Adams Officially Resigns

Feb. 09, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Adams (R-Pike/Wayne) today submitted a letter to the Hon. Joanna McClinton, speaker of the PA House of Representatives, officially resigning from his position representing the 139th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Rigby on Shapiro 2024-25 Budget Proposal: ‘What About Next Year?

Feb. 07, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – After listening on Tuesday to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year, state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) immediately turned his thoughts to the following year’s budget cycle. He explained why in the following statement on the heels of Shapiro’s address before members of the General Assembly:

Heffley Expresses Concern for Shapiro’s Budget Proposal and the Taxpayers

Feb. 07, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) attended a joint session of the General Assembly Tuesday during which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his state budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Heffley issued the following statement in response to the governor’s $48 billion spending plan, which equals 8% percent more than the current year’s spending:

Ortitay Praises Advancement of Literacy Legislation

Feb. 07, 2024 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today issued the following statement in response to the Senate Education Committee unanimously reporting out Senate Bill 801, which is a mirror image of his House Bill 998 to advance literacy achievement for all:

Gaydos: Governor’s Budget is a Spending Spree with Your Money

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Josh Shapiro today presented his $48.34 billion state budget proposal to the General Assembly, which is an increase in state appropriations of $3.7 billion or 8.4% over the current fiscal year. This amount far surpasses the current rate of inflation. Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the following response to the governor’s proposal.