Kauffman Reacts to Governor’s 2016-17 Budget Address

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) 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.

Committee to Consider Agriculture Funding Transfers, Horse Race Industry Study

Feb. 09, 2016 /

WHAT: The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), will meet to consider House Resolution 616, which calls for a study of the state’s horse racing industry; and House Bill 1589, which amends the Fiscal Code to transfer funding from the Race Horse Development Fund to support payments to Pennsylvania fairs, PA Veterinary Laboratory System, Animal Health Commission, State Farm Products Show Fund and the State Racing Fund.

Masser: Gov. Wolf Needs a Reality Check on Budgeting

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, Rep. Kurt A. Masser (R-Columbia/Montour/Northumberland), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after reviewing Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year:

James Says Governor’s Budget Proposal Will Need a Lot of Work

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Buter) today in Harrisburg said the budget proposal delivered by Gov. Tom Wolf that calls for billions of dollars in news spending and a handful of new or increased taxes will need significant improvements as it makes its way through the legislative process.

Everett Says Budget Plan Will Harm Pennsylvania Taxpayers

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – The residents of Pennsylvania do not deserve the treatment they would get from the latest budget proposal of $33.29 billion from Gov. Tom Wolf, which centers on a host of tax increases, said Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) today.

Jozwiak Calls Governor’s Budget Proposal Unrealistic

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) issued the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his annual budget address today in Harrisburg before a joint session of the state House and Senate:

Wolf Launched Partisan Insults Instead of a Budget Address, Delozier Says

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) today expressed disappointment in Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2016-17 budget address, which she said did not include the truth about his proposal to raise taxes on Pennsylvania families. She issued the following statement in response to the governor’s address:

Wolf Budget Address Lacks Good News For Taxpayers, Says Hahn

Feb. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf plans to pursue an expanded sales tax and increased Personal Income Tax as part of his budget proposal for the 2016-17 fiscal year. During today’s budget address, the governor expressed a desire to raise the Personal Income Tax from 3.07 percent to 3.4 percent for 2016-17, and make it retroactive to Jan. 1 of this year. He also wants to add sales tax to basic cable television bills and movie theater ticket purchases, as well as increase the cigarette tax by $1 per pack.