HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on July 12, 2024: Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Union) voted against the 2024-25 state budget bill Thursday, saying the $47.6 billion plan is a $2.7 billion, or 6%, increase over the prior fiscal year. "This budget spends $3.3 billion more than anticipated revenues to be received within the fiscal year. Gov. Josh Shapiro inherited an $8.1 billion General Fund surplus, but after the passage of  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following statement on July 12, 2024: * * * Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) issued the following statement regarding enactment of a $47.6 billion budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year: "At a time when so many people are struggling with inflation, we should not be growing the cost of government. This budget spends about $3.3 billion more than we expect to collect in revenues this fiscal year. That means it req  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on July 12, 2024: Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) today criticized House Democrats for tabling her amendments to Senate Bill 1236 earlier this week, which would have created strong, anti-squatter legislation. "This week, House Democrats missed an incredible opportunity to increase protections for homeowners, property owners and landowners across Pennsylvania," said Scheuren. "The amendments I p  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 15 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following statement on July 13, 2024: * * * Governor Kim Reynolds issued the following statement regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania earlier this evening: "This assassination attempt on a former president, current nominee for president, and leader of the Republican Party marks a dark day in American history. Kevin and I are grateful that President Trump is s  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 15 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following statement on July 13, 2024: * * * Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement regarding today's failed assassination attempt of President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania: "Today's heinous assassination attempt was not just an attack on President Trump, it was an attack on our country, and our democracy. And while it failed at killing President Trump, it murdered one of   more

WEST GROVE, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on July 12, 2024: Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester) and the Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee, led by Vice Chairman Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), held a hearing on Tuesday regarding potential development of Big Elk Creek State Park by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR.) More than 160 members of the community attended the hearing at the new Avon Grove High Sch  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following statement on July 12, 2024: * * * State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) issued the following statement on the $47.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2024-25: "Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget inherently hurts Pennsylvanians once again by spending more than what comes into the Commonwealth. I am extremely against this budget and voted 'no.' This budget spends $3.3 billion more than anticipated revenue  more

NEW YORK, July 15 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following statement on July 13, 2024: * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams released the following statement after an incident took place at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania involving former President Donald Trump: "The events that unfolded at today's rally in Pennsylvania are horrific. No matter our disagreements, we must all agree that violence of any kind is unacceptable. I am praying for the safety of former President Trum  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news: Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) released the following statement discussing his positions and votes on passage of the annual state budget and higher education funding bills. The 2024-25 state budget represents a 5.9% increase, or about $47.6 billion, over the prior fiscal year. "Unfortunately for PA taxpayers, the budget passed this week by the General Assembly overspends irresponsibly and create  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 15 -- The Colorado House Republicans issued the following news release on July 13, 2024: In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Minority Leadership in the Colorado House of Representatives has issued a strong condemnation of the attack. This incident, which occurred this afternoon in Butler, Pennsylvania, marks a significant and alarming moment in American politics, highlighting an urgent need for unity and the rejection of politica  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following statement on July 12, 2024: * * * Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) issued the following statement after casting his "no" vote on the annual state budget: "I am a small business owner, so I understand the need to balance a budget - but this budget is not balanced, nor is it done in a professional manner. It spends $3.3 billion more than anticipated revenues to be received within the fiscal year, addin  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following statement on July 12, 2024: * * * Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) issued this statement following the House passage of a General Appropriations bill for the 2024-25 fiscal year: "Failed leadership from House Democrats has led to another late budget. After completing the 2023-24 budget nearly six months late, Democrat leaders did not learn their lesson, beginning the negotiating process j  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news: Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) issued this statement following House passage of a $47.6 billion state budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year: "Once again, the governor and House Democrats are ignoring the most basic rule of budgeting...you can't spend more than you bring in. This budget spends $3.3 billion MORE than we anticipate collecting in revenue over the next 12 months. "As a result, it takes   more