May. 06, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) that would support the integrity of Pennsylvania’s banking system, passed the House unanimously today and is now in the hands of the state Senate.
May. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG –Reps. Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill/Berks/Carbon), Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin/Schuylkill) and Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) have introduced a House resolution to call upon the House Judiciary Committee to begin an investigation of Schuylkill County Commissioner George F. Halcovage Jr. and whether an impeachment or removal from office is required due to alleged misbehavior in office and violation of public trust.
May. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG –Reps. Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill/Berks/Carbon), Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin/Schuylkill) and Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) have introduced a House resolution to call upon the House Judiciary Committee to begin an investigation of Schuylkill County Commissioner George F. Halcovage Jr. and whether an impeachment or removal from office is required due to alleged misbehavior in office and violation of public trust.
May. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The House Commerce Committee today unanimously passed legislation authored by state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) that would provide across-the-board relief for specific businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
May. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Municipalities in Pennsylvania would gain freedom from an onerous PennDOT regulation affecting communities holding special events like parades and races under a bill passed in the state House by unanimous vote on Wednesday. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Brett Miller (R-East Hempfield).
May. 05, 2021 /
BRIDGEVILLE – The House today passed a resolution authored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) creating a Select Committee on the Publication of Constitutional Amendments that will complete a study of how constitutional amendments in the Commonwealth are advertised.
May. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – To further protect workers from sexual harassment and retribution from exposing such behavior, the House today unanimously approved bi-partisan legislation sponsored by Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia).
May. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lori Mizgorski (R-Allegheny) has worked diligently to amend the Workforce Development Act (2001) to bring state law in compliance with the federal requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
May. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) stands in support of legislation authored by Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) that would require an in-depth review of the Commonwealth’s response to the pandemic.
May. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG — House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) convened a voting meeting on Tuesday to adopt the following letter to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Inc., officially confirming Gov. Tom Wolf’s lack of authority to enter Pennsylvania into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) without legislative approval:
May. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Centre) issued the following statement regarding her co-sponsor memo seeking support for her legislation, which would exclude firearms and ammunition purchases from Pennsylvania’s Sales and Use Tax.
May. 05, 2021 /
ALLEGHENY – Reps. Carrie Lewis DelRosso (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland) and Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) – in collaboration with Sen. Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland), who released a statement on Friday – issued the following statement regarding U.S. Steel’s cancellation of its $1 billion investment project:
May. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The COVID-19 pandemic forced Pennsylvania’s unemployment compensation system to adapt by enabling displaced workers and employers to participate by video in unemployment compensation appeal hearings. The state House today approved a bill introduced by Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) to make sure the system remains modernized and doesn’t slip back into its old, inconvenient ways.
May. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG -The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex currently contains the statewide stockpile of personal protective equipment (PPE) for use by the health care industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) recently expressed concern about storing such a vital commodity in a building prone to flooding and vermin and urged the Wolf administration to find a more suitable location.
May. 05, 2021 /
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives was in voting session from May 3-5, and the Republican Caucus continued advancing its priorities of providing for an economic recovery, protecting families and reforming government for the benefit of Pennsylvanians. House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff offers a recap of action in session this week.
May. 04, 2021 /
WHEN: Wednesday, May 5, following House session.
May. 04, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The House today passed legislation authored by Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) that would make it easier for individuals and businesses to understand state regulations.
May. 04, 2021 /
On Tuesday, the House Labor and Industry Committee advanced House Bill 406, legislation introduced by Committee Chairman Jim Cox to restore state work search requirements for those receiving unemployment compensation benefits.
May. 04, 2021 /
HARRISBURG –Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg) has remained steadfastly committed to reining in government and, specifically burdensome regulations. In keeping with the idea that unneeded regulations harm businesses and residents, and hinders economic growth, the House today approved her legislation to establish an enhanced review of proposed regulations that would have a great financial impact on businesses and taxpayers.
May. 04, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Restaurants, bars and other food establishments that suffered operational losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown orders may be eligible for funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).