Bernstine: Harrisburg Already Spends Too Much

Feb. 06, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – In response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s state budget address today, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) said he plans to remain focused on cost-saving opportunities and jobs during the 2018-19 state budget cycle.

Corbin Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address

Feb. 06, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Representative Becky Corbin (R-East Brandywine) today issued the following statement in response to Governor Tom Wolf’s budget address to the General Assembly:

House Republican Leaders React to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 06, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – House Republican leaders reacted to the governor’s call to increase state spending by $1 billion for fiscal year 2018-19. The governor presented his $33 billion spending proposal today in front of a joint session of the General Assembly.

Oberlander Says New State Budget Should Control Spending

Feb. 06, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) said today that the governor’s proposal may strike the right tone in terms of addressing the biggest issues facing Pennsylvania, but the plan is still much too high to be realistic for taxpayers.

Toohil Issues Response to Wolf’s 2018-19 Budget Proposal

Feb. 06, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) and other members of the House of Representatives, along with members of the Senate, today heard Gov. Tom Wolf’s spending proposals for Fiscal Year 2018-19 during his annual budget address to legislators.

State House Endorses Gillespie Bill To Honor Local Serviceman

Feb. 06, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) that would honor the memory and service of United States Army Specialist Martin Wilson Kondor of York County is now headed to the desk of Gov. Tom Wolf following unanimous passage Monday evening.

Sankey Gives Wolf Budget Address Mixed Reviews

Feb. 06, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf today proposed a more than $33 billion dollar budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year during his address to the General Assembly. The governor’s plan includes a $1.19 billion increase in spending and is dependent on approval of a natural gas severance tax.

CANCELED: Barrar and House Committee to Hear from Civil Air Patrol

Feb. 06, 2018 /

WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will conduct an informational meeting to receive an update from the Civil Air Patrol about its current activity, future plans and return on investment for state appropriations provided to the Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol.