Rep. Metcalfe Calls for Responsible Budget - 6/22/2010
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As the countdown continues to the end of the fiscal year, lawmakers in Harrisburg are beginning to voice some strong opinions on what direction Pennsylvania’s budget plan needs to take for the coming year. Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) said lawmakers are concerned about another late budget and feel reduced state spending is a better alternative to the tax increases called for by the Rendell administration. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Metcalfe Comments on Illegal Immigration Legislation - 6/9/2010
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A pair of bills that would protect construction jobs in Pennsylvania by cracking down on contractors who hire undocumented, illegal immigrants was approved with broad bi-partisan support by the state House on Tuesday. Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) a co-sponsor of the bills said he feels the legislation is a good start on addressing the issue of illegal immigration in Pennsylvania. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Metcalfe Comments on Taxpayer Protest Rally - 6/8/2010
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Taxpayers and lawmakers joined together for the annual Pennsylvania State Capitol Taxpayers Protest Tuesday in Harrisburg. Speaking at the event were representatives of more than 10 taxpayer groups who spoke in opposition to the budget plan put forth by the Rendell Administration to increase state spending by more than $1 billion and boost taxes to cover skyrocketing state deficits. Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) hosted the rally and said Pennsylvania taxpayers are saying they cannot afford the governor’s plan for higher taxes and spending. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Metcalfe Introduces New Legislation to Crack Down on Illegal Immigration - 5/4/2010
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Legislation to provide Pennsylvania state and local law enforcement with authority to enforce immigration law was introduced Tuesday in Harrisburg. The bill, modeled after a recently enacted Arizona law was part of a package of legislation designed to save taxpayer dollars and prevent job losses due to the influx of an estimated 140,000 illegal immigrants into the state. Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler), sponsor of the new legislation said his bill would empower law enforcement officials in Pennsylvania to deal with this growing problem. Mike Davies reports – story and bite available.
Rep. Metcalfe Comments on 2nd Amendment Rally in Harrisburg - 4/27/2010
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Hundreds of citizens joined legislators and national gun-rights advocates for the fifth annual Right to Keep and Bear Arms Rally, held on Tuesday at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Lawmakers also took this opportunity to highlight legislation that would further protect the 2nd Amendment rights of Pennsylvanians. Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler), sponsor of House Bill 1541, said his legislation would make local municipalities financially liable for the court costs associated with challenges to unconstitutional gun-control ordinances. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Metcalfe Comments on Legislation to Curb Illegal Immigration - 12/15/2009
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A package of legislation designed to both strengthen and encourage enforcement of immigration laws has been introduced in Harrisburg. The National Security Begins at Home package would require employers to confirm the citizenship of potential employees, establish economic sanctions against “sanctuary” cities, and give State Police enforcement powers. Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) said this package of bills would remove incentives that draw illegal aliens to Pennsylvania. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Metcalfe Introduces Legislation to Ban Teacher Strikes - 11/17/2009
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A constitutional amendment to ban teacher strikes in Pennsylvania has been introduced in Harrisburg. The Strike-Free Education Amendment would prevent the economic and parenting hardships brought about when strikes result in school closures. Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler), prime sponsor of House Bill 2092, said the constitutionality of teacher strikes is already in question, and that his bill would end the legal debate. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Metcalfe Comments on Package of Legislation to End Compulsory Unionism - 11/10/2009
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A package of legislation designed to end the practice of compulsory unionism in Pennsylvania has been introduced in Harrisburg. The Pennsylvania Open Workforce Initiative would allow workers to choose whether or not they wish to join a union, and prevent the mandatory collection of union dues. Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) said that Pennsylvania would be more economically competitive if we adopted Right-To-Work laws. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Metcalfe Responds to Left Wing Attack Ads, Says He Stands by His Statements - 10/26/2009
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After a series of attack ads aired on western Pennsylvania radio stations, state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler County) has officially responded to the calls for his resignation. Metcalfe said he stands by his statements and that he is being attacked in a media campaign by well funded leftist organizations who believe in sacrificing American sovereignty and national security, in support of unconstitutional environmental treaties... story and bite available.
Rep. Metcalfe Comments on Passage of Revenue Bill to Fund State Budget - 10/7/2009
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Legislation that will generate $1.5 billion in revenue to support this year’s$27.8 billion proposed state budget was approved Wednesday in the state House on a mostly party line vote. Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) said the bill will increase the tax burden, and encourage Pennsylvania’s businesses to leave the state and take jobs with them. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.