Struzzi, State House Send Senate Legislation to Help with Teacher Hiring

Jul. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – The state House on Thursday unanimously passed legislation authored by state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) that would continue teacher hiring practices for schools which were enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. House Bill 27 may now be taken up by the state Senate.

Grove Comments on Failure of House Bill 612

Jul. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – The following statement is issued on behalf of House Republican Appropriation Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) on the failure of HB 612 on July 6, 2023.

Bipartisan Proposal Would Protect Family Pets, Mihalek Says

Jul. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation drafted in partnership between Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Rep. Christina Sappey (D-Chester) to expand protection from abuse (PFA) orders to include pets.

Delozier: State Budget Plan Falls Short

Jul. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) was a no vote on the General Appropriations bill that passed Wednesday evening. The budget process is far from finished. While Gov. Josh Shapiro has vowed to veto his own budget priority and campaign promise, Lifeline Scholarships, the bill is not yet at his desk. Additionally, other budget-related bills, including funding for our state-related universities and code bills, which direct the spending of appropriations, still need to be passed.

House Votes to Extend Law to Address Teacher Shortages in PA

Jul. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – By a unanimous vote, the House today passed legislation, co-sponsored by Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon), which would extend a law giving Pennsylvania schools flexibility in the hiring of substitute teachers.

Kephart to Host Small Games of Chance Seminar

Jul. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Small games of chance offer a great opportunity for non-profit groups to raise money. With that tremendous opportunity comes tremendous responsibility, which is why state Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) is offering those groups an opportunity to ask questions and learn the rules.

Mercuri Disappointed in Governor’s Abandonment of School Choice Promise

Jul. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Following passage of the state budget in the House of Representatives Wednesday evening, Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) expressed disapproval of the process that led to the governor abandoning a recent pledge to include Lifeline Scholarships which would have provided educational choices to parents and students in the bottom performing schools across the state, a move that will continue to leave behind students who need help the most.

Rowe: Budget Overspends, Neglects PA Students

Jul. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Late last night, the House considered its General Appropriations bill for the 2023-24 fiscal year. State Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Juniata/Mifflin) cast a no vote and shared his concerns in the following statement:

State Misses Opportunity to Advance Literacy, Ortitay Says

Jul. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today expressed disappointment that legislation he authored to advance early literacy for Pennsylvania’s children failed to be included in the 2023-24 state budget.

State Legislators to Host License Plate Replacement Event

Jul. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Reedsville) and state Sen. Judy Ward (R-Lewistown) will be partnering with the Pennsylvania State Police to help constituents with replacement of license plates that have become difficult to read.