Peifer requests input on proposed budget

Posted 8/21/12

HARRISBURG, PA — Rep. Mike Peifer is requesting input on the proposed budget put forward by Gov. Tom Wolf. A press release from Peifer, who represents parts of Wayne, Pike and Monroe counties, …

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Peifer requests input on proposed budget

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HARRISBURG, PA — Rep. Mike Peifer is requesting input on the proposed budget put forward by Gov. Tom Wolf. A press release from Peifer, who represents parts of Wayne, Pike and Monroe counties, said, “A 16% budget increase from last year, Wolf presented a $33.8 billion proposal that would take us to historic levels of spending, with nearly $4.7 billion in new spending alone. As proposed, Pennsylvania families would see a 21%increase in their personal income tax liabilities.

“I invite my constituents to contact me online at www.RepPeifer.com to weigh in on the governor’s spending plan and other budget-related issues. We must control spending and enact a fiscally responsible state spending plan without unnecessary new taxes or borrowing.

“The budget process will continue over the next several weeks with a series of budget hearings conducted by the House Appropriations Committee from March 9 to 26… The deadline for a final, balanced budget to be adopted is June 30.”

Wolf’s plan calls for higher income taxes to be offset by reductions in property taxes, and he claims that the net effect will be to reduce taxes on lower- and middle-income households.

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