House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), House Republican Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Examining the School District of Philadelphia” to discuss measures needed to improve schools, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance student outcomes.
Hearing on Stopping New Energy Taxes.
Stopping New Energy Taxes.
Stopping New Energy Taxes.
Public hearing on “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze unfavorable energy policies and how they negatively impact consumers and businesses, and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania continually loses out to neighboring states because of onerous Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulations and permits. Our small business owners cannot afford the cost, nor can they afford to invest the time it takes to comply with the Commonwealth's excessive regulations. Bureaucrats need to listen to small business owners and adopt the reforms that support them.
The mainstream media has attempted to redefine inflation several times over the last year, but the bottom line and its impact remains the same. Washington printed too much money, and we're all feeling the squeeze because of it.
I attended a PA House GOP Policy Committee hearing 1,100 feet below ground at Harvey Mine in Greene County. Testifiers from Consol Energy, Inc., Rosebud Mining Company, and R.G. Johnson Company shared the many ways coal and coal mining have a positive impact on our Commonwealth and surrounding states. Despite numerous benefits, the radical environmental lobby props up Chinese industry by outsourcing much of our nation's coal mining to China. The facts are clear; Pennsylvania burns coal better, and we have massive economic potential right under our feet.
The budget is, once again, late, as the June 30 deadline has come and gone. Majority House Democrats and Gov. Josh Shapiro are continuing to push a plan that spends more than $48 billion. That’s $3.7 billion, or 8%, more than the prior year and, more importantly, it’s beyond anticipated revenue for this fiscal year. I will continue to advocate for a responsible budget that funds the core functions of government and guards taxpayers from future tax hikes.
House Republicans unveiled a tax cut proposal identical to the plan that passed with bipartisan support in the Senate. The proposal would eliminate the Gross Receipts Tax on energy and cut the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate from 3.07% to 2.8%. This means more money in every paycheck in Pennsylvania and critical energy savings for everyone who pays a utility bill. We believe you know best how to spend your hard-earned tax dollars. By slashing taxes, we can make Pennsylvania a more attractive place to plant roots and do business.
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