Strengthening Our Rural Communities

Jan. 11, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Strengthening Our Rural Communities” to discuss innovative ways to draw a stronger workforce to rural areas of Pennsylvania. Recruiting a stronger workforce will have positive economic impacts in the areas of the state that are facing population decline.

Advancing Our Rural Connectivity

Jan. 11, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Franklin) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Advancing Our Rural Connectivity” to discuss the necessity of rural broadband expansion and how this once luxury item has become a necessity to everyday life.

Warner: We Must Properly Punish Convicted Child Rapists

Jan. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Calling the rape or sexual assault of a child one of the most heinous crimes plaguing our society, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) has introduced legislation that would allow a person convicted of such a crime to be sentenced to death.

Zimmerman: How the Ivy League Came for William Penn

Jan. 09, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The National Park Service this week announced it will not pursue plans to remove William Penn’s statue from its Philadelphia location at Waterfront Park due to public backlash over the initial plan to remove it.

Mobile Veterans Center to Visit Dallas Jan. 19, Say Cabell, Kaufer, Baker

Jan. 09, 2024 /

DALLAS – Reps. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) and Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) along with Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Mobile Veterans Center (MVC), which provides free outreach and counseling services to veterans and their families, is scheduled to visit Dallas on Friday, Jan. 19.

Mobile Veterans Center to Visit Dallas Jan. 19, Say Cabell, Kaufer, Baker

Jan. 09, 2024 /

DALLAS – Reps. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) and Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) along with Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Mobile Veterans Center (MVC), which provides free outreach and counseling services to veterans and their families, is scheduled to visit Dallas on Friday, Jan. 19.

Causer Honors Area Eagle Scouts

Jan. 08, 2024 /

Congratulations to Brady Danielson and Jacob Troutman of Boy Scout Troop 410 in Mount Jewett for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) was honored to attend their court of honor and present them with congratulatory citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Pictured from left: McKean County Commissioner Tom Kreiner, Brady Danielson, Jacob Troutman, Causer and Scoutmaster Thomas Geer.

Staats to Co-sponsor Resolution Condemning Proposal to Remove Penn Statue

Jan. 08, 2024 /

HARRISBURG- Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) today announced he will co-sponsor a resolution with House Minority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) condemning the Biden administration’s proposal to remove a statue of William Penn from Welcome Park in Philadelphia during its upcoming renovation.

Davanzo Bill Backs American Products

Jan. 08, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) today unveiled legislation that would require American-made products to be prioritized when the items are purchased for state government operations.

Cutler decries Biden administration attempt to cancel William Penn

Jan. 08, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) made the following statement on the decision by the Biden administration to attempt to cancel William Penn by permanently removing his statue from Welcome Park in Philadelphia as part of an effort to make the park more inclusive.

Scheuren Applauds Girl Scout’s Agreement to Preserve Camp Laughing Waters

Jan. 05, 2024 /

HARRISBURG- Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) congratulated the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania on finalizing a deal with Natural Lands, a conservation organization, to preserve 458 acres of land in Montgomery County operated by the Girl Scouts. The property is the single largest privately owned property in Montgomery County.