Wolf’s Latest Tax Scheme Harms Employers; Budget Plan is Irresponsible and Unsustainable
Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-34) offered his initial reaction on Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed tax hikes: “Governor Wolf and his Democrat allies are once again proving they have forgotten about Main Street and every middle-class family in the Commonwealth. The governor’s latest tax scheme would be a fatal blow for many employers across Pennsylvania…”
Speaker Calls on Governor to Make State Government Work
Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s annual budget address: “Today we learned exactly what priorities Gov. Wolf has for the people of Pennsylvania. While I respectfully disagree with many of these proposals, including raising income taxes and full legalization of marijuana, my deepest concerns are related to the actual administration of our government…”
Sens. Costa, Hughes Respond to Gov. Wolf’s 2021-22 Budget Proposal
Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) and Democratic Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) jointly responded to Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2021-22 Budget Address with a statement Wednesday afternoon.
Senate Republican Leaders Strongly Oppose Governor’s Massive Tax And Spend Budget Plan
Senate Republican leaders today called Governor Wolf’s massive tax and spend budget proposal “dead on arrival” in the Senate, saying it is out of touch with Pennsylvanians and small businesses that are struggling to survive during the COVID-19 crisis.
Senator Collett Reacts to Governor Tom Wolf’s 2021-2022 Budget Address
Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks, Democratic Caucus Secretary) viewed Governor Tom Wolf’s budget address today. The Governor’s 2021-2022 budget proposal includes a strong emphasis on Pennsylvania’s post-COVID economic recovery, leveling the playing field for Pennsylvania’s working families and small businesses, and strengthening Pennsylvania’s education system, including special education, child care and Pre-K, and teacher recruitment and retention.
House Republicans Prioritizing COVID-19 Relief, Vaccines
The Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus discussed its prioritization of COVID-19 relief and ensuring robust vaccine deployment while Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled a budget proposal that increases the state’s Personal Income Tax by 46%—or $7 billion annually—on working Pennsylvanians and small businesses.
After Universal Shutdowns of the State’s Economy, Wolf’s offers a Budget that Crushes Pennsylvania’s Working Families
In response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal, the York County House Republican delegation consisting of House Appropriations Chairman Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion), House State Government Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam), Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg) and Mike Jones (R-York Township) issued the following statement…