Rep. Causer Starts 4th Term
Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) joined 202 fellow House lawmakers in taking the oath of office during ceremonies at the state Capitol today. It marks the start of his fourth term representing the people of Cameron, Potter and McKean counties.
"Swearing-in day is almost like another New Year's Day," Causer said. "It's a new beginning, a time to assess past accomplishments and set goals for the new session."
Causer acknowledged that his biggest concern heading into the new year is the state's financial condition. During the first half of the current fiscal year, state revenues have come in $658 million below the administration's estimates. At his mid-year budget briefing last month, the governor indicated the state could face a shortfall of at least $1.6 billion by the time the fiscal year ends in June.
"We are going to have some very tough decisions to make as we craft a budget for next year," Causer said. "But given the financial challenges people across our state and the nation are facing, I believe we have to make those tough choices to cut spending as much as we possibly can. We need to make the state more attractive to employers to get them to come to Pennsylvania, invest in our state and provide good jobs to our citizens. We need to get back to the core functions of government."
While Causer expects the economy to take center stage for much of the next several months, other key issues on the House agenda this year include improving access to affordable health care, developing alternative energy strategies and finding the funds necessary to invest in roads, bridges and water and sewer infrastructure.
In addition to these legislative issues, Causer said he remains committed to providing the best possible constituent service to residents of the 67th Legislative District.
"Harrisburg is a long way from Cameron, Potter and McKean counties, but my office is available to serve as your link to state government," Causer said.
The lawmaker operates offices at 78 Main St., First Floor, in Bradford (telephone 814-362-4400) and at 2 Allegany Ave. in Coudersport (telephone 814-274-9769). He also maintains a Web site at RepCauser.com.
"Swearing-in day is almost like another New Year's Day," Causer said. "It's a new beginning, a time to assess past accomplishments and set goals for the new session."
Causer acknowledged that his biggest concern heading into the new year is the state's financial condition. During the first half of the current fiscal year, state revenues have come in $658 million below the administration's estimates. At his mid-year budget briefing last month, the governor indicated the state could face a shortfall of at least $1.6 billion by the time the fiscal year ends in June.
"We are going to have some very tough decisions to make as we craft a budget for next year," Causer said. "But given the financial challenges people across our state and the nation are facing, I believe we have to make those tough choices to cut spending as much as we possibly can. We need to make the state more attractive to employers to get them to come to Pennsylvania, invest in our state and provide good jobs to our citizens. We need to get back to the core functions of government."
While Causer expects the economy to take center stage for much of the next several months, other key issues on the House agenda this year include improving access to affordable health care, developing alternative energy strategies and finding the funds necessary to invest in roads, bridges and water and sewer infrastructure.
In addition to these legislative issues, Causer said he remains committed to providing the best possible constituent service to residents of the 67th Legislative District.
"Harrisburg is a long way from Cameron, Potter and McKean counties, but my office is available to serve as your link to state government," Causer said.
The lawmaker operates offices at 78 Main St., First Floor, in Bradford (telephone 814-362-4400) and at 2 Allegany Ave. in Coudersport (telephone 814-274-9769). He also maintains a Web site at RepCauser.com.
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