Jul. 23, 2024 /
![Topper Comments on PASSHE Chancellor Greenstein’s Resignation]()
HARRISBURG – The Republican chairman of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), issued the following statement on the resignation of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Dan Greenstein:
Jul. 23, 2024 /
![Pickett Supports New Law Protecting Property Owners Against Squatters]()
HARRISBURG – A new state law that makes it easier for residents to remove squatters from their properties was supported by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) when it passed unanimously in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives earlier this month.
Jul. 22, 2024 /
![Maloney Lauds Republican Leader Cutler’s Proposal for Attempted Assassination Investigation, Volunteers to Serve on Panel]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) today said he fully supports House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), who on Friday introduced House Resolution 501, which if passed would create a House Select Committee to investigate the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump that took place in Pennsylvania on July 13.
Jul. 22, 2024 /
![Flick Applauds Latest Carbon Capture Framework Law]()
HARRISBURG – State. Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) commends the recent signing of Senate Bill 831, now Act 87 of 2024, by Gov. Josh Shapiro, which establishes a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for carbon dioxide capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania.
Jul. 22, 2024 /
![Gaydos Initiative to Ensure More Transparency in Prescription Drugs Pricing, Now Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) applauded the signing of Act 77 of 2024, a new law that aims to address critical issues in the pharmaceutical industry and protect independent pharmacies and their customers. Gaydos was a leader in advancing the bipartisan legislation, along with Rep. Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny).
Jul. 22, 2024 /
![House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing in Venango County on Brine Spreading]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Brine Spreading” to examine the practical uses of brine.
Jul. 22, 2024 /
![Schlegel Bill Would Expand Options for County Pension Plans]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon) is sponsoring legislation that would provide Pennsylvania’s county governments the option to offer their employees the same types of pension plans as those available to state and municipal employees. Currently, counties are permitted to offer their employees only a defined benefit pension plan. House Bill 2507 would provide counties with the option to offer a defined contribution plan instead.
Jul. 19, 2024 /
![Resolution Introduced to Form Select Committee to Probe Trump Assassination Attempt, Cutler Says]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said Friday he has introduced House Resolution 501, a resolution to form a House Select Committee to probe the actions and response of state and local law enforcement relative to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, which took place in Butler on July 13, 2024.
Jul. 18, 2024 /
![Mako Bill to Help End Shortage of Barber Instructors Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – This week, the governor signed into law legislation sponsored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to address the lack of barber-teachers in Pennsylvania.
Jul. 18, 2024 /
![Marcell Applauds the Signing of Legislation to Improve Communication Between Department of Health and Nursing Homes]()
HARRISBURG – A bipartisan effort led by state Reps. Melissa Shusterman (D-Chester) and Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) has resulted in Gov. Josh Shapiro signing House Bill 1853 into law today.
Jul. 18, 2024 /
![Grove to Host Roundtable on Fire and EMS Issues in York County]()
WHAT: State Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) will host a roundtable to discuss fire and EMS issues in York County and the Commonwealth.
Jul. 17, 2024 /
![Marcell, Friel Applaud PA 529 Tax Credit Bill Being Incorporated into Recently Passed Tax Code, Offering Significant Benefits to Families and Employers]()
HARRISBURG – The 529 tax credit, originally House Bill 1745 and co-prime sponsored by state Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Paul Friel (D-Chester), has been successfully incorporated into the recently signed Tax Code by Gov. Josh Shapiro. This new tax credit incentivizes employers to contribute to their employees' PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts, providing substantial benefits to families across Pennsylvania and supporting workforce development.
Jul. 16, 2024 /
![Grimm Krupa: 51st District Will Keep Fighting Carbon Capture, Other Environmental Injustices]()
MCCLELLANDTOWN – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) issued the following statement after House passage of Senate Bill 831, which would establish a carbon capture industry in Pennsylvania.
Jul. 16, 2024 /
![House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing in Greene County on Positive Impacts of Coal]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Positive Impacts of Coal” to discuss the economic benefits of the most abundant fossil fuel on the planet.
Jul. 15, 2024 /
![Representative Kail Condemns July 13th Attack on Democracy]()
BEAVER – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) issued the following statement in response to the assassination attempt that occurred at the Trump rally in Butler on July 13:
Jul. 14, 2024 /
![Mustello Offers Condolences to Family of Butler County Resident Killed at Rally]()
BUTLER – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) issued the following statement after the heinous act of violence and hate that killed a Butler County resident and injured others, including former President Donald Trump during a rally yesterday.
Jul. 12, 2024 /
![Rapp Announces Budget Deal Past Deadline]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) issued this statement following the House passage of a General Appropriations bill for the 2024-25 fiscal year:
Jul. 12, 2024 /
![Lawrence, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Big Elk Creek State Park]()
WEST GROVE–Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester) and the Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee, led by Vice Chairman Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), held a hearing on Tuesday regarding potential development of Big Elk Creek State Park by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR.) More than 160 members of the community attended the hearing at the new Avon Grove High School in Jennersville.
Jul. 12, 2024 /
![Leadbeter: Democrats Support Wasteful Spending and Tax Increases in Multi-Billion Dollar Spending Spree]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) issued the following statement on the $47.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2024-25:
Jul. 12, 2024 /
![Cook Issues Statement on Passage of 2024-25 State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) issued the following statement regarding enactment of a $47.6 billion budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year: