Rep. Everett Comments on Governor's Budget Address - 2/9/2010
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Governor Rendell proposed nearly a billion dollars in new state spending during his budget address Tuesday before a joint session of the General Assembly in Harrisburg. Details of the plan include a broadening of state sales and business taxes to help pay for a predicted increase of state expenses in the coming years. Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) said he believes the state should be looking to reduce spending before searching for ways to increase revenues. Mike Davies Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Everett Comments on His Opposition to Passage of Gaming Expansion Bill - 1/6/2010
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A conference committee compromise version of gaming expansion legislation was narrowly approved Wednesday by the state House. The bill would legalize table gaming at the state’s existing slots casinos and would create at least one additional resort gaming license in the future. Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) said he feels the bill fails to provide needed reforms to gaming oversight or provide additional property tax relief for Pennsylvania homeowners. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Everett Comments on Failure to Address Welfare Reforms that Could Free Up Money for Budget - 10/1/2009
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While the budget game continues in Harrisburg, legislation that could be the vehicle for welfare reforms that would eliminate fraud and abuse and save Pennsylvania taxpayers millions remain stalled and have yet to come before the full House for a vote. Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming), sponsor of a welfare reform amendment said House Republicans are interested in addressing the known problems of fraud waste and abuse in the welfare system. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Everett Invites Local Senior to Free Informational Expo Event - 9/14/2009
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A special event is scheduled for area seniors this week by Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming). “I’d like to invite senior citizens from the Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan and Susquehanna county area to attend a Senior Expo I will be hosting with Senator Gene Yaw on September 15 at the Lycoming Mall from 10 AM until 3 PM. At this free event, you can find information on a wide variety government programs for seniors, as well as information on healthcare, insurance, estate planning and other services important to older Pennsylvanians. Free health screenings will also be available. For more information contact my office at 546-2084 or 398-4476.”
Rep. Everett Says House Democrats Holding Out for Tax Increase - 8/3/2009
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The state House on Monday advanced a stopgap budget bill that may solve the problem of thousands of state workers getting no paychecks, but lawmakers are concerned about the Governor’s stated intention to line item veto most important spending programs, a move that would shift the financial pressure but continue Pennsylvania’s budget crisis. Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) said he feels the Governor and House Democrats are trading one set of hostages for another in order to obtain a tax increase. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Everett Comments on Opposing Budget Legislation - 7/15/2009
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Competing budget plans are lined up for consideration this week in the State House. Republican lawmakers are expressing their concern that the most recent plan offered by House Democrats fails to fully meet the needs of the Commonwealth. Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) said that House Republicans have found a way to provide a balanced budget, which would continue to fund education, without a Personal Income Tax increase. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Everett Comments on House Democrats' Failure to Bring Budget Legislation up for Debate - 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. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) 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. Everett 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. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) said that the Governor’s supposed spending cuts have actually amounted to a billion dollar increase in spending over last year. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Everett Says New Tax Could Hurt Gas Drilling & PA Economy - 6/9/2009
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Natural gas drillers and lawmakers concerned with the economic future of Pennsylvania joined in calling for no new taxes on the fledgling Marcellus Shale Natural Gas production industry Wednesday in Harrisburg. Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) said lawmakers want to protect the growing gas drilling industry and Pennsylvania’s economy from the negative effects of Governor Rendell’s proposed severance tax on gas production. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available
Everett Calls for Early Action on State Budget Issues - 4/1/2009
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Dozens of Republican lawmakers have joined a call for House Democrat leaders to get down to work on the state budget and use the legislative committee structure to actually discuss needed budget cuts before the June 30th constitutional deadline. Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) said the call for early and careful consideration of this year’s state budget would allow for increased participation in the budget process by both legislators and the public. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.