Governor’s Budget Proposal a Step in the Right Direction, Says Schemel

Feb. 07, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) today joined his colleagues in listening to Gov. Tom Wolf present his 2017-18 budget proposal during a joint session of the House and Senate. He issued the following statement in reaction to the governor’s $32.3 billion spending plan.

Masser Expects the 2017-18 Budget Process to be More Effective than Years Past

Feb. 07, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kurt A. Masser (R-Columbia/Montour/Northumberland) and his legislative colleagues listened to the governor’s budget address for the 2017-18 fiscal year during a joint session of the General Assembly today at the Capitol. Masser made the following statement about his priorities for the upcoming year’s budget:

Emrick Issues Statement on Governor’s Budget Address

Feb. 07, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf today issued his budget address for the 2017-18 fiscal year to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The governor’s proposed $32.34 billion spending plan includes no broad-based tax hikes increases and sends more money to our public schools for basic education funding, PreK Counts, special education and Head Start Assistance.

Emrick Issues Statement on Governor’s Budget Address

Feb. 07, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf today issued his budget address for the 2017-18 fiscal year to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The governor’s proposed $32.34 billion spending plan includes no broad-based tax hikes increases and sends more money to our public schools for basic education funding, PreK Counts, special education and Head Start Assistance.

Bernstine: Government Must Do Things Differently

Feb. 07, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Following the governor’s budget address, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) outlined his priorities for the 2017-18 state budget in the statement below:

Benninghoff Responds to Wolf’s Budget Address

Feb. 07, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s $32.34 billion budget proposal, which includes a few consolidation and cost-saving measures, but also includes $1 billion in new taxes. Wolf’s budget would spend over $500 million more than the current year.

Oberlander Says Restart for PA Budget Process Sends Strong Message

Feb. 07, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Calling it a good step toward restarting Pennsylvania government, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) today said she is optimistic that the 2017-18 budget process can work for the people of Pennsylvania and the 63rd District by being responsive to those who pay the bills.