Audio/Video

October 9, 2009 - Senator Smucker comments on the passage of a new state budget.

June 30, 2009 – Senate Republican news conference to urge House action on a state budget that cuts spending and includes no new taxes.

May 14, 2009 - Public Hearing on Community Revitalization in Times of Budget Stress
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March 5, 2009 - During Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearings, Senator Lloyd Smucker (R-13) raises concerns about the cost of the looming spike in state pensions that is coming in the next few years.

March 4, 2009 - During Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearings, Senator Lloyd Smucker (R-13) questions DCNR Secretary Michael DiBerardinis about funding for the Pennsylvania Heritage Area Program.

March 2009 - In a radio address, Senator Lloyd Smucker (R-13) discusses the hard work that must be done in order to reach a 2009/2010 budget agreement.

February 26, 2009 - Senator Smucker raises concerns about problem gambling in Pennsylvania.

February 25, 2009 -Senator Smucker commends Secretary of Agriculture Dennis Wolff on doing more with less, and urges the Administration to do the same.

February 24, 2009 - Senator Smucker discusses concerns with the growing Department of Corrections budget with Corrections Secretary Jeffrey Beard.

February 24, 2009 - Senator Smucker discusses the results of a recent DGS audit report with Secretary Jim Creedon.

February 23, 2009 - Senator Smucker comments on the need to curb state spending and maintain fiscal responsibility during an economic downturn.

February 4, 2009 - Senator Smucker responds to the Governor's budget address