07/22/2010
On June 30, a truly unconstitutional, out-of-balance $28.04 billion state budget was passed through the Legislature. The fact that it was passed on time for the first time in eight years is nothing to celebrate, given the abdication of both fiscal responsibility and constitutional safeguards by those in office.
06/16/2010
Representative Sam Rohrer (R-Berks) today voted against a bill approved by the House that would increase the cost to taxpayers paying for retirement benefits for current state employees, teachers and legislators in the state’s two pension systems.
06/04/2010
After May revenue estimates confirmed that Pennsylvania now has an “official” state budget deficit of more than $1.23 billion, Representative Sam Rohrer (R-Berks) reiterated his contention that Gov. Ed Rendell has recklessly placed the Commonwealth in fiscal insolvency.
05/10/2010
Representative Sam Rohrer (R-Berks) today congratulated the students from Wilson High School, who shared second place in Friday’s 19th Annual Pennsylvania Academic Competition, as well as the rest of the students from across the Commonwealth who competed in the event.
05/07/2010
Wilson High School is among the 24 teams competing in the 19th Annual Pennsylvania Academic Competition being held today at the state Capitol, said Rep. Sam Rohrer (R-Berks). The team from Berks County won last year’s competition and is hopeful its members will have a repeat performance this year.
04/13/2010
Representative Sam Rohrer (R-Berks) is encouraging military veterans who served in the Persian Gulf between 1990 and 1991 to apply for a bonus from the Commonwealth.
03/31/2010
State Representative Sam Rohrer (R-Berks) today announced that Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will remain open until April 16. The LIHEAP program was scheduled to close April 2.
03/25/2010
To potentially avoid paying an unnecessary fee for a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Rep. Sam Rohrer (R-Berks) is encouraging college students and their parents to obtain their FAFSA form by visiting his Web site at SamRohrer.com.
03/23/2010
State Representative Sam Rohrer (R-Berks) today voted against a state budget bill that was approved by the House. Rohrer called the budget proposal “fiscally irresponsible” and “out of touch with the daily realities of Pennsylvania taxpayers.”
03/05/2010
State Representative Sam Rohrer (R-Berks) today announced local residents can obtain Property Tax/Rent Rebate program applications from his office or his Web site.
02/17/2010
Rep. Sam Rohrer (R-Berks), along with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), is alerting families to be cautious when looking at offers of assistance for securing funds for their college-bound students.
02/05/2010
Less than one week before Gov. Ed Rendell’s final budget address,, Rep. Sam Rohrer (R-Berks) today issued a report detailing aggressive taxpayer protections proposed or adopted by other states in recent budgets.
02/04/2010
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is now accepting applications for toll, maintenance and clerical positions through the 2010 Summer Turnpike Program, Rep. Sam Rohrer (R-Berks) said today.
01/27/2010
Rep. Sam Rohrer (R-Berks), a leader in efforts to prevent federal government intrusion into matters that should be handled by the states, today announced his support for two pieces of legislation aimed at protecting Pennsylvanians against a federal takeover of the health care system.
01/20/2010
Students seeking state higher education assistance grants for the 2010-11 academic year may now begin submitting applications, Rep. Sam Rohrer (R-Berks) said today.