My Audio Updates
Here you will find audio clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions.
Rep. Sonney Comments on House Republican Budget Proposal - 5/12/2011
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The House Republican alternative to Gov. Corbett’s budget plan was unveiled this week in Harrisburg. The proposal provides additional funding for education, offset by a reduction in welfare programs, while preserving Corbett’s original $27.3 billion spending limit. Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) said this proposal will preserve welfare services for the truly needy, while eliminating waste and fraud, and redirecting the resulting savings to fund education. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Sonney Comments on Castle Doctrine Legislation Approved by the House - 4/12/2011
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Castle Doctrine legislation that would strengthen Pennsylvania citizens’ right to use deadly force if necessary in self defense was approved Tuesday in the state House. Rep. Curt Sonney (R- Erie) said this bill is not an open excuse to use deadly force, but about allowing law abiding citizens to protect themselves and their families without fear of prosecution or civil liability. Mike Davies reports... story and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Sonney Comments on House Passage of Lawsuit Reform Legislation - 4/11/2011
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Legislation to bring lawsuit abuse reforms to Pennsylvania’s courts similar to those already in place in 40 other states was approved Monday by the Pennsylvania House. House Bill 1, known as the Fair Share Act, would ensure the responsibility for damages in civil lawsuits are assigned in an equitable manner. Rep. Curt Sonney (R- Erie) said Pennsylvania is behind the times and this new system will go a long way to making Pennsylvania more attractive to new businesses. . Mike Davies reports... story and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Curt Sonney Comments on Gov. Corbett's Inauguration - 1/18/2011
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Republican Tom Corbett was sworn in Tuesday at the state capitol as Pennsylvania's 46th governor. The outdoor ceremony at the state Capitol was attended by more than 1,000 supporters who were undeterred by the winter weather and the oath of office was administered by chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Ronald Castille. Many state lawmakers also attended the ceremony and voiced their opinions on the governor’s inaugural address and how they feel about the agenda he laid out for Pennsylvania state government.
Rep. Sonney Says Gov & Democrats Still Holding Out for a Tax Increase - 8/3/2009
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The state House on Monday advanced a stopgap budget bill that may solve the problem of thousands of state workers getting no paychecks, but lawmakers are concerned about the Governor’s stated intention to line item veto most important spending programs, a move that would shift the financial pressure but continue Pennsylvania’s budget crisis. Rep Curt Sonney (R-Erie) said he feels the Governor and House Democrats are trading one set of hostages for another in order to obtain a tax increase. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Sonney Comments on Defeat of Gov's Tax Increase Proposal - 7/9/2009
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House Republican lawmakers celebrated a partial victory in the state budget battle on Thursday as Republican Leader Sam Smith declared the defeat of Governor Rendell’s proposed personal income tax hike. Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) said House Republicans are pleased with the victory, but disappointed that Democrat leadership has adjourned the House for the weekend.
Rep. Sonney Says Governor Must Adjust His Spending Priorities to Keep in Line with Revenue Projections - 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. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) says that the governor must adjust his spending priorities to keep in line with current revenue projections. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Sonney Says Federal Stimulus Funds Counld Protect Taxpayers from Pension Shortfall - 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. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) 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.
Rep. Sonney Comments on Right to Keep and Bear Arms Rally - 4/21/2009
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A coalition of thousands of sportsmen, gun owners and activists rallied in the state Capitol rotunda on Tuesday at the fourth annual Right to Keep and Bear Arms rally. Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) joined a large number of lawmakers in offering support for second amendment rights said recent proposals to increase state gun control laws would hurt law abiding citizens, not criminals. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Sonney Says New Federal Money Should Go to Infrastructure Projects Not More Govt. Programs - 1/27/2009
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Lawmakers in Harrisburg are voicing their concern over how the proposed Federal stimulus funding that may be coming to state government will be utilized. Rep. Curt Sonney of Erie County said House Republicans want to make sure any new federal money is used for infrastructure projects that benefit the whole state, not to support a bloated state budget...