Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Nelson Reacts to Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Hempfield) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s $32.34 billion budget proposal, which includes a few consolidation and cost-saving measures, but also $1 billion in new taxes. Wolf’s budget would spend over $500 million more than the current year.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Rader Encouraged by Wolf’s Approach to 2017-18 Budget, Anxious to Hear Details]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) issued the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled his proposal for the 2017-18 budget earlier today:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Hahn Calls Governor’s Budget Address A Good Starting Point]()
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf today issued his budget address for the 2017-18 fiscal year to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The governor’s proposed $32.34 billion spending plan includes no broad-based tax increases and sends more money to our public schools for basic education funding, PreK Counts, special education and Head Start Assistance.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Mehaffie Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) today said he is optimistic that the 2017-18 budget process can work for the people of the 106th District by being responsive to those who foot the bills of state government.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![House Committee to Examine Prescription Price Transparency]()
WHAT: The House Insurance Committee, led by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), will hold a public hearing to learn more about House Bill 161, which would provide consumers with information regarding the cost of prescription medication.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Governor’s Budget Proposal is a Realistic Starting Point, Says Reed]()
HARRISBURG – House Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana) today joined his colleagues in listening to Gov. Tom Wolf present his 2017-18 budget proposal during a joint session of the House and Senate. He issued the following statement in reaction to the governor’s $32.3 billion spending plan:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Nesbit Says Restart to PA Budget Process is Good First Step]()
HARRISBURG – With an eye toward accountability to the taxpayers, Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler) said today that he is pleased with some portions of the governor’s 2017-18 state budget proposal that seeks to refocus the way government operates.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![York County House Republicans React to Governor’s Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf today unveiled his budget address for the 2017-18 fiscal year to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The governor’s proposed $32.34 billion spending plan includes no broad-based tax increases and sends more money to our public schools for basic education funding, PreK Counts, special education and Head Start Assistance.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Topper Offers Statement on Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) issued the following statement in response to today’s budget address by Gov. Tom Wolf.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Wolf Budget Plan Shows Movement in Right Direction, Says Staats]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) said he is encouraged by the budget proposal Gov. Tom Wolf presented to a joint session of the General Assembly today because it reflects Pennsylvania’s fiscal realities.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![This is a Good Time to Restart the Way State Budgets are Crafted, Culver Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) made the following statement after the governor presented his budget address for the 2017-18 fiscal year on Tuesday:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Toepel Pleased Gov. Wolf Nods to Republican Initiatives in Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marcy Toepel (R-Montgomery) today joined her colleagues in a joint session of the General Assembly as Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his budget address. She released the following statement on the governor’s vision:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Boback Encouraged by Governor’s Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) issued the following statement after the governor addressed the Legislature and unveiled his 2017-18 budget proposal:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Maloney Says Property Tax Elimination Must be Part of Budget Conversation]()
HARRISBURG – Today, Gov. Tom Wolf addressed a joint session of the General Assembly on his administration’s 2017-18 budget proposal.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Christiana: Innovative Budget Solutions Needed]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver/Washington) today issued the following statement following the governor’s 2017-18 budget address:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Wentling Statement in Response to Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2017-18 budget address.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Day Pleased with Change in Governor’s Approach]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) today issued the following statement regarding the governor’s 2017-18 budget proposal, which was unveiled earlier to the General Assembly:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Rothman Plans Careful Review of Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) today issued the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his annual budget address in Harrisburg to a joint session of the state House and Senate:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Marshall Optimistic About Direction of State Budget Process]()
HARRISBURG – Following the governor’s budget address Tuesday, Rep. Jim Marshall (R-Beaver/Butler) issued a statement outlining his priorities for the 2017-18 state budget:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Pickett Sees 2017-18 Budget Proposal as Setting the Restart Button]()
HARRISBURG – After a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly during which the governor outlined his 2017-18 state budget proposal, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) said today she is cautiously optimistic about the governor’s plans for the next year.