HARRISBURG — Former Pennsylvania lawmaker Mike Veon will spend at least six years in prison for his role in a scheme to use taxpayer-funded resources for campaign purposes.

Dauphin County Court Judge Richard Lewis today sentenced the former state House Democratic whip to six to 14 years for taking part in the legislative bonus scheme dubbed "Bonusgate."

Lewis ordered Veon immediately incarcerated. The former Beaver County lawmaker was also ordered to pay $37,000 in fines and $100,000 in restitution.

Veon was convicted in March of 14 counts of theft, conspiracy and conflict of interest, mostly involving the use of public resources for campaigning and other purposes.

Earlier, ex-Veon aide Annamarie Perretta-Rosepink was sentenced to three to six months in prison.

Attorneys for Veon and Perretta-Rosepink plan to appeal the sentences.