Jun. 28, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) said Tuesday that he supports House Resolution 216, which creates the Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order, an investigative select committee that will recommend remedies—including impeachment and other removal—and possible policy changes due to local officials refusing to enforce state law in Philadelphia.
Jun. 28, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – As efforts continue to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) announced his resolution to create the investigative Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order passed the House Judiciary Committee today.
Jun. 28, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the importance of campus security, the state House has approved legislation that will ease the hiring of campus police officers by state System of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities.
Jun. 27, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) announced Monday that as part of the ongoing effort to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner he has introduced House Resolution 216, which will create the investigative Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order.
Jun. 27, 2022 /
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Jun. 24, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) issued the following statement on the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization:
Jun. 24, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) issued the following statement in response to today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that overturns Roe v. Wade, allowing states to decide abortion law.
Jun. 24, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – State grant funding totaling $1.35 million has been awarded for 12 projects in communities across Pike and Wayne counties, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming), Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), Rosemary Brown (R-Pike/Monroe) and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne). Each were crucial in securing these funds for the region.
Jun. 24, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – State grant funding totaling $1.35 million has been awarded for 12 projects in communities across Pike and Wayne counties, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming), Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), Rosemary Brown (R-Pike/Monroe) and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne). Each were crucial in securing these funds for the region.
Jun. 24, 2022 /
WESTMORELAND COUNTY – Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) will host a highway dedication event for John Michael Beyrand this Sunday, June 26. The event will take place at noon at the Wyano VFW, located at 2210 1st St., Wyano.
Jun. 24, 2022 /
HARRISBURG - The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, a 1973 decision that struck down a Texas statute banning abortion, effectively legalizing the procedure across the country. Since that has been overruled, decisions regarding the legality of abortion procedures will be up to individual states to determine and regulate. State Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) weighed in on what that could mean for Pennsylvania.
Jun. 23, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Sponsored by House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler), a resolution urging Congress to fund measures to protect the power grid of the United States from electromagnetic pulse (EMPs) attacks and solar flares was reported out of the ERE Committee on Thursday.
Jun. 23, 2022 /
HARRISBURG—Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) today introduced legislation to improve access to mental health care in Pennsylvania through the Collaborative Care Model, an integrated care model that can deliver timely psychiatric care in the primary care setting.
Jun. 23, 2022 /
HARRISBURG — Sponsored by Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/ Forest), legislation seeking to protect landowners and high-valued farmlands against long-term liabilities associated with wind and solar energy development was approved 121-79 by the Pennsylvania House on Tuesday.
Jun. 22, 2022 /
HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware) extending Good Samaritan protections for the use of new opioid overdose reversal drugs in advance of their anticipated approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Jun. 22, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield) is partnering with the Ridgway Police and Fire departments to help constituents with free replacement of license plates that have become difficult to read.
Jun. 22, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – To address the problem of abandoned vehicles at auto auctions, the House today approved legislation by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona).
Jun. 22, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – The House today moved to restore checks and balances on the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) when it approved House Bill 2649, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) said.
Jun. 22, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – A Berks County farm has been added to the Commonwealth’s list of preserved farmland, according to Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh).
Jun. 22, 2022 /
HARRISBURG—In an emotional press conference at the Capitol, victims of Philadelphia’s rising murder and crime rates gathered to share their stories with legislators who are assembling Articles of Impeachment against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.