Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![State Budget Good for Future Generations, Hershey Says]()
HARRISBURG – The 2022-23 state budget approved by the House this week makes important investments in agriculture and water quality, while simultaneously tackling needed reforms in election policies and lowering the Corporate Net Income Tax rate, according to Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin).
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Budget Properly Funds Education, Critical Services, Says Mercuri]()
HARRISBURG – As fiscal responsibility and targeted investments remain top priorities, Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) announced the 2022-23 budget, which totals $42.8 billion, passed the House. He released the following statement:
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![State Budget Features Historic Investments, Gregory Says]()
HARRISBURG – The $42.8 billion budget passed by the House this week makes historic investments in education, public safety, infrastructure and taxpayer relief for vulnerable Pennsylvanians, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Rowe Applauds Tax Code Reform that Provides Relief to Job Creators and Drives Economic Growth]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union) commented on the passage of a new tax code bill aimed at driving economic growth and further investing in Pennsylvania’s small businesses.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Schmitt Issues Statement on Passage of Responsible Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Following passage of the 2022-23 state budget, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona), a member of the House Appropriations Committee that oversees the state budget, issued the following statement:
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![State Budget Invests in Pennsylvania’s Future, Helm Says]()
HARRISBURG – The $42.8 billion budget passed by the House this week pays off debt, saves money for the future, and makes critical investments in programs that help older adults, children and low-income families, according to Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon).
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Gillen Pleased State Budget Approved by House Makes Investments Today While Saving for Tomorrow]()
HARRISBURG – After the state House today in Harrisburg approved a balanced state budget with no new or increased taxes, local state Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks/Lancaster) – who voted for the spending plan – issued the following statement:
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Owlett Supports 2022-23 State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) joined a bipartisan majority in the state House Thursday to support passage of the 2022-23 state budget, highlighting its investments in creeks and streams maintenance, election integrity, agriculture, education options, mental health care, support for seniors and more.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Benninghoff Ensures Money from Potential State Center Closures Continues to Protect Community’s Most Vulnerable]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) Thursday applauded state budget-related language that ensures any money saved from the potential closure of state centers in Pennsylvania remains in the community to continue serving those with intellectual disabilities.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Cook Reacts to 2022-23 State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) issued the following statement in response to the 2022-23 state budget being passed by the House of Representatives:
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Emrick Bill Providing Safeguard for Property Taxpayers on Way to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) today announced that his House bill providing protection to property taxpayers is on its way to the governor’s desk for signature.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Benninghoff Says State Budget Provides More Opportunity for Area Students, Empowers Families]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) said today that area school districts will receive significant funding increases as part of the state’s investment in public school students in the fiscal year 2022-23 state budget.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Warner Applauds Passage of Fiscally Responsible State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the 2022-23 state budget:
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Struzzi Applauds Overwhelming Support for Key Budget Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Labeling it a smart use of taxpayer dollars, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) joined an overwhelming number of his House colleagues in advancing a key piece of the legislative package which makes up the 2022-23 state budget.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Titan’s Law Closer to Becoming a Reality, Says Rigby]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation which was inspired by the death of a Johnstown K-9 police dog is on the verge of becoming law, according to state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown), the author of House Bill 940.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Flood Votes for Budget Approved by State House, Commends Saving for the Future and Focusing on Education]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) today in Harrisburg voted for a fiscally responsible budget bill that was approved by the House and allocates nearly $42.8 billion in combined state spending and federal relief funds.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Pickett Supports Business-Friendly Budget that Benefits Rural Communities]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today joined a bipartisan majority of her House colleagues in passing the 2022-23 state budget bill. The $42.8 billion spending plan increases education funding to an all-time high while making a $2 billion deposit into Pennsylvania’s Rainy Day Fund to help offset the impact of future economic downturns.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Boback’s Bill to Bring Purple Star School Program to PA Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation to establish the Purple Star School Program in Pennsylvania, sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), was sent to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature after a concurrence vote in the House of Representatives today.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Gaydos Stands Up for Taxpayers, Supports Adoption of 2022-23 State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today cast her vote in favor of a $42.8 billion budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which is a 2.9% increase over the last year. After the vote, Gaydos made the following comments.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Masser Pleased State Budget Invests in Key Initiatives]()
HARRISBURG – Local state Rep. Kurt Masser (R-Columbia/Montour/Northumberland) today in Harrisburg joined a majority of his colleagues in the House by voting to support a balanced state budget bill that increases investments in key initiatives. Masser issued the following statement after the vote: