We Honor Rep. Pyle Through our Effort to Serve, Speaker Says

Sep. 15, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement upon being notified of the passing of former member, Rep. Jeff Pyle, who proudly represented the 60th legislative district in Armstrong, Butler and Indiana counties from 2005-2021:

Bill on Tougher Fentanyl Punishments Introduced by Heffley

Sep. 15, 2022 /

LEHIGHTON – As overdose deaths continue to skyrocket, with no relief on the horizon, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today introduced legislation that would create stiffer criminal penalties for any defendant who knowingly or intentionally manufactures or sells fentanyl or fentanyl-laced drugs.

Legislation to Assist Nursing Home Residents with Medicaid Passes House, Bonner Says

Sep. 14, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation to provide a standard notice to each nursing home resident and their designated representatives at the time of their admission, authored by Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler), has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. This letter would state their option of having legal representation available to assist with the application for Medicaid benefits.

House Government Oversight Committee to Investigate Reports of ‘Ghost’ Flights in Pennsylvania, Says Mackenzie

Sep. 14, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – The House Government Oversight Committee, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh), voted today to accept a referral from Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) to investigate reports of “ghost” flights landing at airports in Pennsylvania that may have contained children who entered the country illegally. The committee also voted to affirm its ability to issue subpoenas over the course of the investigation.

Gaydos, Mercuri Chosen to Advocate for Small Businesses

Sep. 14, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) and Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) announced they were appointed to the Small Business Council by Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) for a term of two years.

York County House Republicans Move to Hold Philly DA in Contempt

Sep. 13, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – The York County Republican delegation to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives joined a large bipartisan group of lawmakers to hold Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner in contempt after he refused to adhere to a subpoena issued by the House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order.