Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Millard Votes to Privatize State Liquor System]()
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.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Payne Backs Liquor Store Divestment, Public Pension Reform]()
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):
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Mustio Votes to Send Historic Liquor Privatization Legislation to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Further paving the way to privatize the wholesale and retail operations of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), Rep. Mark Mustio (R-Allegheny) applauded today’s House concurrence vote to send House Bill 466 to the governor’s desk for signature.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![House Approves Historic Changes to Commonwealth’s Liquor System, Reed Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana) voted today in support of House Bill 466, which would gradually shut down the old state store system and replace it with more modern, privately owned wine and spirit system. The bill now goes to the governor’s desk for his consideration.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Harris Shields Taxpayers from Escalating Taxes and Votes for Public Pension Reform]()
HARRISBURG – On June 30 in the state House, Rep. Adam Harris (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) 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.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Quigley Joins General Assembly in Voting for Pension Reform]()
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.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Christiana Supports Bill to Address PA Pension Crisis, Ease Taxpayer Burden]()
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.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Millard Announces Passage of Necessary Pension Reform]()
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.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Ortitay Announces Passage of Needed Pension Reform]()
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.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Warner Praises Passage of Pension Reform]()
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.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Lancaster County House Republican Delegation Issues Statement on Passage of House Pension Reform]()
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.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Peifer Praises Passage of On-Time, No Tax-Increase Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) today announced his support for a responsible budget which would spend $30.18 billion, increase funding for education and fund government programs that serve needy citizens, without any new or increased taxes on Pennsylvania’s hard-working citizens.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Benninghoff Announces Passage of Important Pension Reform]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) 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) have reached crisis status with an unfunded liability of more than $50 billion.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Benninghoff Praises No-Tax-Increase Budget with Historic Investments in Education]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) today praised a fiscally responsible $30.18 billion state spending plan that increases funding for education and continues to fund government programs that serve Pennsylvania’s vulnerable populations, without any new or increased taxes on Pennsylvania’s hard-working citizens.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Ortitay Praises Responsible, No-Tax Increase Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today commended the House and the Senate on passing a fiscally responsible $30.18 billion state spending plan that increases funding for education without any new or increased taxes.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Oberlander Supports On-Time, No-Tax Increase State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – The 2015-16 budget plan advanced by the state House on Saturday and the Senate on Tuesday addresses the core functions of government while being mindful of the taxpayers who foot the bill, said Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), who cast a positive vote for the sustainable, on-time plan.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![York County House Republicans Issue Statement on Passage of Historic Pension Legislation - Senate Bill 1 awaits governor’s signature]()
HARRISBURG – Senate Bill 1, a historic piece of pension reform legislation endorsed by both chambers of the General Assembly, is a step closer to becoming law in Pennsylvania. The bill, which would shift state and public school employees hired after Jan. 1 2016, from a defined benefit plan to a hybrid 401(k)-style and cash balance plan, was passed today by the House on a predominantly party-line vote. It now goes to the state Senate for concurrence on amendments made in the House State Government Committee and is expected to be voted tonight.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Reed Votes to Reform Commonwealth’s Pension System]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana) today voted to reform Pennsylvania’s public pension systems, as Senate Bill 1 passed the House today by a 106-89 vote.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Beaver County Republicans Vote to Approve Vital Education Services for Western PA Students]()
HARRISBURG – The Beaver County Republican Delegation, including Reps. Jim Christiana (R-15) and Jim Marshall (R-14), along with Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), voted to send to the governor’s desk a provision granting approved private school status to a western Pennsylvania school, which provides specialized education services to students with multiple and/or profound disabilities.
Jun. 30, 2015 /
![Farry Bill to Alert Communities of Sexually Violent Predators Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), author of legislation to close a loophole in the reporting requirements surrounding individuals who have been deemed sexually violent predators, said today that the measure is headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.