Wolf Budget Seeks More Than $2 Billion in New Taxes

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) expressed both concern and frustration on Tuesday after hearing Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal for a $33.29 billion budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year.

Cox Disappointed Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) today issued the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his annual budget address to a joint session of the state House and Senate:

Stephens Calls on Governor to Stop Attacks

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG—Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) released this statement following Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget address. Wolf called for increased spending and taxes:

Legislative Audit Advisory Commission Accepts 2015 Audit

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – The bicameral, bipartisan Legislative Audit Advisory Commission (LAAC), chaired by Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland), today voted to accept the audit report of the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s finances for the 2014-15 fiscal year as conducted by an independent certified public accounting firm.

Harper: Done Right, Shale Tax Can Help Balance PA Budget

Feb. 08, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – With the cost of key state budget areas – education and human services – continuing to rise, Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery) today appeared before the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee to make the case for a severance tax on natural gas drilling in the Commonwealth.

Parker to Escort Governor for 2016-17 Budget Address

Feb. 08, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Freshman Rep. David Parker (R-Monroe) has been selected to serve on the committee to escort Gov. Tom Wolf into the House chamber on Tuesday, Feb. 9, to deliver his budget address for the 2016-17 fiscal year.

Gaming Committee to Vote on Resolution Urging Congress to Lift Ban on Sports Betting

Feb. 08, 2016 /

WHAT: House Gaming Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. John Payne (R-Dauphin) announced the committee will hold a voting meeting to consider House Resolution 619, which would urge U.S. Congress to lift the federal ban on sports betting and to allow Pennsylvania – and all states that authorize, license and regulate casino gaming — to legalize sports betting through its licensed facilities.