WAYNESBORO – The House Republican Policy Committee is battling against Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s push for new taxes on the state’s energy production, according to Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Waynesboro).
The committee has heard testimony about the damage these taxes would do to the energy industry, consumers and the economy as a whole.
The committee held a series of hearings, titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes,” in Westmoreland and Schuylkill counties, and at the state Capitol in Harrisburg to hear from business and industry leaders, as well as community leaders, claiming the governor’s push for a carbon tax would scare away potential investment in Pennsylvania, increase the cost of utilities and perpetuate the unreliable energy supply.
Reichard said he and House Republicans are committed to fighting against these taxes and instead advancing policies that will help grow the energy economy.
Readers may click here for video of the hearings.
