Heffley Votes to Restore Education Funding for Carbon County Schools

Apr. 13, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) issued the following statement after the House voted, in an overwhelming bipartisan majority, to pass House Bill 1589, a state fiscal code bill that would restore the funding formula developed by the Basic Education Funding Commission last year. The formula was rejected by Gov. Tom Wolf when he vetoed the state fiscal code last month.

Tallman, General Assembly Restore Wolf Education Funding Cuts

Apr. 13, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Will Tallman (R-Adams/Cumberland) today joined the majority of his colleagues in the House and Senate in passing legislation that will require use of a more equitable school funding formula rather than Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan that heavily favored the School District of Philadelphia. House Bill 1589, which also restores construction reimbursement funding schools are owed through PlanCon (the Planning and Construction Workbook), passed each chamber of the General Assembly by a two-thirds majority, thus preventing a veto by the governor.

Staats Votes to Reestablish Fair Funding for Schools

Apr. 13, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) issued the following statement after the House voted 149-45 to pass House Bill 1589, a state fiscal code bill that would reestablish the funding formula developed by the Basic Education Funding Commission. The education funding formula was abandoned when Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed the state fiscal code last month.

Moul Votes for Medical Marijuana Bill Now on Way to Governor

Apr. 13, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) voted with the overwhelming majority in the House today to approve legislation to permit physicians to recommend medical marijuana to patients with certain qualifying illnesses. The vote was 149-46.

Gabler, Sankey Join General Assembly Veto-Proof Restoration of School Funding

Apr. 13, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Tommy Sankey (Clearfield/Cambria) today joined the majority of their colleagues in the House and Senate in passing legislation that will require use of a more equitable school funding formula rather than Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan that heavily favored the School District of Philadelphia. House Bill 1589, which also restores construction reimbursement funding schools are owed through PlanCon (the Planning and Construction Workbook), passed each chamber of the General Assembly by a two-thirds majority, thus preventing a veto by the governor.

Chairman Adolph Applauds Passage of Fiscal Code

Apr. 13, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. William F. Adolph (R-Delaware), chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in regard to the passage of House Bill 1589, which would be the Fiscal Code for the 2015-16 Fiscal Year:

York House Republicans Endorse Wolf-Proof Restoration of School Funding

Apr. 13, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Members of the York County House Republican delegation today joined the majority of their colleagues in the House and Senate in passing legislation that will require use of a more equitable school funding formula rather than Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan that heavily favored the School District of Philadelphia. House Bill 1589, which also restores construction reimbursement funding schools are owed through PlanCon (the Planning and Construction Workbook), passed each chamber of the General Assembly by a two-thirds majority, thus preventing a veto by the governor.

Topper Applauds Bipartisan Effort for Fair Education Funding Formula

Apr. 13, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Today, state Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton/Franklin joined a strong bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives in supporting a fair basic education funding formula, which was a included in House Bill 1589, also known as the Fiscal Code. Gov. Tom Wolf previously vetoed the Fiscal Code, which included the agreed-to education funding formula. The legislation was adopted by a vote of 149 to 45. It was previously adopted in the state Senate with a veto-proof majority of 37-11.

‘Fair Funding’ For Schools Wins Out with New Equitable Formula

Apr. 13, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Voting to support Pennsylvania students and schools, the House passed legislation to implement the bipartisan and fair Basic Education Funding Commission (BEFC) formula which has the support of education advocates and school boards across the state, House Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana) said today. The vote count was 149-45.

Rothman Supports Fair Education Funding Formula

Apr. 13, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Today, State Representative Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) joined a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives in supporting a fair basic education funding formula, which was included in House Bill 1589, also known as the Fiscal Code. Governor Tom Wolf previously vetoed the Fiscal Code. The legislation was adopted by a vote of 149 to 45. It was adopted in the state Senate with a veto-proof majority of 37-11.

Nesbit Supports Effort to Restore Schools’ Education Funding

Apr. 13, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler) was one of 149 House members today to vote in favor of House Bill 1589, the General Assembly’s latest attempt to reverse the governor’s decision to distribute state education dollars without an agreed-to funding formula.

Pickett Votes to Restore Education Funding to Local Schools

Apr. 13, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – To help local schools receive the state funding they are due in the 2015-16 state budget, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today voted in favor of new legislation that addresses the governor’s veto of the state’s Fiscal Code.

Medical Marijuana Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk after House Approval, Says Reed

Apr. 13, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – House Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana) today joined an overwhelming majority of his colleagues in supporting legislation to permit the controlled use of medical marijuana/cannabis in Pennsylvania. The House of Representatives approved an amended version of Senate Bill 3 by a vote of 149-46. The legislation now heads to Gov. Tom Wolf, who has said he will sign it into law.

Cox Votes for Medical Cannabis Bill Approved by House

Apr. 13, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) today in Harrisburg voted for a bill that would legalize in Pennsylvania the use of medical cannabis to help children suffering from seizures, patients who have cancer and individuals with other specified health conditions. Following the vote, Cox made the following statement: