Rep. Reed Comments on Meeting to Discuss Water Issues Pertaining to Marcellus Shale Drilling - 4/7/2010
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Safe water use and treatment related to natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale was the topic of a meeting that drew lawmakers to Indiana County on Wednesday. Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana), Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee’s Energy Task Force, said that this meeting was part of an effort to make sure that all the safeguards are in place to protect water resources as the natural gas extraction industry grows to provide vital economic stability to the region. Chuck Nichols reports – story and bite available.
Rep. Reed Says His Reform Provision to Keep State Welfare Funds from Being Used to Purchase Alcohol Signed Into Law - 12/22/2009
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Legislation that includes a Republican sponsored welfare reform provision to ensure debit cards issued by Pennsylvania’s Department of Public Welfare cannot be used to purchase alcoholic beverages has recently been signed into law. Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana) said his amendment to the legislation will help to ensure that state assistance money will be appropriately spent. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Reed Glad Gov Takes Gas Severance Tax Off the Table - 9/1/2009
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Lawmakers in Harrisburg were relieved on Monday to hear Governor Rendell relent on his proposal to place an additional tax on Pennsylvania’s growing natural gas drilling industry. Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana) said he was happy the Governor has come to understand that the plan to tax the fledgling Marcellus Shale drilling boom was not the best way to ensure continued economic growth. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Dave Reed Says Gov. and House Democrats Delayed Budget Action for Too Long - 7/30/2009
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In a move designed to ensure Pennsylvania state government continues to function, Governor Rendell on Wednesday said he would support a vote next week on Senate budget legislation as a stopgap method of funding limited government operations and paying state workers. Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana) said while he is glad the Governor now supports action to pay state workers, he feels this should have taken place weeks ago. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Reed Says House Democrats Using Higher Ed Funding Cut as Weapon in Budget Battle - 7/14/2009
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The state budget crisis deepened on Monday as House Democrats introduced a last minute amendment to the Governor’s budget that eliminates all $1.2 billion in state funding for Pennsylvania higher education and colleges. Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana) a member of the Appropriations Committee, said he is shocked by this tactic by House Democrats that holds Pennsylvania’s college students and state universities hostage to use as bargaining chips in a bid to increase state taxes. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Reed Comments on How His Energize PA Proposal Would Help Balance Budget - 7/13/2009
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A proposal that would provide for a balanced state budget with no new tax increase has been unveiled in Harrisburg by House Republicans. The plan would provide more than $200 million in revenue by leasing state forest land for natural gas drilling. Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana), who authored the Energize PA initiative, said his idea would protect jobs and stimulate the economy while helping to balance the budget. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Reed Comments on House Republican Budget Proposal - 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. Dave Reed (R-Indiana) said the $27.3 billion budget proposal would continue to fund vital services, cut government operating costs to make ends meet and ensure Pennsylvania schools receive adequate funding. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Reed Says Gov's Threats to Schools and Services Just a Tactic to Justify His Tax Increase - 7/9/2009
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After more than a week of no state budget, lawmakers are questioning the tactics of Governor Rendell and House Democrat leaders, who have delayed consideration of any budget bill that does not include a tax increase, claiming that schools and state services would face dramatic cuts. Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana) said Pennsylvania taxpayers need to understand the Governor’s threats are part of a strategy to force consideration of his plan to increase income taxes and support higher state spending. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Reed Says His Plan to Expand Gas Leasing Brings in More Money Than Gov's Gase Severance Tax - 6/29/2009
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House lawmakers are continuing to questions the wisdom of Governor Rendell’s proposal to tax the fledgling Marcellus shale natural gas drilling industry rather than adopting a House Republican plan to increase revenues by simply opening more state land for drilling leases. Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana) said his plan to increase state gas leasing will bring more jobs and more money to Pennsylvania. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Reed Comments on Governor's Efforts to Sell Tax Increase - 6/23/2009
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The budget continues to be almost the only news from Harrisburg as Governor Rendell continues to try to sell a personal tax boost to support his budget plan that calls for increased spending at a time when the state faces a $3 billion deficit. Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana) said that families cannot afford the Governor’s excessive spending during a time of economic upheaval. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.