Rep. Boyd Radio Report/Podcast - 7/23/2010
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Scott Boyd (R-Lancaster) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage.
Rep. Boyd Comments on Looming Pension Crisis Facing State in 2012 - 4/8/2010
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How state government will be affected by a future rate spike in contributions needed to fund both the State Employees Retirement System and the Public School Employees Retirement System was the topic of a hearing held this week by the House Finance Committee in Harrisburg. Rep. Scott Boyd (R-Lancaster), Republican Vice Chairman of the committee, said lawmakers are looking for solutions to protect Pennsylvania taxpayers from bearing the burden of huge increases in state support for the retirement system due in 2012. Chuck Nichols reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Boyd Supports Local Youth Exhibitors at PA Farm Show - 1/13/2010
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As many as 400,000 people are expected to attend this week’s 94th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, making it both the largest agricultural exposition east of the Mississippi and the biggest wintertime event in the entire state. Rep. Scott Boyd (R-Lancaster) said he’s a Farm Show regular because the exhibits and competitions encourage young people from Lancaster County to participate in the state’s largest industry, agriculture. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Boyd Comments on Government Reform Task Force Hearing on PSERS - 11/18/2009
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How Pennsylvania school districts and taxpayers will be affected by a future rate spike in contributions needed to fund the Public School Employees Retirement System was the topic of a hearing held this week by the House Republican Policy Committee’s Government Reform Task Force. Rep. Scott Boyd (R-Lancaster) said Republican lawmakers are looking for ways to offset any potential tax increase that would be required to fund the retirement system in 2012. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Boyd Weekly Radio Report - 11/6/2009
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Scott Boyd (R-Lancaster) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage.
Rep. Boyd Comments on Policy Committee Hearing on Government Pension Plans - 8/18/2009
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Doubt about the future financial stability of many municipal government pension plans was the topic of a public hearing held Tuesday by the House Republican Policy Committee in Harrisburg. Rep. Scott Boyd (R-Lancaster), Co-chairman of the Republican Government Reform Task Force, said legislation to correct the problems facing municipal pension systems needs careful consideration in order to avoid increasing the burden on Pennsylvania’s taxpayers. Chuck Nichols Reports- Story and Bite avaialable.
Rep. Boyd Comments on House Passage of Irresponsible Democrat Budget Plan - 7/17/2009
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A record breaking $29 billion state budget that would spend more than any previous state spending plan was approved on a largely party line vote Friday in the Pennsylvania House. Rep. Scott Boyd (R-Lancaster) said House Democrat’s are forcing through a state budget plan that will increase taxes and fails to address the funding of higher education in Pennsylvania. Chuck Nichols reports...
Rep. Boyd Comments on Democrat Proposal to Eliminate Higher Education Funding - 7/16/2009
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The House Republican Policy Committee on Thursday heard testimony from students and university officials on the most recent budget proposal by House Democrats which would completely eliminate funding for higher education in the Commonwealth. Rep. Scott Boyd (R-Lancaster) said that it is obvious that House Democrats are willing to play games with the education of Pennsylvania’s students in order to achieve their spending priorities. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Boyd Comments on Democrat Proposal to Eliminate Higher Education Funding - 7/14/2009
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A controversial budget proposal which would cut all funding for higher education has been approved by the House Appropriations committee, but House Republicans claim that the plan would unfairly place the state’s college students in the line of fire. Rep. Scott Boyd (R-Lancaster) said that House Democrats are being deceptive by claiming they have crafted a balanced budget, when they have completely eliminated vital education spending. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Boyd Says New House Republican Budget Plan Cuts the WAMs - 7/10/2009
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A balanced state budget plan that calls for no state tax increase was unveiled Friday by House Republicans in Harrisburg. Rep. Scott Boyd (R-Lancaster) said the $27.3 billion budget proposal would continue to fund vital services while cutting government operating costs, including the elimination of Wams, something House Democrats and the Governor were unwilling to do. Mike Davies reports...