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Majority Leader Cutler Says Governor's Overspending Puts Commonwealth Behind 8-Ball

Feb. 04, 2020  Download

Governor Wolf delivered his annual budget address before a joint session of the PA House and Senate in Harrisburg on Tuesday. The Governor proposes a $36 Billion in spending, representing a $2 Billion increase over the spending plan approved just last summer. The bulk of the new spending would be allocated to the Departments of Corrections and Human Services.

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PA House Podcast Session Week Wrap - 11/22/19

Nov. 22, 2019  Download

Topics discussed in this week’s program include: • Fetal Remains Legislation • Healthy PA Package of Legislation – Pharmacies, Telemedicine • Hidden Predator – Child Sexual Abuse • House Moves New Tobacco/Tobacco Related Products Bills • Look Ahead at Minimum Wage Debate

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PA House Podcast Session Week Wrap - 10/25/19

Oct. 25, 2019  Download

This PA House Podcast – Weekly Session Wrap-Up for the week ending October 25, 2019 is now available. This brief public affairs report may be used in its entirety or edited for actualities to use in state government news coverage. Topics discussed in this week’s program include: • Helping our Struggling Volunteer Agencies • Legislation to Provide Tuition Assistance • Bills to Allow Property Tax Credits

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Cutler Comments on Bills to Increase Volunteer Participation in Fire and EMS Companies

Oct. 21, 2019  Download

A package of bills designed to help reinforce Pennsylvania’s ailing volunteer fire and emergency medical services companies was the main topic of discussion at an event in Harrisburg to recognize fire prevention month. Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said it is getting harder to ensure that our emergency services are staffed at all times.

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Majority Leader Cutler Says Energize PA Will Help Commonwealth Thrive

Sep. 18, 2019  Download

A package of bills designed to redevelop Pennsylvania’s infrastructure, boost economic growth, and provide family sustaining jobs known as “Energize PA” was the topic of a press conference held on Wednesday in Harrisburg. Lawmakers were joined by natural gas workers as well as business advocates to support legislative measures that would revitalize brown field sites and take advantage of abundant natural resources available in Pennsylvania.

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Cutler’s Health Insurance Exchange Legislation Now Law

Jul. 02, 2019  Download

Pennsylvanians who buy their health insurance on the federal exchange can expect lower prices now that House Bill 3 has been signed into law. Sponsored by House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), it will establish a state-based health insurance exchange and reinsurance program. The state exchange makes no changes to the requirements, pre-existing conditions or any other enrollment requirements that exist at the federal level, and if the Affordable Care Act program changes or is eliminated, the Pennsylvania exchange would reflect those changes.

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Cutler Says Holding Line on Spending was Right Choice

May. 01, 2019  Download

House Republicans held the line on state spending over multiple budget cycles, and now those smart fiscal policies are paying off. The House Appropriations Committee has reported revenue collections for the month of April exceeded $4.4 billion, over $465 million more than the Department of Revenue’s official estimate. Majority Leader Bryan Cutler(R-Lancaster) said smart fiscal management and efforts to prevent tax increases have resulted in an advantageous position for the Commonwealth.

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Cutler Says Time is Right to Tackle Government Reform

Apr. 29, 2019  Download

Government should work to make the lives of all Pennsylvanians better, not place unfair burdens on their ability to grow and thrive. That is why over the next few weeks House Republicans are working on a package of initiatives to update and improve state government. House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) offers brief comments on why the House is tackling these reforms now.