Toohil Supports Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Bill

Apr. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today joined a majority of her House colleagues in passing legislation to restore mandatory minimum sentences for drug and gun offenses in Pennsylvania.

Rader Pleased With Budget Progress

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) today issued the following statement after the House voted 114-84 to pass House Bill 218, the 2017-18 budget bill:

Metzgar Bill to Repeal Death Tax on Children Passes House

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG - – The House of Representatives today advanced legislation, sponsored by Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset), to eliminate the inheritance tax rate for transfers of property from a parent to a child age 21 or younger. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Jozwiak Backs Budget Approved in State House

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) today issued the following statement after voting for the state budget that was approved by the state House and now makes its way to the state Senate for consideration:

McGinnis Rejects House Budget Bill for Failing to Address Pension Crisis

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. John McGinnis (R-Blair) today voted against House Bill 218, the budget bill for fiscal year 2017-18 which was passed by the House of Representatives by a vote of 114-84. The spending plan totals $31.52 billion, which is $815 million less than Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal, and includes no tax increases or borrowing.

Ortitay Pleased with House Budget Plan

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to the House passing a $31.52 billion Fiscal Year 2017-18 state budget:

Gillen Votes for Budget Bill Advanced by House

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks/Lancaster) today in Harrisburg released the following statement after voting in favor of the budget bill approved by the state House:

James Votes for Budget Approved by House

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) today issued the following statement after voting for the state budget bill approved by the House that now heads to the state Senate:

Cox Votes for State Budget Passed by House

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) today issued the following statement voting for the state budget bill that was approved by the House and now heads to the state Senate:

Corr Votes for Budget Approved by House

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Michael Corr (R-Montgomery) today issued the following statement after voting for the state budget bill approved by the House and sent to the Senate for consideration:

Nesbit Votes for Sustainable State Budget

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler) today voted in favor of a state budget proposal that holds the line on spending while not including any new or increased taxes or borrowing.

Pickett Pleased with Initial House Version of New State Budget

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Calling it a sustainable, responsible plan, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today supported a state budget that does not include new or increased taxes but also invests in the core functions of government.