Emrick Issues Statement on Governor’s Budget Address

Feb. 07, 2017 /

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 hikes increases and sends more money to our public schools for basic education funding, PreK Counts, special education and Head Start Assistance.

Emrick Issues Statement on Governor’s Budget Address

Feb. 07, 2017 /

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 hikes increases and sends more money to our public schools for basic education funding, PreK Counts, special education and Head Start Assistance.

Bernstine: Government Must Do Things Differently

Feb. 07, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Following the governor’s budget address, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) outlined his priorities for the 2017-18 state budget in the statement below:

Benninghoff Responds to Wolf’s Budget Address

Feb. 07, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) 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 includes $1 billion in new taxes. Wolf’s budget would spend over $500 million more than the current year.

Oberlander Says Restart for PA Budget Process Sends Strong Message

Feb. 07, 2017 /

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.

Tobash Focused on Creating a Brighter Future for Pennsylvania

Feb. 07, 2017 /

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:

Ellis: Restarting Our Budget Process Starts Now

Feb. 07, 2017 /

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: