Rep. Metzgar Comments on House Democrats' Failure to Propose Budget Legislation
- 6/30/2009
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As the state begins another year without a spending plan, lawmakers in Harrisburg are expressing concern that House Democrats are continuing to refuse to bring the Governor’s budget plan to the House floor for a vote. Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset & Bedford) said the Governor’s continuing threats to lay off workers and demands for higher spending and new taxes are causing the delay in consideration of a new state budget. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Metzgar Says Gov's Call for Higher Taxes Shows He's Out of Touch
- 6/16/2009
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Governor Rendell on Tuesday called for a 16.28 percent statewide increase in personal income tax to fill part of the enormous $3.2 billion deficit facing Pennsylvania in this year’s state budget. The Governor’s plan would boost PIT to a 3.57 percent tax rate for the next three years. Rep. Carl Metzgar (R- Somerset & Bedford) said the Governor’s call for a tax increase shows how little he understands the economic challenges now facing Pennsylvanians. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Metzgar Weekly Radio Report
- 2/27/2009
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Carl Metzgar(R-Somerset, Bedford) 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. Metzgar Comments on Swearing In Day
- 1/6/2009
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Pennsylvania lawmakers returned to the State Capitol on Tuesday to be sworn into office for the upcoming legislative session. Hundreds of friends, family, and well-wishers gathered in Harrisburg to support those newly elected to office. Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset, Bedford) said he is honored to be a State Representative and is eager to begin work on the financial issues facing the commonwealth. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.