House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Consumer-Focused Energy Policy

Mar. 28, 2024 /

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.

Rapp Amendment Ensures 65th District Health Systems Exempt from Non-Compete Clause Ban

Mar. 27, 2024 /

WARREN — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced the committee approved a bill that would ban non-compete agreements in health care employment contracts. House Bill 1633 now includes an amendment that excludes employers under certain conditions in sixth-, seventh- and eighth-class counties, which includes Warren, Crawford and Forest counties. House Bill 1633 now heads to the full House for consideration.

A Threat to Every Pennsylvanian’s Constitutional Rights

Mar. 27, 2024 /

On March 23, Vice President Kamala Harris announced the formation of The White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. They claim the office will identify a number of new executive actions and assist in coordinated efforts with local and state officials to identify and prevent individuals who could be considered a risk to themselves or others from possessing firearms.

House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Consumer-Focused Energy Policy

Mar. 27, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne), and other lawmakers will host a hearing 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.

Kaufer’s Bill Seeks to Lower Energy Costs

Mar. 26, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State. Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) is joining seven other state House Republicans to introduce a package of bills that will address energy affordability across the Commonwealth.

Republican Bill Package Addresses Energy Affordability

Mar. 26, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – A group of state House Republicans is introducing a package of bills that will address energy affordability across the Commonwealth. These bills seek to combat Gov. Josh Shapiro’s assault on Pennsylvanians’ wallets when it comes to paying for their energy.

Lawmakers Offer Update on Proposed Frontier Commonwealth Settlement

Mar. 26, 2024 /

HARRISURG – A proposed settlement to address myriad service issues with Frontier Commonwealth has been recommended to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) for approval by the two administrative law judges on the case, according to a half dozen lawmakers who have been advocating for affected consumers.

Bad Data Hampers PA Well Plugging Efforts, Causer Says

Mar. 26, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), Republican chairman of the House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee, is calling on the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to engage in an honest conversation about orphaned and abandoned wells in the Commonwealth.

Bolstering Workforce Development Through Education Savings Incentives

Mar. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Paul Friel’s (D-Chester) legislation to expand the 529 TAP Tax Credit, House Bill 1745, passed unanimously in the House of Representatives. The bill expands the tax credit to encourage workforce development and ease the financial burden of higher education for Pennsylvania families.