Jun. 28, 2022 /
![Borowicz Applauds Pioneer Investment in Job-Creating, Clinton County Natural Gas Synthesis Facility]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Centre) today applauded KeyState Natural Gas and chairman and CEO Perry Babb on landing corporate investor, OGCI Climate Investments (OGCI), for the estimated $400 million natural gas synthesis facility currently under development in West Keating Township, Clinton County.
Jun. 28, 2022 /
![Ecker: House Advances Bill to Create Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives took another step toward addressing and ending lawlessness in Philadelphia when the Judiciary Committee advanced House Resolution 216, its co-sponsor, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), announced today.
Jun. 28, 2022 /
![Remote Learning for Real Estate Schools Now Law, Says Polinchock]()
HARRISBURG – The governor this week signed legislation into law to amend the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act (RELRA), Act 9 of 1980, to permit real estate schools which have been approved to provide in-person instruction to also livestream the course, offering it to remote students, said Rep. Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks), who authored the measure.
Jun. 28, 2022 /
![Resolution Co-sponsored by O’Neal to Create Investigative Select Committee Passes Judiciary Committee]()
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee today approved a resolution co-sponsored by Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) to create an investigative Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order as part of an ongoing effort to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Jun. 28, 2022 /
![Benninghoff Comments on Resolution Creating Investigative Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order]()
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 /
![Kail’s Resolution to Create Investigative Select Committee Passes Judiciary Committee]()
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 /
![House Approves Bill to Streamline Hiring of Campus Police at State System Universities, Lawmakers Say]()
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 /
![As a Continuation of Krasner Impeachment Effort, Kail Announces Introduction of Resolution Creating Investigative Select Committee]()
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. 24, 2022 /
![PA House Republican Leaders Comment on Dobbs Decision]()
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 /
![Mustello Issues Statement on Dobbs Ruling Regarding Abortions]()
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 / Press Release
![To drive investment, Pennsylvania needs long-term solutions, not short-term bailouts]()
It cannot be doubted that the issues facing our national economy are having a negative impact on every single Pennsylvania household.
Jun. 24, 2022 /
![Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade, Klunk Comments]()
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 /
![ERE Chairman Metcalfe Teaming Up with American Legion to Protect National Power Grid Against EMP Attacks and Solar Flares]()
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 /
![Thomas Introduces Legislation to Allow Mental Health Care Through Primary Care Physicians]()
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 /
![PA House Approves Rapp Legislation to Protect Landowners, High-Valued Farmlands Against Long-Term Wind and Solar Liabilities]()
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 /
![House Passes Quinn Bill Extending Good Samaritan Protections for the Use of New Opioid Overdose Reversal Drugs]()
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 /
![House Approves Schmitt’s Abandoned Vehicle Bill]()
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 /
![House Advances Grove Bill to Restore Checks and Balances]()
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—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.
Jun. 22, 2022 /
![House Passes Measure to Streamline Administrative Code, Says Wheeland]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would streamline the Administrative Code by removing references to two terminated entities passed the House according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming).