Rep. Causer: Tax Hike Would Be Real Doom and Gloom
HARRISBURG - While Gov. Ed Rendell and House Democrat leaders dig in their heels on increasing Pennsylvanians' income taxes, House Republicans have launched a petition campaign to give people the opportunity to speak out against the proposal, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint).
The "Stop PA Tax Hike" petition may be signed online by visiting Causer's Web site or by visiting his local offices in Bradford or Coudersport. Those logging on to the Web may also leave comments about the personal budgetary challenges they face and why it's so important to cut state spending.
"The governor has been traveling all over the state trying to make his case for higher taxes, predicting gloom and doom if the legislature dares to balance the budget by cutting spending," Causer said. "But the real gloom and doom comes when people who are already struggling to make ends meet - due to pay cuts, unemployment and a rising cost of living - are asked to hand over more money to state government."
When the current fiscal year ends on June 30, the state will be at least $3.2 billion in the hole. Despite this significant deficit, the governor has proposed a state budget of $29 billion for 2009-2010. That is more than $1 billion over the current year's spending. It's also significantly more than the $25.5 billion in revenues expected in the next fiscal year.
"When faced with a loss of income, families across the state have been tightening their belts to make ends meet. They are living within their means," Causer said. "Government must do the same."
To sign the Web-based petition, visit Rep Causer.com. Otherwise, visit one of his offices in Bradford or Coudersport:
·Bradford Office - 78 Main Street, 1st Floor
·Coudersport Office - 2 Allegany Ave. (through June 29); 107 South Main St., Room 1(effective July 1).
The "Stop PA Tax Hike" petition may be signed online by visiting Causer's Web site or by visiting his local offices in Bradford or Coudersport. Those logging on to the Web may also leave comments about the personal budgetary challenges they face and why it's so important to cut state spending.
"The governor has been traveling all over the state trying to make his case for higher taxes, predicting gloom and doom if the legislature dares to balance the budget by cutting spending," Causer said. "But the real gloom and doom comes when people who are already struggling to make ends meet - due to pay cuts, unemployment and a rising cost of living - are asked to hand over more money to state government."
When the current fiscal year ends on June 30, the state will be at least $3.2 billion in the hole. Despite this significant deficit, the governor has proposed a state budget of $29 billion for 2009-2010. That is more than $1 billion over the current year's spending. It's also significantly more than the $25.5 billion in revenues expected in the next fiscal year.
"When faced with a loss of income, families across the state have been tightening their belts to make ends meet. They are living within their means," Causer said. "Government must do the same."
To sign the Web-based petition, visit Rep Causer.com. Otherwise, visit one of his offices in Bradford or Coudersport:
·Bradford Office - 78 Main Street, 1st Floor
·Coudersport Office - 2 Allegany Ave. (through June 29); 107 South Main St., Room 1(effective July 1).
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