Struzzi Examines Request for Steep Increase in Human Services Funding

Apr. 11, 2023 / Embed

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), formerly known as the Department of Welfare, is asking for a $1 billion increase in funding as part of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2023-24 budget proposal. An increase that significant needs to be justified, which is what state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) asked DHS Secretary Valerie Arkoosh about during a House Appropriations Committee budget hearing.

Reducing Wait Time for Licenses

Mar. 29, 2023 / Embed

During a budget hearing,Rep. Jim Struzzi questions the Department of State on efforts to reduce the wait time for professional licenses.

Questions About Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program

Mar. 27, 2023 / Embed

During a budget hearing, Rep. Jim Struzzi asks the Department of Aging why changes to the Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program were in the governor’s budget address yet increased rebates won’t go into effect until July of 2024.

The True Impact on Electricity Rates

Mar. 23, 2023 / Embed

Rep.Jim Struzzi talks about the real impact of electricity rates and the loss of jobs if RGGI is fully implemented

Rep. Struzzi Comments on PASSHE budget hearing,

Mar. 22, 2023 / Embed

Rep. Struzzi comments on PASSHE budget hearing,

Struzzi Discusses Budget Funding for PASSHE Schools

Mar. 22, 2023 / Embed

State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) co-chairs the PASSHE (PA State System of Higher Education) Caucus in the PA state House. He questioned budget funding for the system with PASSHE Chancellor Dr. Daniel Greenstein during a recent House Appropriations committee hearing.

Struzzi Questions Funding for Community Colleges

Mar. 21, 2023 / Embed

During a House Appropriations Committee budget hearing, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) questions leadership from the Pennsylvania Commission of Community Colleges about Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget proposal to fund their schools.

School Environmental Repairs

Mar. 20, 2023 / Embed

During a budget hearing, Rep. Struzzi asks questions about the School Environmental Repairs and Improvements line-item and the current needs of schools.

Struzzi Concerned with New School Grant Program

Mar. 20, 2023 / Embed

During a House Appropriations Committee budget hearing, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) questioned Acting Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid Mumin about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $100 million proposal to establish an Environmental Repairs and Improvements Grant program for Pennsylvania's schools.

Struzzi on Shapiro Budget Proposal: Many Good Points but RGGI Remains

Mar. 07, 2023 / Embed

A nearly 6% increase in spending and a desire to raid Pennsylvania’s Rainy Day Fund are the hallmarks of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for the 2023-24 fiscal year.