Apr. 10, 2024 /
![Keefer: Now is the Time for Zero-Based Budgeting in PA]()
HARRISBURG – With a governor who has seen the positive use of zero-based budgeting, now is the perfect time to implement the budgeting practice in Harrisburg, said Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg).
Apr. 10, 2024 /
![Schmitt Bill to Hold Shepherds of Taxpayer Dollars Accountable]()
HARRISBURG – Senior citizens across the Commonwealth rely on their local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for various services, yet 13% of the state’s 52 AAAs are not meeting state requirements. To ensure the public knows the status of their local AAA, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) will soon introduce a bill to require the Department of Aging to display a non-compliant AAA list and corrective action plans on its website.
Apr. 10, 2024 /
![Mako Introduces Legislation to Bring Accountability to Department of Corrections]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced he is introducing legislation to bring accountability to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) as part of a “Back to Basics” government reform package.
Apr. 10, 2024 /
![House GOP Policy Committee Hosts First in Series of Hearings on Job-Creating Tax Reform]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia), and other lawmakers will host the first hearing in a series titled “Job-Creating Tax Reform” to discuss ways to foster economic growth through business-related tax reform.
Apr. 09, 2024 /
![White, Policy Committee Host Hearing Combatting Biden’s Blockade of Liquified Natural Gas Exports]()
HARRISBURG — In response to the Biden Administration’s blockade of liquified natural gas (LNG), Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing and press conference to discuss the growing demand for LNG and the negative implications of halting new exportation.
Apr. 09, 2024 /
![Washington County Delegation Calls on Shapiro to Help Save the Washington Health System]()
HARRISBURG – Many members of the Washington County legislative delegation led by Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today called on Gov. Josh Shapiro to take a stand and work with the Pennsylvania attorney general to finalize the merger of Washington Health System (WHS) and UPMC.
Apr. 08, 2024 /
![Kerwin’s Gold Star Family Memorial Bill Passes PA House, Cutler Announces]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) announced Wednesday legislation introduced by Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) to permit the Department of General Services to construct a memorial monument on state Capitol grounds recognizing Gold Star Families has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Apr. 08, 2024 /
![Legislators Call for Governor to Get to Work to Protect Access to Local Health Care]()
WHAT: Several members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly will call on Gov. Josh Shapiro to work to ensure local health care access for residents of Washington and Greene counties.
Apr. 08, 2024 /
![Back to Basics: House Republican Appropriations Committee Offers Reform Bills Following Budget Hearings]()
WHAT: Republican House Appropriations Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will host a press conference to unveil “Back to Basics” government reform bills. This legislative package is based on observations and feedback from agencies during the 2024 budget hearings. Other confirmed speakers include state Reps. Dawn Keefer (R-York), Ann Flood (R-Northampton), and Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks).
Apr. 08, 2024 /
![Seeking Justice: Warner Bill Takes Aim at Child Torture]()
HARRISBURG – Citing an increase in cases involving the torture of a child, including one in Fayette County earlier this year, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) has introduced legislation establishing the offense of child torture in the Commonwealth.
Apr. 05, 2024 /
![Brown, Struzzi, Smith Pen Letter to PIAA to Level the Playing Field in High School Sports Broadcasting]()
HARRISBURG – Following years of inaction by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to fix a broken broadcasting policy, Reps. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence), Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) have sent a formal letter to PIAA demanding change.
Apr. 05, 2024 /
![House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Biden’s Blockade of LNG Exports]()
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Fueling Pennsylvanian’s Future: Liquid Natural Gas” to discuss the negative impacts of the arbitrary pause on LNG exports and why the world is a better place with Pennsylvania energy. A press conference on this topic will take place immediately following the hearing.
Apr. 04, 2024 /
![Major, Policy Committee Host Third in Series of Hearings on Affordable and Reliable Energy for Pennsylvania Consumers]()
FORD CITY — On Thursday, Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the third in a series of hearings to discuss reliable and affordable energy for the people of Pennsylvania.
Apr. 04, 2024 /
![Cutler: New Poll Shows Why Voter ID Constitutional Amendment is Worthwhile Pursuit]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said Thursday that a new poll released from Franklin & Marshall College showing 73% of Pennsylvanians support a requirement that voters show photo identification every time they vote underscores the importance of the discharge resolution petition started by House Republicans last week to get a voter ID constitutional amendment out of committee and before the House for a vote.
Apr. 02, 2024 /
![Gregory, Policy Committee Host Second in Series of Hearings on Affordable and Reliable Energy for Pennsylvania Consumers]()
BLAIR COUNTY—Today, Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the second hearing in a series to discuss ways to ensure both low-cost and reliable energy for consumers.
Apr. 02, 2024 /
![Zimmerman Introduces Student, Teacher Support Act]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster) today introduced legislation known as the Student and Teacher Support Act to allow public school entities to employ, or approve as a volunteer, a certified school chaplain.
Apr. 02, 2024 /
![Scheuren Proposes Homeowner Protection and Squatter Eviction Act]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) today proposed legislation, named the Homeowner Protection and Squatter Eviction Act, which would strengthen property owners’ rights and homeowner protections against squatters. Squatting is the unlawful practice of occupying or possessing a residence or other real property without the lawful owner’s consent.
Apr. 02, 2024 /
![House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Consumer-Focused Energy Policy]()
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair), and other lawmakers will host the second hearing in a series titled “Balancing Your Budget and Thermostat: Consumer-Focused Energy Policy” to discuss ways to protect consumers by controlling the costs of energy here in Pennsylvania.
Mar. 28, 2024 /
![House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Consumer-Focused Energy Policy]()
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland), and other lawmakers will host the third hearing in a series titled “Balancing Your Budget and Thermostat: Consumer-Focused Energy Policy” to discuss ways to protect consumers by controlling the costs of energy in Pennsylvania.
Mar. 28, 2024 /
![House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Consumer-Focused Energy Policy]()
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair), and other lawmakers will host the second hearing in a series titled “Balancing Your Budget and Thermostat: Consumer-Focused Energy Policy” to discuss ways to protect consumers by controlling the costs of energy here in Pennsylvania.