Struzzi, Disappointed by Board Decision on RGGI, Vows to Keep Fighting for Local Jobs and Communities

Jul. 13, 2021 /

HARRISBURG - The Environmental Quality Board (EQB), which is tasked with adopting all Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulations, today advanced Gov. Tom Wolf’s effort to enroll Pennsylvania in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative RGGI). The overwhelming vote by the 20-member independent board now sends the measure before the Independent Regulatory Review Commission, which will meet Sept. 1 and vote on final approval.

Major to Host Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Economy

Jul. 13, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana) will host the House Majority Policy Committee for a hearing on how to grow Pennsylvania’s economy in the southwestern portion of the Commonwealth.

House Republicans Announce Fair, Transparent Congressional Reapportionment Process

Jul. 12, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – As policymakers prepare to undertake redrawing U.S. Congressional districts, Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), State Government Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) and Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) announced a series of hearings will be held, and a website has been launched, to garner public feedback.

Boback Bill Amending Flood Plain Management Act Becomes Law

Jul. 12, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) announces the enactment of Act 70 of 2021, that includes her House Bill 1598, which amends the Flood Plain Management Act by placing the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) as the lead agency for the program.

Ryan’s Dynamic Scoring Bill Becomes Law

Jul. 09, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) that would help the General Assembly to better track and anticipate state spending became law today without the governor’s signature.

Rothman Highlights Philadelphia for 250th Celebration Site

Jul. 09, 2021 /

PHILADELPHIA – Greater Philadelphia is well positioned to host the 250th celebration of the Navy and Marine Corps’ founding in 2025, Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) said today at an event highlighting the region’s historical significance in the branches’ founding.

Causer Initiative to Honor Two Area Veterans Now Law

Jul. 07, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Two soldiers with ties to the 67th Legislative District will be remembered with bridges designated in their honor under legislation sponsored by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint), which was recently signed into law.

ERE Chairman Metcalfe Challenges DEP Secretary to Fully Engage with Public Regarding Unlawful, Unconstitutional RGGI Scheme

Jul. 06, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) sent the following letter to PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell urging the postponement of the upcoming July 13 Environmental Quality Board (EQB) voting meeting to further advance the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

Nelson Bill to Protect Addiction Patients Signed into Law

Jul. 05, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) to improve notification standards when someone in drug or alcohol treatment leaves against medical advice was signed by Gov. Tom Wolf this week. It is now Act 41 of 2021. The new law is being referred to as Heather’s Law.

Gleim Agritourism Bill Signed into Law as Act 27 0f 2021

Jul. 01, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim’s (R- Cumberland) legislation, House Bill 101, providing farmers limited civil liability protections while opening their farms to the public for a fee, was signed into law as Act 27 of 2021.