Masser Votes ‘Yes’ on Legislative Budget Proposal in State House

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – On Saturday, June 27, the House of Representatives voted in favor of a $30.18 billion legislative budget proposal, which includes no tax increases, and represents a fiscally responsible spending plan for the citizens of Pennsylvania. State Rep. Kurt Masser (R-Columbia/Montour/Northumberland) voted “yes” on this budget proposal, and after the vote made the following statement:

Brown Votes in Favor of Legislative Budget Proposal

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) voted Saturday in favor of the legislative budget proposal which would spend $30.18 billion, includes no tax increases, and is a fiscally responsible plan that lives within our means while still providing for core state budget priorities. After the vote, Brown issued the following statement:

House Budget Includes No Tax Increases, Topper 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, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) 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.

York County House Republicans Support Fiscally-Responsible Budget

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – The York County House Republican delegation, made up of state Reps. Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam), Seth Grove (R-Dover), Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-Jacobus), Mike Regan (R-Dillsburg) and Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion), today joined the majority of its 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.

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.