May. 14, 2020 /
![House Sends Comprehensive Response Bill to Gov. Wolf’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – As Pennsylvanians continue to flatten the COVID-19 “curve” and more counties are moving from “red” to “yellow,” the House sent a comprehensive response bill to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk and the Republican caucus strongly urges the governor to sign the bill immediately.
May. 14, 2020 /
![Polinchock’s Bill to Allow Safe Real Estate Transactions Headed to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG — Legislation to authorize the resumption of safe real estate transactions is on its way to the governor’s desk, said Rep. Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks), who authored the measure.
May. 14, 2020 /
![Mizgorski’s Legislation to Reopen Barber Shops and Hair Salons in PA Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation authored by Rep. Lori Mizgorski (R-Allegheny) that would issue a waiver to the governor’s COVID-19 Business Closure to allow barber shops and hair salons the option to open their doors and provide services.
May. 14, 2020 /
![Mihalek’s Amended Bill to Reopen Car Sales, Hair Salons and More Will Head to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives returned to session and passed Rep. Natalie Mihalek’s (R-Allegheny/Washington) amended legislation which would allow several industries in Pennsylvania to reopen and continue operations during the governor’s business closure order.
May. 14, 2020 /
![House Republicans Vote for Small Businesses]()
HARRISBURG – After waiting weeks for an arbitrary business waiver process, thousands of frustrated business owners are now just a signature away from having the choice to safely resume their family-sustaining careers.
May. 14, 2020 /
![Struzzi, House Honor Indiana Native, Jimmy Stewart]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the House of Representatives has passed House Resolutions 687 and 688 in honor of Indiana, PA, native, Jimmy Stewart. House Resolution 687 would designate May 20, 2020, as Jimmy Stewart Day, and House Resolution 688 would honor May 20, 2020, as the 25th Anniversary of the Jimmy Stewart Museum.
May. 14, 2020 /
![White, Solomon Legislation to Speed Property Tax and Rent Rebates to Seniors Heads to Governor's Desk]()
HARRISBURG—Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Reps. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia) to speed up property tax and rent rebates to qualified recipients has been passed by the Senate and is going to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature.
May. 14, 2020 /
![PA National Guard Working to Protect Veterans from COVID-19]()
HARRISBURG ? Chairman Stephen Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee (VAEP), held an informational meeting this week to update the committee on the role and readiness status of Pennsylvania’s National Guard in the statewide effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
May. 14, 2020 / Press Release
![Rigby, Sankey Ask for ‘The Rest of the Story’]()
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Tommy Sankey (R-Hastings) and Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) both remember legendary radio broadcaster Paul Harvey very well.
May. 14, 2020 /
![Mentzer, Greiner Introduce Legislation to Create Employer COVID-19 Testing Pilot Program]()
HARRISBURG - Reps. Steve Mentzer (R-Lancaster) and Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) have introduced House Bill 2524, which would establish a pilot program that would allow employers to test their employees for COVID-19 antibodies when they return to work.
May. 13, 2020 /
![Diamond: Lebanon County Moving to “Yellow.” Here are the Guidelines.]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) is in support of the decision of Lebanon County officials to move the county into the “yellow phase” of Gov. Tom Wolf’s reopening plan. Diamond is in agreement that the residents and public officials of Lebanon County have successfully worked together as a community to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19 in the area, and that the county meets the requirements to enter the yellow phase. The Lebanon County District Attorney’s Office has stated that it will not prosecute businesses that reopen Friday, May 15.
May. 13, 2020 /
![Schuylkill County Delegation Issues Statement On Remaining ‘Red’]()
TAMAQUA, Schuylkill County – In response to the Schuylkill County Commissioner’s decision to withdraw their support from a letter sent to Gov. Tom Wolf on Saturday, May 9, concerning the county moving from the “red phase” to the “yellow phase,” Sen. Dave Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Reps. Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill/Berks/Carbon) and Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) released the following statement:
May. 13, 2020 /
![Ortitay to Introduce Two Bills to Direct CARES Funding to Fire and EMS Companies, Frontline Workers]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced that he plans to soon introduce two bills to direct federal CARES Act money to fire and EMS companies in order to recoup costs associated with COVID-19 and to frontline workers to create an incentive pay program.
May. 13, 2020 /
![Brooks to Introduce Legislation to Reopen Indoor Sports and Recreational Activities]()
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the restrictions of recent weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to exercise, Rep. Brooks (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced today that he will be introducing legislation that will allow Pennsylvanians to engage in their favorite indoor sports and recreation activities beginning on Monday, June 1.
May. 13, 2020 /
![Fritz, Peifer, County Officials, Community Leaders Implore the Safe Reopening of Wayne County]()
WAYNE COUNTY- Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Wayne/Susquehanna) and Mike Peifer (R-Wayne/Pike), along with Wayne County elected officials and community leaders, joined together in making a compelling plea to Gov. Tom Wolf requesting due consideration to safely lift the stay-at-home order in the county.
May. 13, 2020 /
![House Republicans Fighting to Keep D.C. Interests Out of PA Elections]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement in response to two lawsuits filed recently regarding Pennsylvanian’s primary election:
May. 12, 2020 /
![Military Veteran Lawmakers Fight Back Against Governor Labeling Them Cowards]()
HARRISBURG - Several state lawmakers who are military veterans are demanding Gov. Tom Wolf apologize for offensive statements he made today, directed at those critical of his executive order closing Pennsylvania businesses.
May. 12, 2020 /
![Elected Officials Urge Wolf to Move Carbon County into Yellow Phase of Reopening Plan]()
HARRISBURG – Disappointed and concerned that Gov. Tom Wolf has extended Carbon County’s stay-at-home order until June 4, area elected officials today sent a letter urging the administration to move the county from the red phase to the yellow phase of its reopening plan for Pennsylvania, allowing local businesses to reopen under federal safety guidelines.
May. 12, 2020 /
![Stephens to Introduce Legislation to Test All Long-Term Care Residents, Workers for COVID-19]()
HARISBURG—Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) will introduce legislation requiring the Pennsylvania Department of Health to ensure all employees and residents in Pennsylvania’s long-term care facilities are tested for COVID-19.
May. 12, 2020 /
![To Safeguard Over 123,000 At-Risk Seniors, Speaker Turzai and Reps. Readshaw, Kortz Introduce the Bipartisan ‘Senior Protection Act’]()
HARRISBURG – Responding to published reports and finally released data regarding COVID-19 deaths occurring among Pennsylvanians living in the state’s nursing home facilities, personal care homes and assisted living residences, Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and Reps. Harry Readshaw (D-Allegheny) and Bill Kortz (D-Allegheny) introduced legislation (House Bill 2510) today to help these facilities keep loved ones safe.