Kail Supports Bill Tailoring to Each Student’s Needs

Aug. 19, 2021 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – As the calls to reform a broken education system grow, Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) announced he is co-sponsoring a bill that would ensure parents are equipped with academic choices and would grant them access to state funding.

Kail Supports Bill Tailoring to Each Student’s Needs

Aug. 19, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – As the calls to reform a broken education system grow, Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) announced he is co-sponsoring a bill that would ensure parents are equipped with academic choices and would grant them access to state funding.

Families Deserve Educational Choice, Lewis Says

Aug. 18, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s parents should have decision-making power in the educational opportunities for their children, including access to the state funding that currently goes directly to public schools, Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) said today at a press conference highlighting House Bill 1.

Hamm, Wheeland Co-Host Policy Committee to Discuss Economic Growth

Aug. 18, 2021 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – Working toward the goal of economic recovery and growth for Pennsylvania, Reps. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Union) and Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) co-hosted a panel of educational, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and business leaders before the House Majority Policy Committee in Lycoming County on Tuesday to address the issues facing Pennsylvania businesses today.

Bonner, House State Government Committee to Start Regional Redistricting Hearings

Aug. 17, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) will host Rep. Seth Grove, majority chairman of the House State Government Committee, and other members of the committee for the first hearing on congressional redistricting the Commonwealth. Testimony will be taken from local officials and residents before a new district map is proposed in the upcoming months.

Public Hearing on Pension System Trends to be Held Wednesday and Thursday

Aug. 17, 2021 /

WHAT: The House State Government Committee will hold two hearings on public pension system trends and policy considerations this week. Led by the Subcommittee on Public Pensions, Benefits, and Risk Management, the hearings will be held on Wednesday and Thursday at the state Capitol. The hearings are intended to inform legislators and the public of what is happening in Pennsylvania’s public pension systems, analyze the best practices used in the nation, and discuss options for improving the overall performance of Pennsylvania’s systems. The Subcommittee is led by Rep. Brett R. Miller (R-Lancaster).

Policy Committee to Discuss Growing PA’s Economy in Williamsport

Aug. 13, 2021 /

WHAT: At the invitation of Reps. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) and Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Union), the House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), is hosting a hearing to continue the discussion of how best to grow Pennsylvania’s economy.

Nelson Introduces Plan for Pennsylvania College Voucher Program

Aug. 13, 2021 / Press Release

HARRISBURG –Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) will soon introduce legislation to create the Pennsylvania College Voucher Program, which would provide grants directly to students interested in technical schools, community colleges, schools within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) system, private colleges and major universities.

Quinn Bill Revamping Private Driver Ed Gets Hearing

Aug. 10, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware) that would revamp driver education conducted outside of public schools was the subject of a House Transportation Committee hearing today. House Bill 1244 would repeal the 69-year-old Private Driver Education or Training School Act from 1952 and task PennDOT with developing a new curriculum and to license private driver educational schools under the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.

Bonner to Host Redistricting Hearing in Northwest Pennsylvania

Aug. 10, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) will host the first regional hearing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on Congressional Redistricting on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 9 a.m., at Ketler Auditorium in the Pew Fine Arts Center at Grove City College, and encourages the public to take part in the public process or observe the proceedings.

Hearing to Examine Higher Education Funding, Subcommittee Chairs Announce

Aug. 05, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Rep. Jesse Topper (R- Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) today announced the scheduling of a joint hearing by the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Education, chaired by Mihalek, and the House Education Committee Subcommittee on Higher Education, chaired by Topper, to review higher education funding in Pennsylvania.