Jun. 16, 2023 /
DALLAS – The integrity and reliability of Pennsylvania’s electric grid were the focus of a House Republican Policy Committee hearing held in Dallas, Luzerne County, today, co-hosted by Reps. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) and Jonathan Fritz (R-Wayne/Susquehanna). The two-hour hearing, which was led by Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver), took place at Back Mountain Regional EMA.
Jun. 16, 2023 /
WARREN — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced the committee reported out eight bills this week. One of those measures is a bill sponsored by Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) to hold tobacco manufacturers accountable for a 2018 settlement with the Commonwealth.
Jun. 16, 2023 /
By Rep. David Maloney Sr. (R-Berks)
Jun. 15, 2023 /
WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is reminding residents of the 122nd District that his district offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Jun. 15, 2023 /
HARRISBURG—Four students from schools within the 170th District have been chosen as the winners in the “There Ought to be a Law” contest, sponsored by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia).
Jun. 15, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) and Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) voted “no” on legislation that would unfairly shift property tax burdens to those in the suburbs. House Bill 788 would specifically allow only the City of Pittsburgh to exempt longtime homeowners from property tax increases should a countywide assessment occur.
Jun. 15, 2023 /
WHAT: The Branch Road bridge which crosses Branch Creek in Lemont, Centre County, will officially be renamed the Private John W. Coble Memorial Bridge. The dedication is the result of legislation authored by state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin).
Jun. 14, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams), Republican chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, joined with Reps. John Lawrence (R-Chester) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) in praising congressional action to put whole milk back in the nation’s schools.
Jun. 14, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is looking to close a loophole in the nearly-50-year-old Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, better known as the Federal Lemon Law.
Jun. 14, 2023 /
WHAT: Reps. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) and Jonathan Fritz (R- Wayne/Susquehanna) will co-host a hearing of the House Republican Policy Committee to examine the integrity and reliability of Pennsylvania’s electric grid and the impacts of an increasingly electrified society.
Jun. 13, 2023 /
HARRISBURG - Today, the Pennsylvania House Bipartisan “Meet Me in the Middle” Caucus hosted a news conference where they rolled out their agenda for this legislative term.
Jun. 13, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) cohosted a press conference unveiling the new Bipartisan “Meet Me in the Middle” Caucus with Reps. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland), Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-Philadelphia), and Rep. Patty Kim (D-Dauphin/Cumberland). The four members will serve as co-chairs of the caucus.
Jun. 13, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – With the perfect backdrop of the recent recognition of National Police Week, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is introducing legislation that addresses the expanded role played by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in the 21st Century.
Jun. 13, 2023 /
HARRISBURG –Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement about the passage of legislation that would unfairly provide property tax relief only to long-term residents of the City of Pittsburgh.
Jun. 13, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) has been appointed to serve as a member of the Commission on Education and Economic Competitiveness, which has been tasked with developing a long-term plan to redesign Pennsylvania’s education system.
Jun. 12, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced the awarding of $800,000 to Butler and Lawrence counties through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Program (PHARE) to help with homelessness, household modifications and safety challenges.
Jun. 12, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – In order to protect families from surging energy costs, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and Vice Chairman Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) held a hearing today to spotlight the adverse effects associated with the $663 million energy tax in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget proposal for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.
Jun. 12, 2023 /
WHAT: Reps. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland), Stephen Kinsey (D-Philadelphia), Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) and Patty Kim (D-Dauphin/Cumberland) will hold a press conference to discuss the 2023-24 Bipartisan “Meet Me in the Middle” Caucus.
Jun. 12, 2023 /
NEW TRIPOLI – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) announces veterans assistance appointments are currently available on Tuesday, June 27, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in his Lynn Township office at 6806 Route 309, Suite 200A, in New Tripoli. Mackenzie offers this free service on the fourth Tuesday of each month at that office location.
Jun. 12, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – A representative from Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson’s office will be available to answer federal government questions this Thursday, June 15, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Clearfield district office of state Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Clearfield/Cambria), located in Suite 100 at 315 East Market St.