Apr. 05, 2017 /
![Watson’s Task Force on Opioid Impact on Children Earns House Approval]()
HARRISBURG – As a way to help address the growing number of babies born addicted to opioids and to better protect children living in homes with addicted parents, the House unanimously endorsed a proposal today to establish a task force to study the impact of the crisis on infants and young children, said Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th), sponsor of the proposal.
Apr. 05, 2017 /
![Mako Votes in Favor of House Budget]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) joined his colleagues in approving a $31.52 billion Fiscal Year 2017-18 state budget on Tuesday. He issued the followed statement in response:
Apr. 05, 2017 /
![Irvin Supports State Budget Plan That Cuts Spending, Dedicates Funding to School Students]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Mifflin/Centre) offered the following statement after joining the majority of his colleagues in the House of Representatives on Tuesday in passing a $31.52 billion state budget proposal that funds the core functions of government, doesn’t raise taxes, and continues to invest additional dollars in areas such as education and human services:
Apr. 05, 2017 /
![Toohil Supports Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today joined a majority of her House colleagues in passing legislation to restore mandatory minimum sentences for drug and gun offenses in Pennsylvania.
Apr. 04, 2017 /
![Rader Pleased With Budget Progress]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) today issued the following statement after the House voted 114-84 to pass House Bill 218, the 2017-18 budget bill:
Apr. 04, 2017 /
![Metzgar Bill to Repeal Death Tax on Children Passes House]()
HARRISBURG - – The House of Representatives today advanced legislation, sponsored by Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset), to eliminate the inheritance tax rate for transfers of property from a parent to a child age 21 or younger. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.
Apr. 04, 2017 /
![Jozwiak Backs Budget Approved in State House]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) today issued the following statement after voting for the state budget that was approved by the state House and now makes its way to the state Senate for consideration:
Apr. 04, 2017 /
![McGinnis Rejects House Budget Bill for Failing to Address Pension Crisis]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John McGinnis (R-Blair) today voted against House Bill 218, the budget bill for fiscal year 2017-18 which was passed by the House of Representatives by a vote of 114-84. The spending plan totals $31.52 billion, which is $815 million less than Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal, and includes no tax increases or borrowing.
Apr. 04, 2017 /
![Walsh Joins Colleagues in Passing a Responsible Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Justin Walsh (R-Westmoreland) today issued the following statement in response to the House passing a no tax increase, Fiscal Year 2017-18 state budget:
Apr. 04, 2017 /
![Lancaster County House Delegation Supports Budget That Consolidates Services for Taxpayer Savings]()
HARRISBURG – The Lancaster County House Republican Delegation voted in favor of a budget that would provide greater government efficiency, allowing for an increase in education funding without borrowing or new taxes.
Apr. 04, 2017 /
![Ortitay Pleased with House Budget Plan]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to the House passing a $31.52 billion Fiscal Year 2017-18 state budget:
Apr. 04, 2017 /
![Gillen Votes for Budget Bill Advanced by House]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks/Lancaster) today in Harrisburg released the following statement after voting in favor of the budget bill approved by the state House:
Apr. 04, 2017 /
![Adams, York County House Republicans Endorse Balanced, Sensible Budget Bill]()
HARRISBURG- The state House today took the latest step in passing a spending plan for the 2017-18 fiscal year by approving House Bill 218, the General Fund appropriations portion of the state budget. The bill may now be taken up by the state Senate.
Apr. 04, 2017 /
![James Votes for Budget Approved by House]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) today issued the following statement after voting for the state budget bill approved by the House that now heads to the state Senate:
Apr. 04, 2017 /
![Rothman Votes for Budget Advanced by State House]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) today issued the following statement after voting for the state budget approved by the state House:
Apr. 04, 2017 /
![With No New Tax Increases, Saccone Votes In Support of House GOP Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG— Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny/Washington) today supported a $31.5 billion budget plan, one that would not call for tax increases or borrowing. The GOP plan would spend less than the budget offered by Gov. Tom Wolf.
Apr. 04, 2017 /
![Roae Votes for Budget Bill that would Reduce Spending]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today in Harrisburg issued the following statement after voting for the budget bill that was approved by the state House:
Apr. 04, 2017 /
![Cox Votes for State Budget Passed by House]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) today issued the following statement voting for the state budget bill that was approved by the House and now heads to the state Senate:
Apr. 04, 2017 /
![Corr Votes for Budget Approved by House]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Michael Corr (R-Montgomery) today issued the following statement after voting for the state budget bill approved by the House and sent to the Senate for consideration:
Apr. 04, 2017 /
![Nesbit Votes for Sustainable State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler) today voted in favor of a state budget proposal that holds the line on spending while not including any new or increased taxes or borrowing.