Oberlander Responds to Governor’s New Budget Plan

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – After listening to the governor’s budget address for the upcoming 2016-17 fiscal year, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) said that any new budget must reflect the priorities of the people of Pennsylvania and not calls for higher, unsustainable government spending.

Governor Proposes Retroactive Income Tax Increase

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – House Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana County) offered the following reaction to Gov. Tom Wolf’s spending proposal through fiscal year 2016-17, which he announced today. His plan would increase taxes on working Pennsylvanians and employers by $3.6 billion and spending by 10 percent, or $3 billion, to $33.3 billion.

Baker Reacts to Governor’s 2016-17 Budget Proposal

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Matt Baker (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) expressed grave concern following the unveiling of Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2016-17 budget proposal, which again seeks to increase government spending and raise taxes on working Pennsylvanians.

Harhart Issues Statement on 2016-17 Budget Proposal

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) issued the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his 2016-17 budget proposal, which again seeks to increase government spending and raise taxes on working Pennsylvanians.

Kampf Questions Governor’s Plan to Hike Taxes

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG— Following Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget address to the Legislature, Rep. Warren Kampf (R-Montgomery/Chester) questioned the governor’s proposal to raise taxes, especially the Personal Income Tax by 11 percent.

McGinnis: Wrong for Wolf to Ask Pennsylvanians to Pay More and Do With Less

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. John McGinnis (R-Blair) today joined his House Republican colleagues in rejecting Gov. Tom Wolf’s call for higher taxes during his 2016-17 budget address before a joint session of the General Assembly. The governor’s proposal would increase taxes by $2.7 billion.

Culver: Governor Puts Forward His 2016-17 Budget Proposal

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, the House and Senate convened for a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly to hear Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget address for the second year of his administration. The governor signed the current year’s budget on Dec. 29, 2015, but line-item vetoed $6.3 billion, making the budget only 87 percent complete. Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) made the following statement after the address:

Lewis Prepared to Discuss Details of Gov. Wolf’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Harry Lewis Jr. (R-Chester) requests reactions from residents of the 74th District regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s $33.29 billion budget proposal, which would require a $2.7 billion tax increase. The feedback he receives will shape his approach to all upcoming budget conversations.

Kaufer: We Need a Governor Who Leads

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) issued the following statement on Tuesday after listening to Gov. Tom Wolf before a joint session of the General Assembly and reviewing his proposal for the 2016-17 fiscal year:

Millard Responds to Gov. Wolf’s Latest Tax Increases

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG– Rep. David Millard (R-Berwick) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2016-17 budget proposal, which would increase the Personal Income Tax paid by working Pennsylvanians and small businesses by 11 percent, along with several other tax increases:

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: