Southwest PA News

Cook: Governor’s Budget Proposal Unaffordable, Irresponsible

By Southwest PA News | Feb 6, 2024

In response to Governor Josh Shapiro's budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year, Representative Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) has expressed concerns over the affordability and responsibility of the plan. The budget proposal aims to increase state spending by 8%, or $3.7 billion, which Cook believes will burden the taxpayers and lead to a significant tax increase in the future.Cook criticizes the governor for "spending down state reserves" and predicts that they will be fully depleted within the next 3-4 years. He argues that this approach to budgeting is not...

Tax Increases Would Result from Shapiro Fantasy Budget, O’Neal Says

By Southwest PA News | Feb 6, 2024

In response to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed fiscal year 2024-25 budget of over $48 billion, Representative Tim O'Neal of Washington expressed his concerns and criticisms. According to O'Neal, the budget presented by Governor Shapiro is lacking in details and would have detrimental financial consequences.O'Neal described the budget as "a long list of wants and dreams, light on details and fiscally bankrupting." He further criticized the budget for resembling California politics and stated that it is not an appropriate approach for running the Commonwealth...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Washington County in week ending Feb. 3?

By Southwest PA News | Feb 5, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Washington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

Pennsylvania House Republican Leaders to Provide Response to Budget Address

By Southwest PA News | Feb 5, 2024

Pennsylvania House Republican leaders, including House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler, House Republican Whip Tim O’Neal, House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove, and House Republican Policy Chairman Josh Kail, along with other caucus leaders and members, will be providing a response to the Budget Address on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 2:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Ryan Building Atrium in the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg.Media coverage is invited and encouraged. Journalists planning to attend should RSVP and direct any questions to Jason...