Unleash the Power of Pennsylvania

Mar. 25, 2022 / Press Release

The Russian invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine sparked outraged throughout the world. It has also led to high prices at the gas pumps, as well as higher heating bills for those with natural gas due to volatility in the energy market.

Hershey Introduces Measures to Lower Property Tax Bills

Mar. 25, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Responding to daily conversations he has with constituents about high property tax rates, Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) this week introduced legislation that could lead to lowered bills for homeowners.

Metcalfe, ERE Committee to Advance Energy Independence, Domestic Production Expansion Measures

Mar. 25, 2022 /

WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene a voting meeting to advance several pieces of legislation and resolutions to expand Pennsylvania’s energy independence, significantly ramp up domestic energy production across the Commonwealth, and to offer America’s free world allies the opportunity to reject national security-jeopardizing, Russian energy imports.

Rigby Applauds Approval of Health Care Funding

Mar. 24, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Critical funding to help local hospitals and health care facilities address staffing shortages is now going to work, thanks to legislation supported in January by state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) and his House and Senate colleagues through a unanimous vote by the General Assembly.

Capital Area Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Prohibit Use of ESG as a Credit Score, Diamond Says

Mar. 24, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – American financial giants are using social justice scores to determine eligibility to important monetary tools with the purpose of compelling certain behavior by businesses or be crushed by competitors. Reps. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon), Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) and Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Cumberland) have introduced legislation to prohibit this abhorrent practice.

Stambaugh Champions Legislation to Eliminate ESG Scores

Mar. 24, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – The biggest financial firms in the nation are using subjective social justice measures to determine what businesses can get money, according to Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Cumberland). And, unless steps are taken to stop this practice, consumers will likely be impacted as well, he said.

Cox Won’t Seek Another Term in State House

Mar. 23, 2022 /

SINKING SPRING – After serving the residents of the 129th Legislative District since he first took office in 2007, state Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) today announced he will not seek another term in the state Legislature when his current two-year term expires on Nov. 30.

Helm Announces Final Term in House

Mar. 21, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) announced today she will retire as she concludes her 16th year in the House of Representatives in late 2022.

Causer Proposal Offers Financial Lifeline to Struggling EMS Agencies

Mar. 21, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – With emergency medical services (EMS) agencies across Pennsylvania, and especially those in rural communities, struggling to keep their doors open, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) has introduced legislation that would boost Medicaid reimbursement rates for the life-saving services they provide.

Committee to Gather Information on Cyber Charter Schools

Mar. 21, 2022 /

WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a public hearing to hear from officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to receive a comprehensive overview of the cyber charter school application and renewal process and the Charter School Appeal Board (CAB).

Pickett’s Bill Gives Local Governments Greater Control Over Waterway Improvements

Mar. 18, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Seeking to give local governments in Pennsylvania greater control over stream improvement projects to preserve infrastructure and prevent flooding, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) is sponsoring legislation that would expand a program statewide that allows for emergency permits to address waterway hazards.

Lewis Announces Final Term in House

Mar. 16, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Andrew Lewis today announced the 2021-22 Legislative Session will be his last representing the 105th District in the House of Representatives.

PennDOT Needs to Listen to I-80 Tolling Objections

Mar. 16, 2022 /

Having Interstate 80 in our area is one of our greatest assets. This critical interstate attracts business and industry, not to mention thousands of travelers visiting our wonderful communities. Our proximity to I-80 is listed on traveler brochures, college admissions materials and economic development proposals. I-80 is our lifeline.

Gaydos Introduces Legislation Allowing Direct Shipment of Spirits

Mar. 15, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) has introduced legislation that would allow a manufacturer who has a direct spirits shipper license to send spirits to a resident who is 21 years of age or older for the resident’s personal use and not for resale.