Brown Supports Public Pension Reform Plan to Help Property Taxpayers

Jun. 30, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, the state House approved Senate Bill 1, a public pension reform measure that would establish a hybrid 401(K)-style and cash balance plan for future state and school employees, Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) said. After the vote, Brown made the following statement:

James Votes for Public Pension Reform Approved by House

Jun. 30, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Noting the large impact that public pension costs have on local property taxes, Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) today voted for a bill that would reform Pennsylvania’s public pension systems and save taxpayers money.

It’s a Good Day for Pennsylvania Taxpayers, Bloom Says

Jun. 30, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland) today released a statement following historic votes in the General Assembly on three statewide issues that directly impact Pennsylvania schools, communities and taxpayers:

Culver Votes in Favor of Public Pension Reform Measure

Jun. 30, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) voted in favor of Senate Bill 1, a public pension reform bill that would help preserve benefits for current retirees and the future benefits of current employees. After the vote, Culver issued the following statement:

Masser Supports Public Pension Reform Measure in House

Jun. 30, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kurt Masser (R-Columbia/Montour/Northumberland) voted in favor of Senate Bill 1, a public pension reform measure that would establish a hybrid 401(K)-style and cash balance plan for future state and school employees. After the vote on Tuesday, Masser made the following statement:

Saccone Hails Passage of Historic Pension Reform, Liquor Privatization Bills

Jun. 30, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Following the passage of sweeping legislation to privatize the state’s wine and spirit stores and replace the current public employee pension system with a hybrid plan for new hires, Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny/Washington) called on Gov. Tom Wolf to heed the call of the people and sign the legislation into law.

Staats Votes for Pension and Liquor Reform

Jun. 30, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) today voted with a majority of his House colleagues to send bills that would reform Pennsylvania’s pension and state-store systems to the governor for his signature.

Ortitay Votes to Get PA Out of the Liquor Business

Jun. 30, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced that the House and the Senate have passed House Bill 466, reaching an agreement that would privatize the state’s liquor system. Pennsylvania is one of just two states that maintain full control of the wholesale and retail sale of wine and spirits.

Millard Votes to Privatize State Liquor System

Jun. 30, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. David Millard (R-Berwick) today announced that the House and the Senate have passed House Bill 466. The legislation would privatize the state-run liquor system in Pennsylvania, which is one of just two states in the country that maintain full control of the wholesale and retail sale of wine and spirits.

Payne Backs Liquor Store Divestment, Public Pension Reform

Jun. 30, 2015 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. John Payne (R-Dauphin) today released the following statement following House votes on two statewide issues tied to the Commonwealth’s budget. Senate Bill 1 aims to address Pennsylvania’s growing pension crisis. House Bill 466 would divest the wholesale and retail operations of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB):

Quigley Joins General Assembly in Voting for Pension Reform

Jun. 30, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – On June 30 in the state House, Rep. Tom Quigley (R-Montgomery) voted in favor of Senate Bill 1, a public pension reform measure that would establish a hybrid 401(k)-style and cash balance plan for future state and school employees.

Christiana Supports Bill to Address PA Pension Crisis, Ease Taxpayer Burden

Jun. 30, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – In a historic step aimed at proactively tackling the state’s largest economic challenge to date, Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver/Washington) today joined a majority of his House colleagues in support of Senate Bill 1, which seeks to reform Pennsylvania’s two public pension systems.

Millard Announces Passage of Necessary Pension Reform

Jun. 30, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. David Millard (R-Berwick) today joined the majority of his colleagues in the House in passing needed reform of the state’s public pension systems. Currently, the State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) and the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) have a joint unfunded liability of more than $50 billion.

Ortitay Announces Passage of Needed Pension Reform

Jun. 30, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced the passage of necessary reform of the state’s public pension systems. Currently, the State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) and the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) have a joint unfunded liability of more than $50 billion, and are at risk for failing.

Warner Praises Passage of Pension Reform

Jun. 30, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) today announced the House passed needed reform of the state’s public pension systems. The State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) and the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) are at risk for failing with an unfunded liability of more than $50 billion.

Lancaster County House Republican Delegation Issues Statement on Passage of House Pension Reform

Jun. 30, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – The Lancaster County House Republican Delegation this afternoon voted in favor of pension reform for the Commonwealth. Senate Bill 1 addresses the rapidly rising costs of the current pension system for public school and state employees without removing any benefits already earned by current employees or affecting the pension benefits of current retirees.