Ortitay: House Vote Sends Wolf A Clear Message

Dec. 08, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today joined the majority of his colleagues in the House in supporting a responsible, balanced budget that slows the growth of government.

Gillen Votes for Balanced, Responsible Budget Approved by House

Dec. 08, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks/Lancaster) today in Harrisburg voted in favor of a balanced state budget that would fund state programs and services, and increase financial support for schools, without requiring a broad-based tax increase.

James Votes for Responsible Budget Advanced by House

Dec. 08, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) today in Harrisburg voted for a state budget bill that would fund the core functions of government and increase funding for schools without requiring the broad-based tax increases proposed by the governor.

Millard Supports Responsible State Spending Plan

Dec. 08, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. David Millard (R-Berwick) voted in favor of a spending plan that protects taxpayers, while making historic investments in education. The fiscally responsible plan would end the state’s budget impasse without the broad-based tax increases proposed by Gov. Tom Wolf.

Benninghoff: Responsible Spending Plan Protects Taxpayers

Dec. 08, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) joined a majority of his colleagues in the House today voting in favor of a fiscally responsible state spending plan that would end the state’s budget impasse. The prudent budget funds core government responsibilities without relying on any broad-based tax increases or changes.

Barrar Names Dec. 8 National Guard Day in the Commonwealth

Dec. 08, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, today saluted Adj. Gen. Jim Joseph and all members of the Pennsylvania National Guard when he named Dec. 8 National Guard Day in the Commonwealth.

Barrar Recognizes Military Sacrifices with Wreaths Across America Event

Dec. 08, 2015 /

WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will lead an event to remember the fallen, prisoners of war and those missing in action. The ceremony will also honor those who are currently serving the nation’s armed forces.

Juvenile Justice System to be Focus of House Children and Youth Committee Meeting

Dec. 07, 2015 /

WHAT: The House Children and Youth Committee, led by Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th), will hold an informational meeting focusing on the juvenile justice system in Pennsylvania. In addition to an overview of the system by the Juvenile Court Judges’ Commission (JCJC), among the topics discussed will be the latest statistical information on placement, recidivism and expenditures; along with the overarching philosophy of Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ), which has guided the JCJC’s mission and juvenile justice for the past 20 years.

Barrar to Host Hearing Regarding Costs to Provide Emergency Response Services

Dec. 07, 2015 /

WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will conduct a public hearing to discuss House Bill 1272. The bill provides volunteer fire departments the ability to bill for real and reasonable costs associated with their emergency responses.

Greiner County Pension Reform Legislation Signed into Law

Nov. 30, 2015 /

HARRISBURG- Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Keith J. Greiner (R-Lancaster) was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf last week. House Bill 239, now Act 63 of 2015, amends Pennsylvania’s county pension law to provide for new financial controls as well as requiring counties to adopt best management practices.

Taylor Demands Governor Release EITC Funding

Nov. 25, 2015 /

HARRISBURG-- Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf asking him to direct the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to release letters that would allow businesses across the state to contribute money to student scholarships and prevent the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs from being yet another casualty of the budget impasse.

Gabler Calls On Governor to Release EITC Program Funding

Nov. 25, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) today joined a statewide call by legislators to Gov. Tom Wolf, urging him to fulfill his statutory obligation to administer the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program without delay. Immediate action is required to prevent the loss of up to $150 million in scholarships in the coming year that benefit Pre-K through high school students across Pennsylvania.

White Demands Governor Release EITC Funding

Nov. 24, 2015 /

HARRISBURG-- Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) has called on Gov. Tom Wolf to direct the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to release letters that would enable Commonwealth businesses to contribute money to students across the state and prevent the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program from being yet another casualty of the budget impasse.

Tobash: House Votes to Delay Keystone Exam as a Graduation Requirement

Nov. 24, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – On Monday, Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) joined his House colleagues in unanimously voting in favor of Senate Bill 880, legislation which would delay the implementation of the Keystone Exam as a graduation requirement until the 2018-19 school year.

Quigley Joins Colleagues to Urge Gov. Wolf to Resume EITC Program

Nov. 24, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Quigley (R-Montgomery) today attended a press conference with more than 20 of his colleagues to plead with Gov. Tom Wolf to resume the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. The program funds education for Commonwealth youth.