Working to Reinvent Pennsylvania Government, House Sends Bipartisan Public Pension Reform Plan to Governor’s Desk

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – As part of the House Republican effort to reinvent the operations and priorities of Pennsylvania government, the House approved legislation to stop pension costs from draining critical taxpayer resources away from schools, law enforcement and other important programs, House leaders said today. With a bipartisan vote of 143-53, the bill now heads to the governor’s desk for signature.

Barrar and Committee Pass Bill to Better Communicate with Veterans

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – The Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee and its chairman, Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), unanimously supported a bill that would share veterans’ information from state agencies with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) for the purpose of providing information about state and federal benefits available to them.

A Step Worth Taking

Jun. 08, 2017 /

When I was a child, I was introduced to the world of “street rods” by my dad, who owned a ’46 Ford. So I jumped at the opportunity to serve as a judge at last weekend’s Street Rod Nationals East at the York Expo Center. My job was to select the York winner, and I chose the beautiful marina blue, ’67 Chevy Camaro SS with the rally sport package owned by Janet Fisher from York Township.

Christiana Supports Historic Pension Reform

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver/Washington) today issued the following statement after voting in support of legislation to reform Pennsylvania’s two public pension systems:

Irvin Supports Public Pension Reform Measure

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to stem the growth of the state’s pension debt, protect current enrollees’ pensions and offer strong pension plans for future workers, Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) voted in support of legislation to reform the two public employee pension systems.

Walsh Supports Pension Reform Legislation

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Justin Walsh (R-Westmoreland) today issued the following statement in response to the House passing legislation to change the state’s pension plan:

Ortitay Pleased House Acts on Pensions

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to the House passing pension reform legislation:

Rader Supports Historic Pension Reform

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) issued the following statement after the House voted overwhelmingly to pass Senate Bill 1, which would reform the state’s public pension systems:

Lewis Votes to Protect Pensions and Taxpayers

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – To protect taxpayers and support future hires, Rep. Harry Lewis Jr. (R-Chester) voted in favor of pension reform legislation that would save billions and provide all new state and school district employees with three plan options, including two hybrid choices and a defined contribution-only plan. The bill now awaits Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature.

House Passes Significant Pension Reform, Says Millard

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – On Thursday, Rep. David Millard (R-Berwick) joined his House colleagues to pass a pension reform bill by a vote of 143 to 53. After considering pension reform for several sessions, this bill finally addresses the state’s $64 billion unfunded public pension liability.

Corr Votes for Public Pension Reform Bill Headed to Governor to be Signed Into Law

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Michael Corr (R-Montgomery) today voted in Harrisburg in favor of a comprehensive public pension reform bill approved by the state House that would reduce costs for taxpayers, provide competitive retirement benefits for future state workers and teachers, and secure the pension benefits of current public workers and retirees.

Saccone Votes in Favor of Historic Pension Reform

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved legislation to reform Pennsylvania’s struggling public pension today with Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Washington/Allegheny) voting in favor of Senate Bill 1, as he believes it’s the start to shifting the risk away from taxpayers.

Bernstine Backs Pension Reform to Better Protect Taxpayers

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives’ bipartisan vote to reform Pennsylvania’s two public pension systems, which have a combined unfunded liability of more than $62.7 billion:

House Makes Historic Vote in Favor of Reforming PA’s Public Pension Systems, Tobash Says

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s ever-growing public pension debt has created a looming financial crisis, one which can only be addressed through meaningful reform. In response, Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) joined the majority of his House colleagues in approving a historic public pension reform measure on Thursday to responsibly address the state’s escalating debt and move the state’s pension systems into the 21st century. The bill received bipartisan support in the House. After the vote on Senate Bill 1, Tobash made the following statement: