Jun. 25, 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.”
Jun. 25, 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.”
Jun. 25, 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. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) offered the following comments on the spending priorities of the budget plan.
Jun. 25, 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.”
Jun. 25, 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.”
Jun. 25, 2019 Download
Rep. Aaron Bernstine was interviewed about his plan for separate state championship brackets for PIAA Playoffs on WLLF Sports Radio, Monday June 24. Rep. Bernstine's Parity in Interscholastic Athletics Act, would create separate brackets for high school sports playoffs. Rep. Bernstine said the legislation is seen as a solution to fairness and equity issues that have been observed within the structure of the current state scholastic sports playoff system.
Jun. 24, 2019 Download
The PLS Reporter Right 2 Know Podcast features an interview with Chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee Rep. Jeff Pyle (Armstrong, Butler & Indiana). Chairman Pyle was interviewed by PLS Reporter journalists Andrew Bahl and Justin Sweitzer on current liquor licensing issues under consideration by the General Assembly as well as other Pennsylvania political news and issues.
Jun. 21, 2019 Download
The Legislative Report Program with Rep. Matt Dowling (R- Fayette & Somerset) is now available.
Topics discussed in this week’s program include:
• House Lawmakers Take Steps to Ensure Taxpayer Money is Spent Wisely
• Efforts to Benefit Agriculture, Dairy Industry in PA
Jun. 21, 2019 Download
A new Legislative Report Program with Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson & Indiana) is now available.
Topics discussed in this week’s program include:
• House Bill 920 – Legislation providing transparency on what happens with unspent state dollars
• Legislative Budget and Finance Committee Audit reveals poor management relating to stormwater and wastewater management permit process
Jun. 21, 2019 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program/Podcast with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) is now available.
Topics discussed in this week’s program include:
• Rep. Causer offers budget update – looks like on-time budget.
• Agriculture Bills Move in House
• Hearing on Aid for Dairy Industry
• Upcoming Fair Season