Keefer Bill to Rein in Regulations Approved by House Committee

Feb. 08, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-York/Cumberland) to decrease unnecessary government oversight and allow businesses to thrive and created more jobs was approved by the House State Government Committee on Tuesday.

Boback’s Consumer Protection Bill Clears House

Feb. 08, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – A bill sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) that would increase penalties for those found guilty of caller identification spoofing passed the House unanimously on Tuesday.

Tallman Responds to Governor’s Budget Plan

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.

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.