Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Lancaster County House GOP Delegation Responds to Governor’s Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG – Today, Gov. Tom Wolf addressed a joint session of the General Assembly on his administration’s 2017-18 budget proposal.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Speaker Turzai Congratulates DeVos on Her Senate Confirmation]()
HARRISBURG - Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today applauded the U.S. Senate as it voted to confirm school reform advocate Elisabeth “Betsy” DeVos as the United States Secretary of Education.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Emrick Issues Statement on Governor’s Budget Address]()
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.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Bernstine: Government Must Do Things Differently]()
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:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Mako Looks for More Details on Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s $32.34 billion budget proposal:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Benninghoff Responds to Wolf’s Budget Address]()
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.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Dowling Issues Statement on Governor’s Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) today issued the following statement concerning the annual budget address by Gov. Tom Wolf to a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Watson Expresses Concern for Children in New State Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th) issued the following statement after the governor released his budget proposal for the 2017-18 fiscal year.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Irvin Offers Statement on Governor’s 2017-18 Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG – Following the governor’s annual budget address, in which he outlined his ideas for the 2017-18 state budget, Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) issued these comments:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Kauffman Looks Forward to Collaborative Effort with Governor to Reduce State Government]()
HARRISBURG – Following the governor’s 2017-18 state budget address before a joint session of the House and Senate, state Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) offered these comments:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Metcalfe Offers Actual Solutions to Wolf’s Annual Budget Debacle]()
HARRISBURG — House State Government Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) issued the following statement today regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2017-18 state budget proposal:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Stephens: Wolf Budget Reforms a Good First Step]()
HARRISBURG- Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) applauded Gov. Tom Wolf for offering a $32.34 billion budget proposal that includes spending and governmental reforms.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Baker Hopes for Bipartisan Consensus on State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matt Baker (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) issued the following statement today after the governor delivered his budget address for the 2017-18 fiscal year.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Jozwiak Plans Detailed Review of Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) today issued the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf outlined his spending proposal when he delivered his annual budget address to the state House and Senate:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Oberlander Says Restart for PA Budget Process Sends Strong Message]()
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.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Knowles Focused on Eliminating Unnecessary and Burdensome Regulations in State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) made the following statement after a joint session of the General Assembly convened for the governor’s budget address on Tuesday:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Tobash Focused on Creating a Brighter Future for Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – Following the governor’s budget address on Tuesday, where he presented his proposal for the 2017-18 state budget, Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) issued the following statement, outlining his priorities for this budget cycle:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Sonney Offers Statement on Governor’s State Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) today offered the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his 2017-18 budget address to the Pennsylvania House and Senate:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Ellis: Restarting Our Budget Process Starts Now]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Brian Ellis (R-Butler) joined his House colleagues in a joint session of the General Assembly on Tuesday to listen to the governor’s budget address for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Following the address, Ellis detailed what he hopes to see throughout this budget process:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Ward Issues Statement on Governor’s Proposed 2017-18 State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Judy Ward (R-Blair) today released the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his 2017-18 budget address to a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate: