House Passes On-Time Budget With No Tax Increases, Reed Says

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – The House voted today, 112-77, in favor a $30.18 billion budget, which does not include a tax increase, Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana) said. It will now go to the Senate for consideration and is expected to go to the governor’s desk in the next several days.

Sonney Votes to Advance Budget Bill

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – On a predominately part line vote, the state House today passed House Bill 1192, the primary budget legislation for fiscal year 2015-16, according to state Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek). The bill may now be taken up by the state Senate, which anticipates a vote on final passage this Tuesday, the final day of the current fiscal year.

Fiscally Responsible Budget Backed by Moul, Tallman

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Dan Moul (R-Adams) and Will Tallman (R-Adams/Cumberland) today joined the majority of their House colleagues in advancing a spending plan for fiscal year 2015-16. House Bill 1192, the primary piece of budget legislation, passed 112-77 and may now be taken up by the state Senate.

Saccone to Governor: Sign The People’s Budget

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny/Washington) hailed an historic agreement between the House and Senate that would result in public employee pension reform, liquor privatization and a balanced budget that contains no tax increases.

Major Issues Statement on House Passage of the 2015-16 State Budget

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – After the House of Representatives today approved a $30.18 billion state budget that doesn’t raise taxes, keeps spending under the rate of inflation and increases funding for education, Rep. Sandra Major (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) issued the following statement:

Corbin Calls on Governor to Sign State Budget

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House today passed a sweeping budget proposal that would increase funding for K-12 education and human services without raising taxes. Its passage comes on the heels of the announcement of an historic accord between the House and Senate that would privatize the state’s wine and spirits stores and reform the public employee pension systems, moving new hires into 401(k)-style retirement plans like those offered in the private sector.

Watson Supports On-Time, Fiscally Sound State Budget

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th) said today that the state budget advanced by the House today addresses the core functions of government, balances spending with available revenues and does not raise taxes on Pennsylvania families or senior citizens.

Roae Votes for Budget Advanced by House

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today voted for a state budget bill approved by the House that would fund the core functions of government without further burdening Pennsylvania taxpayers.

Cox Votes for Budget Approved by House

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) today voted for a balanced state budget bill approved by the House that would fund the government without raising taxes.

Grove Bill to Ensure Proper Credentialing of Therapists

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House today overwhelmingly approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) that seeks to clarify who may legally advertise themselves as a marriage and family therapist, or MFT.

Causer Snowmobile-ATV Funding Bill Earns House Approval

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – The state House has approved legislation, sponsored by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint), to require the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to maintain separate ATV and snowmobile management accounts.