Rep. Beyer Pleased with Establishment of an Independent Fiscal Office for Future Budgets - 7/3/2010
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The Pennsylvania House worked well into the July 4th holiday weekend in order to complete action on this year’s state budget. Rep. Karen Beyer (R-Lehigh) said she was glad lawmakers have agreed to the establishment of an independent fiscal office to produce non-partisan numbers for future state budgets. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Beyer Intros Bill to Protect PA Consumers from False Caller ID Scammers - 10/27/2009
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Legislation to protect Pennsylvania consumers from telephone scammers that use false caller ID information in order to misrepresent the origin of a call is being introduced in Harrisburg. Rep. Karen Beyer (R-Lehigh & Northampton) said she intends to make the use of false caller ID information known as ‘Spoofing’ a punishable offense. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Beyer Comments on House Passage of Irresponsible Democrat Budget Plan - 7/17/2009
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A record breaking $29 billion state budget that would spend more than any previous state spending plan was approved on a largely party line vote Friday in the Pennsylvania House. Rep. Karen Beyer (R-Lehigh) said the House Democrat’s budget plan is irresponsible because it fails to address the funding of higher education in Pennsylvania. Chuck Nichols reports...
Rep. Beyer Says State Government Needs to Reduce Expenditures and Operate More Efficiently - 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. Karen Beyer (R-Lehigh) said House Republicans believe the Rendell administration needs to make adjustments to operate state government with the revenues now available. Chuck Nichols reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Beyer Comments on Plans For Zero-Based Budget Review - 1/29/2009
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As the deficit numbers continue to grow in Harrisburg, lawmakers are beginning to formulate plans to hold the line on spending in future state budgets. Rep. Karen Beyer (R-Lehigh, Northampton) plans to introduce legislation that will call for a mandatory annual review of state spending before approving any new budgets. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Karen Beyer Comments on Credit and Banking Crisis - 10/1/2008
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The House Commerce Committee held a roundtable discussion on the credit and banking crisis and the recent Congressional rejection of bailout legislation Wednesday in Harrisburg. Rep. Karen Beyer (R-Lehigh) said the credit crisis is an international problem that may have serious effects on state government's financial future. Chuck Nichols Reports- Story and Bite available.
Rep. Beyer Comments on Passage of Budget - 7/4/2008
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Pennsylvania lawmakers worked through the July 4th holiday to complete a new state budget. The $28 billion spending plan limited growth in state spending to below the rate of inflation and held the line of any new taxes or fees at the state level. Rep. Karen Beyer (R-Northampton) said she is pleased that budgetary increases came in below the rate of inflation. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Cut Available
Rep. Beyer Criticizes Democrat Leadership for Delaying Property Tax Reform Efforts - 2/6/2008
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Legislators are calling for property tax reform legislation that was extensively debated last week to be returned to the House voting calendar for consideration. Democrat Majority Leader Bill DeWeese removed the bills from the voting calendar after an amendment to eliminate property taxes for low-income senior citizens was approved in a largely bipartisan vote. Rep. Karen Beyer (R-Northampton) says it doesn’t make sense not to pursue legislation that makes sense and is supported by an overwhelming majority of House Members. Chuck Nichols Reports – Full Story and Stand-Alone Cut available.
Rep. Beyer Comments on Governor's Budget Proposal - 2/6/2008
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Governor Ed Rendell delivered his 2008/2009 state budget proposal to the General Assembly on Tuesday. Rep. Karen Beyer (R-Northampton) applauded the Governor’s efforts to improve the economy, but says his tax rebates should reach a greater number of Pennsylvanians. Chuck Nichols reports... story and stand-alone cut available.
Rep. Beyer Comments on Homeland Security Spending Audit - 1/15/2008
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House members in the State Capitol are reacting to news that a recent audit has found that much of the 400 million dollars in federal homeland security funding spent in PA cannot be appropriately accounted for. Rep. Karen Beyer (R- Lehigh) says this is a matter of serious concern to legislators. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.