor of the measure.

Hahn Bill Empowers Parents in Substance Abuse Cases

Jun. 21, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Giving parents the final word in substance abuse cases involving their children is the basis for legislation authored by state Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township) that is headed to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk following a unanimous vote in the House Thursday.

Boback Supports Budget That Invests in Education at Record Level

Jun. 21, 2018 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Karen Boback (R-Columbia/Luzerne/Wyoming) voted in favor of the 2018-19 state budget bill, House Bill 2121, which passed the House overwhelmingly, 188-10. The plan was a bipartisan compromise that includes no new or increased taxes or fees and comes in below the rate of inflation.

Saylor Offers Condolences to Governor Wolf

Jun. 21, 2018 /

RED LION- Rep. Stan Saylor (R-York) released the following statement on the news of the passing of Cornelia Rohlman Westerman Wolf, mother of Gov. Tom Wolf.

Brown Supports Bipartisan, Fiscally Conservative for Fiscal Year 2018-19 State Budget

Jun. 21, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) voted in favor of the no-tax-increase budget plan for fiscal year 2018-19 that was approved by an overwhelming bipartisan majority of the state House on Wednesday. The budget Brown supported invests more funding for all levels of education while protecting communities and families across Pennsylvania.

Bernstine Launches Parliamentary Attack on Anti-Second Amendment Bills

Jun. 21, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Staunch Second Amendment supporter Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced his plan to use legislative tools at his disposal to stop the state House of Representatives from voting on anti-gun legislation which would violate the Pennsylvania Constitution.

Culver Votes for Timely State Budget, With No New Taxes

Jun. 21, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, the House approved the state budget plan for 2018-19, and Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) voted in favor of the measure. The plan prioritizes education, public safety and fiscal responsibility. After the vote, Culver made the following statement:

Gillen Backs Budget Bill Approved by House

Jun. 21, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks/Lancaster) yesterday in Harrisburg voted for the balanced budget bill approved through a bipartisan vote by the House that would fund the core functions of government and increase funding for local schools without raising or enacting new taxes.

Rothman Supports Timely, No-Tax-Increase Budget

Jun. 21, 2018 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) voted in favor of the 2018-19 state budget, House Bill 2121, which invests an all-time-high into education while avoiding tax increases and borrowing.

Pyle Votes ‘Yes’ on No-Tax-Hike Budget

Jun. 21, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana) today joined an overwhelming majority of the state House in approving a 2018-19 state budget that includes no new or increased taxes and makes significant investments in education and public safety.