Jun. 28, 2019 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program-Podcast with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. This brief public affairs report may be used in its entirety or edited for actualities to use in state government news coverage. Topics discussed in this week’s program include: Rep. Causer offers a run-down on the final version of the state budget; Agriculture was a big winner in this year’s budget and several new bills were sent to the Governor to help PA Farmers; PA Department of Revenue warns of a Property Tax Rent Rebate Program phone scam; Fish for Free Day on July 4th.
Jun. 28, 2019 Download
A new Legislative Report Program-Podcast with Representative Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield & Elk) is now available.
Topics discussed in this week’s program include:
• House Passes Budget – On Time and Good for the Commonwealth – Highlights
• Election Reform Legislation – Voting Machine Replacement Deadline Approaching
• Package of Legislation to Make Coal Industry More Resilient in PA
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Legislation designed to eliminate the inheritance tax for children who have lost their parents has also become the bill that carried the Commonwealth’s Tax Code. Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford, Somerset) said he is proud that his bill will benefit the people in many ways, including rolling back taxes on craft breweries, exempting certain agricultural buildings, and helping volunteer fire companies with fund raising.
Jun. 28, 2019 Download
Legislation initially sponsored by Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) that will maintain local control of medical assistance transportation programs was included in the final version of the Human Services Code legislation during this year's budget process. Rep. Hershey said this will delay the implementation of a statewide transportation brokerage program and preserve the locally operated Juniata County Call Ride Service, which has been very successfully serving residents in need for many years.
Jun. 28, 2019 Download
House lawmakers this week voted to support a 2019-20 General Fund budget that continues a multi-year effort to hold the line on taxes, fees and spending. Total state spending would be set at $33.997 billion, a 1.8% increase over the current fiscal year, which is in line with the rate of inflation. The plan provides for a record level of spending on education and includes a deposit of more than $250 million into the Rainy-Day Fund, the state’s primary “savings account.” Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) offered the following comments on the spending priorities of the budget plan.
Jun. 26, 2019 Download
House lawmakers have voted to support a 2019-20 General Fund budget that continues a multi-year effort to hold the line on taxes, fees and spending. Total state spending would be set at $33.997 billion, a 1.8% increase over the current fiscal year, which is in line with the rate of inflation. The plan provides for a record level of spending on education and includes a deposit of more than $250 million into the Rainy-Day Fund, the state’s primary “savings account.” Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) offered the following comments on the spending priorities of the budget plan.
Jun. 26, 2019 Download
House lawmakers have voted to support a 2019-20 General Fund budget that continues a multi-year effort to hold the line on taxes, fees and spending. Total state spending would be set at $33.997 billion, a 1.8% increase over the current fiscal year, which is in line with the rate of inflation. The plan provides for a record level of spending on education and includes a deposit of more than $250 million into the Rainy-Day Fund, the state’s primary “savings account.” Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) offered the following comments on the spending priorities of the budget plan.
Jun. 26, 2019 Download
House lawmakers have voted to support a 2019-20 General Fund budget that continues a multi-year effort to hold the line on taxes, fees and spending. Total state spending would be set at $33.997 billion, a 1.8% increase over the current fiscal year, which is in line with the rate of inflation. The plan provides for a record level of spending on education and includes a deposit of more than $250 million into the Rainy-Day Fund, the state’s primary “savings account.” Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga, Bradford & Potter) offered the following comments on the spending priorities of the budget plan.
Jun. 26, 2019 Download
House lawmakers have voted to support a 2019-20 General Fund budget that continues a multi-year effort to hold the line on taxes, fees and spending. Total state spending would be set at $33.997 billion, a 1.8% increase over the current fiscal year, which is in line with the rate of inflation. The plan provides for a record level of spending on education and includes a deposit of more than $250 million into the Rainy-Day Fund, the state’s primary “savings account.” Rep. Martina White (R-Phila) offered the following comments on the budget legislation.
Jun. 26, 2019 Download
House lawmakers have voted to support a 2019-20 General Fund budget that continues a multi-year effort to hold the line on taxes, fees and spending. Total state spending would be set at $33.997 billion, a 1.8% increase over the current fiscal year, which is in line with the rate of inflation. The plan provides for a record level of spending on education and includes a deposit of more than $250 million into the Rainy-Day Fund, the state’s primary “savings account.” Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) offered the following comments on the spending priorities of the budget plan.