House Advances Citizens Congressional Map

Jan. 12, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement after the House advanced House Bill 2146, which includes the updated map of Pennsylvania congressional districts:

Causer, Rapp Host Policy Committee Hearing in Bradford to Discuss Rural Health Care Challenges, Solutions

Jan. 12, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Recognizing the need to ensure quality health care remains available to citizens across rural Pennsylvania, House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and House Health Committee Chair Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) will host a public hearing in Bradford next week to discuss rural health care challenges and proposed solutions.

STPR Will be Back for 2022!

Jan. 12, 2022 /

WELLSBORO – Fulfilling a commitment made last summer after the annual Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally (STPR) was downgraded from a national event to a regional one due to permitting and other issues, state and local officials met with event organizers last week to ensure the popular event’s full return in 2022.

Gillespie Elected Chair of PA Delegation to Chesapeake Bay Commission

Jan. 12, 2022 /

HARRISBURG, PA – Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-York) was elected chair of the Pennsylvania Delegation to the tri-state Chesapeake Bay Commission for 2022. Gillespie’s district includes several communities in eastern York County, part of an area identified as “Tier 1” for action under the Commonwealth’s plan to reduce nutrient and sediment pollution to the bay.

Wentling’s Lake Erie Groin Fee Exemption Legislation Passes House

Jan. 11, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) announced today that his bill to officially define “groin structures” and exempt non-commercial groin owners from paying excessive Submerged Lands License Agreement (SLLA) fees passed the House.

Sonney to Retire

Jan. 11, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) today announced he will retire at the end of the 2021-22 Legislative Session.

Quinn Bill Restoring Snow Removal Liability Fairness Passes House

Jan. 10, 2022 /

HARRISBURG, PA – On the heels of our region’s first measurable snowfall of the season, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation to reestablish basic fairness in snow removal contracting. House Bill 1665 would nullify certain indemnity clauses in snow removal contracts, said the legislation’s sponsor, Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware).

Speaker Announces Special Election for the 24th District

Jan. 10, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) today ordered a special election to election to be held on Tuesday, April 5, to fill the vacant seat in the 24th Legislative District in Allegheny County.