Banta, Policy Committee Host Second Hearing on Widespread Impact of Inflation

Oct. 04, 2024 /

MCKEAN TOWNSHIP — Today, Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the second hearing in a series on the widespread impact of inflation on local communities, small businesses and households across the Commonwealth.

Mackenzie to Discuss His ‘Stop Illegal Immigration in PA’ Bill Package

Oct. 04, 2024 /

WHAT: Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) will hold a press conference to discuss his House bills related to illegal immigration issues in Pennsylvania, including proposals requiring use of the federal E-Verify system for state grant recipients, the meatpacking and food processing industries, and lodging industry; calling for the reporting of health care costs for illegal immigrants; banning out-of-state driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants; protecting unaccompanied immigrant children; and cracking down on human traffickers.

Kuzma Hosts Policy Committee for First Hearing on Widespread Impact of Inflation

Oct. 03, 2024 /

SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP — Fulfilling his promise to strongly represent the 39th Legislative District, Rep. Andrew Kuzma (R-Allegheny/Washington) today hosted the House Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), for a hearing on the widespread impact of inflation on local communities, small businesses and households across the Commonwealth.

Cook Invites Area Residents to Concealed Carry Seminar

Oct. 02, 2024 /

WAYNESBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is inviting residents of the 50th Legislative District to a Concealed Carry Seminar on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 9 a.m. in the newly renovated barn at the Marianna Outdoors Association, 1997 Morey Road, Clarksville.

Pickett Introduces Bill to Ban Lab-Grown Meat in Pennsylvania

Oct. 02, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Seeking to protect the livelihood of farmers who produce meat products for Pennsylvania consumers, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) is the prime sponsor of legislation in the House of Representatives that would ban the manufacturing and sale of lab-grown meat in the Commonwealth.

Banta, House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Impact of Inflation

Oct. 02, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) and other lawmakers will host the second hearing in a series titled “Relief is Possible: Combatting the Crisis of Cost” to discuss the widespread impact of inflation on local communities, small businesses and households across the Commonwealth.

Register Now for Mackenzie’s October Veteran Assistance Hours

Oct. 02, 2024 /

BETHLEHEM – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is offering Veteran Assistance Hours each month at her Bethlehem office to provide aid to local veterans. The next service hours will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1425 Mountain Dr. N. in Bethlehem.

Mackenzie, Others Discuss Their ‘Standing Up for Pennsylvania Workers’ Bill Package

Oct. 02, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to encourage bipartisan solutions, at a press conference on Tuesday, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) and other House members discussed the “Standing Up for Pennsylvania Workers” bill package currently under consideration in the House of Representatives that would improve the lives of the Commonwealth’s workers and their families. Joining Mackenzie were the prime sponsors of three of the bills – Reps. Ann Flood (R-Northampton), Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), and Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland).

Marcell, White Introduce Bill to Combat Antisemitism

Oct. 02, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Martina White (R-Philadelphia) announced the introduction of House Bill 2615 to amend Pennsylvania’s Human Relations Act by adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. This modern definition can help address the rise of antisemitic incidents across Pennsylvania, particularly in universities, following the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks on Israel by Hamas.

Klunk Invites Constituents to Pastries and Policy

Oct. 02, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) invites residents of the 169th District to attend Pastries and Policy on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 9-11 a.m. at Britton Coffee Co., 2633 Baltimore Pike in Hanover. This free event offers constituents an opportunity to meet with Klunk in a casual setting to discuss updates from Harrisburg as well as state and community issues.

Delozier Bill Would Aid Prosecutors, Bolster Community Safety

Oct. 01, 2024 /

HARRISBURG—Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) is introducing a bill as part of a larger package of legislation aimed at stopping violent crime and ensuring safer communities across the Commonwealth. Delozier’s bill is one of several being brought forward by Republicans in the state House. The bills collectively address crime prevention, policing, prosecution and punishment.