Rep. Miller Comments on Passage of State Budget - 6/30/2010
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The Pennsylvania House worked into the evening on Wednesday to pass an on-time state budget for the upcoming fiscal year and lawmakers offered their assessment of the $28 billion compromise spending plan. Rep. Ron Miller (R-York) said he is pleased that this year’s spend number is lower than originally proposed, but has trouble supporting a budget that depends on uncertain Federal revenues. Mike Davies Reports – Story and Bite available
Rep. Miller Comments on Legislation to Expand Use of Small Games of Chance - 6/3/2010
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New legislation to further expand the use of small games of chance in Pennsylvania was the topic of a hearing held this week by the House Gaming Oversight Committee in Harrisburg. Rep. Ron Miller (R-York) said he is supporting the bill because it helps local charitable groups and would bring much needed new revenue into state coffers to help address a future pension funding shortfall. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Miller Comments on Annual Reports from PA Fish and Game Agencies - 2/17/2010
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House lawmakers heard annual reports from both the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Fish and Boat Commission this week in the state capitol. Rep. Ron Miller (R-York), Republican chairman of the House Game and Fisheries Committee said the reports contained generally good news for Pennsylvania sportsmen. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Ron Miller Comments on Legislation to Offer Relief From Unfunded State Mandates - 10/28/2009
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Legislation to offer struggling local governments and school districts in Pennsylvania relief from costly state mandates has been introduced in Harrisburg. Rep. Ron Miller (R-York), who co-sponsored the legislation with Rep. Sam Rohrer (R-Berks), said the bill offers local governments and taxpayers a much needed break at a time when it is most needed. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Miller Comments on Amendment to Direct All Gaming Revenues Toward Property Tax Relief - 10/5/2009
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Expansion of gambling to include table games was the topic of 8 hours of debate on Sunday, as lawmakers continue to work toward a solution for the state’s ongoing budget crisis. Legislators considered numerous changes to the bill, including an amendment filed by Rep. Ron Miller (R-York) that would guarantee that all new tax revenues from table games would support property tax relief for Pennsylvania homeowners. Miller’s amendment was narrowly defeated on a party line vote with House Republicans voting as a whole to make sure all tax revenues from casinos continue to support property tax relief for homeowners. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Miller Says Republican No Tax Budget Plan Better for PA Than Democrats Billion Dollar Tax Bill - 10/3/2009
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A revenue plan that would call for $1 billion in new taxes for Pennsylvania was pushed through the state House Friday in a party line vote. House Democrats, who sponsored the tax bill, claimed a narrow victory, while Republicans voted as a whole to oppose new taxation at the state level. Rep. Ron Miller (R-York) said he continues to support consideration of a House Republican budget plan that calls for no tax increases at the state level. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Ron Miller Comments on Reports of Budget Compromise - 9/14/2009
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The state budget compromise appears to be moving forward in Harrisburg, but not all legislators are on board with the direction the new spending plan is taking. Rep. Ron Miller (R-York) said he feels the one time revenue sources used in this budget proposal may not be acceptable to many House lawmakers. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Miller Says Gov. Took Far Too Long to Support Budget Action - 7/29/2009
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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. Ron Miller (R-York) said he feels the Governor and House Democrats have delayed far too long in getting legislation moving to pay state employees. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Ron Miller Comments on Meeting of House/Senate Conference Committee on Budget - 7/29/2009
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The joint House/Senate conference committee on the state budget met for the first time in Harrisburg on Wednesday, in an effort to achieve a compromise on the spending plan, which is nearly a month overdue. Rep. Ron Miller (R-York) said that he hopes that the conference committee can move quickly to bring a spending plan to fruition. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Miller Comments on Differing Budget Proposals - 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. Ron Miller (R-York) said that he hopes that the House will be able to amend and move forward with a budget that funds education, but includes no tax increases. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.