Scott commends lt. governor on Norristown affordability tour stop
Rep. Greg Scott April 15, 2026 | 9:24 AM
NORRISTOWN, April 15 – State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, today commended Lt. Gov. Austin Davis for kicking off his “Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets” tour in Norristown.
“Nearly 10% of our district’s families are living below the poverty line,” said Scott. “Even more live above the poverty line but don’t earn enough to afford what are becoming very expensive life essentials, like groceries, utility bills and medical care. I’m grateful that Lt. Gov. Davis chose Norristown as a starting point for this cross-Commonwealth campaign to support the administration’s affordability efforts.”
Davis held a news conference at the Montgomery County Senior Adult Activity Center yesterday, Tuesday, April 14, at 12:30 p.m. During the conference, Davis highlighted how cutting taxes, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and the Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit, and introducing the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit are all geared toward helping Pennsylvania residents get ahead.
In 2023, the last time data was reported, nearly 3,000 constituents in Scott’s district — which includes Norristown, Conshohocken and Plymouth Township — received Property Tax/Rent Rebate funds totaling more than $1.7 million.
In Montgomery County alone, 34,618 people could benefit from the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, putting $6.3 million more back in residents’ pockets. When the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit was introduced in 2024, data suggested that 21,264 Montgomery County families might qualify for that credit, which ranges from $600 to $2,100, depending on the number of dependent children.
“These are more than tax credits,” said Scott. “They’re an investment in our people, in our communities. Every additional dollar back in the hands of our residents helps them build their lives while also driving economic growth. When people can meet their basic needs, they support more local businesses and donate more to resources that serve their neighbors.
“These programs, together with House efforts to raise the minimum wage, keep utility costs reasonable, require data centers to pay their own way and support affordable housing in every neighborhood, can set us on the path to true affordability for every working person and family.”
