Landmark Data Privacy Bill Passes House, Says Scialabba

Mar. 19, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) announced that a bill she authored with Rep. Ed Neilson, giving Pennsylvanians the ability to control how their personal data is used and sold passed the House on Monday.

Struzzi Weighs in on Shapiro Energy Policy Proposal

Mar. 15, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), longtime supporter of Pennsylvania’s energy independence and advocate for energy-related jobs statewide, issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposal for “a new era of energy leadership in the Commonwealth.”

Mihalek, Colleagues to Present Food Safety Bills

Mar. 14, 2024 /

Reps. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and other House members will host a news conference to discuss legislation that addresses dangerous chemicals used in a variety of different foods.

Struzzi Weighs in on Shapiro Energy Policy Proposal

Mar. 14, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), longtime supporter of Pennsylvania’s energy independence and advocate for energy-related jobs statewide, issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposal for “a new era of energy leadership in the Commonwealth.”

O’Neal, Kail Stand Against Governor’s Energy Tax

Mar. 13, 2024 /

HARRISBURG — In response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed energy plan, released today, March 13, in Scranton, Reps. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) issued the following statement:

Heffley Announces Legislation on Building, Inspector Codes

Mar. 13, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announces legislation that would reassess and update the state’s building codes and regulations, in an effort to combat the housing shortage and improve attainability in the Commonwealth.

Major to Introduce Legislation to Address Tiny Homes

Mar. 13, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) today announced she will soon be introducing legislation to make it easier for local governments to include tiny houses in their communities as part of a package of legislation aimed at addressing affordable housing in the Commonwealth.

Hogan, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Fraud Protection

Mar. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG–As bad actors continue to manipulate innocent people with unscrupulous scams, Rep. Joe Hogan (Bucks) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to discuss this increasingly common corruption and ways to protect people.

Budget Hearing Wrap with Governor’s Office of the Budget

Mar. 07, 2024 /

House Republicans also focused their questions on Pennsylvania’s structural deficit and spending down the Commonwealth’s General Fund Surplus and Rainy Day Fund to pay for future budgets. There is $2.5 billion in new or expanded spending on government programs, which will increase our budget in future years. Chairman Grove ended his questions with Sec. Monson by saying, “If I were planning to do a get out of business sale, this is the kind of budget I would do. I would empty my reserves, sell my assets, and get out of town.”

Budget Hearing Wrap with PA Department of Human Services

Mar. 06, 2024 /

House Republicans focused their questions on the DHS's core functions and their inability to address basic access to care. Questions were asked about the failing children and youth system, lack of access to maternity care, and overall hospital sustainability across the entire Commonwealth. Additionally, Republicans probed the Secretary about new initiatives and continued growth in spending.

Budget Wrap with PA Department of Education

Mar. 05, 2024 /

House Republicans focused their questions on the Governor’s Basic Education Funding proposal, which is based off the Basic Education Funding Commission’s (BEFC) Democrat Majority report, as well as the Governor’s “Blueprint for Higher Education.” Additionally, Republican’s asked about school choice options for parents, career and technical education, and various other programs within the PDE. House Republicans again found agency leaders unable to answer the most basic questions regarding the most significant pieces of the Governor’s 2024-25 budget proposal.

Budget Hearing Wrap with PA State Police

Mar. 04, 2024 /

House Republicans focused their questions on the financial needs of PSP and ensuring those needs are met through the Governor’s budget proposal. Republicans asked about background checks for gun purchases, trooper recruitment, legalization of marijuana, the statewide emergency services radio, the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT), and crime labs.