Rep. Rock Says Reduced Spending Essential to Passing an On-Time State 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. Todd Rock (R-Franklin) said the failure of House Democrats to pass a tax increase bill will bring a new emphasis on cutting state spending to balance this year’s state budget. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Pickett Joins Gun Owners at Capitol Rally in Support of 2nd Amendment Rights - 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 Tuesday on the steps of the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Lawmakers also took this opportunity to join in reaffirming their support for the 2nd amendment and highlight legislation to would further protect gun rights in Pennsylvania. Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford, Sullivan & Susquehanna) said she was impressed with the turnout and was glad to offer her support for the rights of gun owners. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Rock 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 Tuesday on the steps of the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Lawmakers also took this opportunity to join in reaffirming their support for the 2nd amendment and highlight legislation to would further protect gun rights in Pennsylvania. Rep. Todd Rock (R-Franklin) said he was glad to join gun owners from his district and was impressed by turnout for the event. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Rock Comments on 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. Todd Rock (R-Franklin), a former teacher and school board member, said students should not be used as bargaining chips in order for teachers to get fatter contracts. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Rock Comments on Passage of State Budget - 10/8/2009
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Legislation that will finally put a $27.8 billion state budget plan on the governor’s desk was approved Wednesday in the state House. Rep. Todd Rock (R-Franklin) said he could not support the tax increases and raids on state reserve funds contained in this year’s budget plan. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Rock Comments on Competing Budget Plans - 7/16/2009
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Competing state budget plans were debated on the House floor on Thursday, with House Republicans pushing for an amendment to restore the funding for higher education which was completely eliminated in the bill proposed by House Democrats. Rep. Todd Rock (R-Franklin) said that the Republicans offered a balanced alternative to the Democrats’ proposal which would set a record for state spending. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Rock Responds to Governor's Call for Income Tax Increase - 6/17/2009
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House lawmakers continue to react to the Governor’s call for a 16 percent increase in state personal income tax to support his version of the state budget that calls for spending increases despite a looming $3.2 billion dollar deficit. Rep. Todd Rock (R-Franklin) said he opposes the Governor’s proposed tax increase because it would hit Pennsylvania taxpayers when they can least afford it. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Rock Comments on Education Funding - 6/3/2009
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House lawmakers took a closer look at basic education funding in Harrisburg this week and voted along party lines to support the Governor’s plan to increase spending for education programs while state government revenues continue to shrink. Rep. Todd Rock (R-Franklin), a member of the House Education Committee, said he could not support additional state education spending and that the burden of this increase would fall on the backs of Pennsylvania taxpayers. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Rock Says State Must Stop Pattern of Overspending - 6/2/2009
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Despite a $3.2 billion dollar revenue shortfall in the current year’s state budget, Governor Rendell appears to remain committed to spending almost a billion more in next year’s plan, and his Democrat allies in the House Appropriations Committee are now hinting that an income tax increase may be the easiest way to balance the budget. Rep. Todd Rock (R-Franklin) says that tough decisions must be made to cut programs, rather than continue overspending. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Rock Says Federal Stimulus Funds Could Ease Impact of Pension Shortfall on Taxpayers - 5/4/2009
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A plan to address the pension crisis looming over Pennsylvania’s 501 school districts was introduced Monday in Harrisburg by a group of House Republican lawmakers. Rep. Todd Rock (R-Franklin) said allowing for the use of some federal stimulus money to cover a huge school pension contribution shortfall will help protect local taxpayers. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.