House Takes Stand Against Elder Abuse, Passes Klunk Bill

Jun. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The House today took a strong stance against the abuse of elderly residents when it unanimously approved Rep. Kate Klunk’s (R-Hanover) House Bill 400. The legislation seeks to end the public shaming of care-dependent Pennsylvanians on the internet, specifically on social media.

Warner: Governor’s Actions the Height of Hypocrisy

Jun. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s intention to ignore the concurrent resolution adopted by the General Assembly to end the COVID-19 disaster declaration:

Staats Votes to End Statewide Disaster Emergency

Jun. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) voted with the bipartisan majority in the House last evening on a resolution to end Gov. Tom Wolf’s statewide emergency declaration, which would enable Pennsylvania businesses and residents to go back to work.

Moul Votes to End Governor’s Statewide Emergency

Jun. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) voted last evening on a House resolution to end Gov. Tom Wolf’s statewide emergency declaration, freeing Pennsylvania businesses and residents to safely go back to work.

House Passes Causer-Dunbar Bill to Boost Rural Broadband Access

Jun. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Working to bring much-needed broadband internet service to the state’s most rural communities, the House has approved legislation authored by Reps. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) that would create a grant program to boost investment in the service.

Governor Ignores Need to Get PA Back to Work, End Business Shutdown Order

Jun. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Stressing that Gov. Tom Wolf’s extended lockdown of Pennsylvania is hurting families and doing irreparable harm to employers, the House and Senate this week voted to approve a measure that would end the statewide shutdown, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union), Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union), and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming).

Warner Comments on Retirement of Speaker Turzai

Jun. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) issued the following statement after Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) announced his intentions to retire from the state House next week.

Owlett Issues Statement on Speaker Turzai Retirement

Jun. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) issued the following statement in response to Speaker of the House Mike Turzai’s (R-Allegheny) announcement that he will retire next week.

Causer Comments on Retirement of Speaker Turzai

Jun. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean/Cameron/Potter) issued the following statement in response to Speaker of the House Mike Turzai’s (R-Allegheny) announcement that he will retire from the state House next week.

Topper Wishes House Speaker Well in Retirement

Jun. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Earlier today, Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) announced his retirement from public service. In response, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) issued the following statement:

Ecker Statement on Retirement of Speaker Turzai

Jun. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) earlier today announced his retirement from public service. In response, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) issued the following statement:

O’Neal Reflects on Turzai’s Service

Jun. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today issued the following statement in response to Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) retiring from office: