Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Kauffman Looks Forward to Collaborative Effort with Governor to Reduce State Government]()
HARRISBURG – Following the governor’s 2017-18 state budget address before a joint session of the House and Senate, state Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) offered these comments:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Metcalfe Offers Actual Solutions to Wolf’s Annual Budget Debacle]()
HARRISBURG — House State Government Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) issued the following statement today regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2017-18 state budget proposal:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Stephens: Wolf Budget Reforms a Good First Step]()
HARRISBURG- Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) applauded Gov. Tom Wolf for offering a $32.34 billion budget proposal that includes spending and governmental reforms.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Baker Hopes for Bipartisan Consensus on State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matt Baker (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) issued the following statement today after the governor delivered his budget address for the 2017-18 fiscal year.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Jozwiak Plans Detailed Review of Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) today issued the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf outlined his spending proposal when he delivered his annual budget address to the state House and Senate:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Oberlander Says Restart for PA Budget Process Sends Strong Message]()
HARRISBURG – Calling it a good step toward restarting Pennsylvania government, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) today said she is optimistic that the 2017-18 budget process can work for the people of Pennsylvania and the 63rd District by being responsive to those who pay the bills.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Knowles Focused on Eliminating Unnecessary and Burdensome Regulations in State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) made the following statement after a joint session of the General Assembly convened for the governor’s budget address on Tuesday:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Tobash Focused on Creating a Brighter Future for Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – Following the governor’s budget address on Tuesday, where he presented his proposal for the 2017-18 state budget, Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) issued the following statement, outlining his priorities for this budget cycle:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Sonney Offers Statement on Governor’s State Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) today offered the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his 2017-18 budget address to the Pennsylvania House and Senate:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Ellis: Restarting Our Budget Process Starts Now]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Brian Ellis (R-Butler) joined his House colleagues in a joint session of the General Assembly on Tuesday to listen to the governor’s budget address for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Following the address, Ellis detailed what he hopes to see throughout this budget process:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Ward Issues Statement on Governor’s Proposed 2017-18 State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Judy Ward (R-Blair) today released the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his 2017-18 budget address to a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate:
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![James Reacts to Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) 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 /
![Corr Outlines Budget Priorities Following Governor’s Address]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Michael Corr (R-Montgomery) today issued the following statement after listening to Gov. Tom Wolf’s annual budget address, where the governor proposed his spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year beginning July 1.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Committee Approves Petri Bills to Ease Barriers to Adoption]()
HARRISBURG – Two bills, sponsored by Rep. Scott Petri (R-Bucks), to ease the adoption process in Pennsylvania were voted out of the House Children and Youth Committee Monday.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![Staats Bill to Increase School Security, Preparedness Advances]()
HARRISBURG – By a unanimous vote this morning, the House Education Committee passed a bill, sponsored by committee member Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks), which would require Pennsylvania public schools to conduct annual security drills in each of its school buildings.
Feb. 07, 2017 /
![House Republican Leaders to Hold PA State Budget Media Availability Immediately Following Budget Address]()
WHAT: Budget discussion following the governor’s address proposing a new spending plan for the 2017-18 fiscal year.
Feb. 06, 2017 /
![Grove, Dawkins seek bipartisan task force on Pa. juvenile life sentences]()
HARRISBURG– State Reps. Seth Grove (R-York) and Jason Dawkins (D-Philadelphia) will reintroduce their bipartisan resolution that would establish a task force on juvenile life sentences.
Feb. 06, 2017 /
![Watson Advances Eight Adoption Reform Bills to Full House]()
HARRISBURG – Committed to opening up more loving homes for children, the House Children and Youth Committee, led by Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th), today reported out a series of bills designed to reform the adoption process in Pennsylvania.
Feb. 06, 2017 /
![Committee Approves Causer Proposal to Expand Vehicle Registration Discount for Retirees]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer’s (R-Turtlepoint) legislation to expand the state’s reduced-fee vehicle registration program for retirees was approved today by the House Transportation Committee.
Feb. 06, 2017 /
![Simmons’ Student Health and Safety Bill Approved by Committee]()
HARRISBURG – The House Education Committee today unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) that would help to ensure the health and safety of Pennsylvania students who suffer from severe allergic reactions. House Bill 224 will next be considered by the full House of Representatives.