Feb. 21, 2024 /
![Stender Bill Would Give Fire Department Donation Option]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) announced today he has introduced legislation that would give individuals the option to donate to their local fire departments when renewing their driver’s licenses or vehicle registration.
Feb. 20, 2024 /
![Budget Hearing Wrap with PA Department of Revenue]()
For the second consecutive year under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, spending is poised to outpace revenue, leading House Republicans to question the fiscal stability of his proposal. Additionally, Republicans recited conversations with their constituents concerning the untimely processing of applications for Property Tax and Rent Rebates last year which resulted in an unnecessary delay of much needed relief for seniors.
Feb. 20, 2024 /
![Budget Hearing Wrap with Dept. of Community and Economic Development]()
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger, along with Executive Deputy Secretary Mike Hanna Jr., testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused their questions on many of the bloated and potentially wasteful spending proposals within DCED. This includes spending millions on new programs while cutting others with a track record of success at the same time
Feb. 16, 2024 /
![Watro Sponsoring Legislation Requiring Cursive Handwriting to Be Taught in Pennsylvania Schools]()
HARRISBURG – Seeking to ensure that all Pennsylvania school students learn how to write and read cursive, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) is the prime sponsor of legislation that would require cursive handwriting to be taught in the classroom.
Feb. 16, 2024 /
![Scialabba Introduces Bills Seeking Transparency in Higher Education, Prohibiting Mandatory DEI/CRT Training]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) introduced two bills that would affect institutions of higher education. House Bill 2040 requires greater transparency on how tax dollars are used abroad. House Bill 2041 prohibits the institution from requiring the completion of Critical Race Theory (CRT) or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training or coursework.
Feb. 14, 2024 /
![A State Lost in Addiction: Pennsylvania’s Path to Recovery]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “A State Lost in Addiction: Pennsylvania’s Path to Recovery” to address the drug crisis that is devastating families and communities all across Pennsylvania.
Feb. 14, 2024 /
![Removing Obstacles to Opportunity to Save the Cokeburg Dam]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Removing Obstacles to Opportunity to Save the Cokeburg Dam” to draw awareness to unnecessary permitting delays that are preventing the restoration of a popular recreational landmark.
Feb. 13, 2024 /
![Press Briefing on House Republican Appropriations Budget Hearing Agenda]()
WHAT: Republican House Appropriations Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will host a press briefing on the House Republican response to the governor’s budget proposal and agenda heading into budget hearings. NOTE UPDATED DATE AND TIME.
Feb. 12, 2024 /
![It’s Time to Open Opportunities on Main Street, Emrick Says]()
House Republicans launch initiative for entrepreneurs and small business
Feb. 12, 2024 /
![House Republicans Focus on Getting Government Out of the Way of Business Creation During Entrepreneurship Week, Cutler Says]()
HARRISBURG – In recognition of National Entrepreneurship Week, House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus will be focusing its efforts on getting government out of the way of business creation with a newly unveiled Main Street Entrepreneurship Initiative legislative package.
Feb. 12, 2024 /
![YES Waterpower Project Has Too Detrimental of a Local Impact, Cutler Says]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) Monday issued the following statement on the YES Waterpower Project at Cuffs Run:
Feb. 09, 2024 /
![Adams Officially Resigns]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Adams (R-Pike/Wayne) today submitted a letter to the Hon. Joanna McClinton, speaker of the PA House of Representatives, officially resigning from his position representing the 139th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Feb. 09, 2024 /
![Press Briefing on House Republican Appropriations Budget Hearing Agenda]()
WHAT: Republican House Appropriations Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will host a press briefing on the House Republican response to the governor’s budget proposal and agenda heading into budget hearings.
Feb. 08, 2024 /
![House Republicans Establish Opportunity Task Force to Guide Al Legislative Policy]()
AI Task Force to educate and extend networking opportunities on cybersecurity and privacy issues
Feb. 08, 2024 /
![Kail, Policy Committee Explore Artificial Intelligence with Hearing Featuring ChatGPT as a Testifier]()
HARRISBURG – As the Artificial Intelligence (AI) phenomenon sweeps the nation, the Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee hosted a critically important hearing on AI, its role in our everyday lives and how to ensure its responsible use and advancement.
Feb. 07, 2024 /
![Hogan, Tomlinson, and Farry Unveil Legislation to Expand DNA Samples in PA Criminal Justice System]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Joe Hogan (Bucks) and KC Tomlinson (Bucks) and Sen. Frank Farry (Bucks) today hosted a press conference on bicameral legislation that will expand the collection of DNA samples in Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system.
Feb. 07, 2024 /
![Mustello Responds to Governor’s State Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $48.34 billion budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Feb. 07, 2024 /
![Scheuren Criticizes Depletion of Emergency Funds to Grow Government in Governor’s Proposed Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) criticized Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal to spend $3.7 billion more over last year, with no projected revenue to pay for it now, next year or the years following.
Feb. 07, 2024 /
![Rigby on Shapiro 2024-25 Budget Proposal: ‘What About Next Year?]()
HARRISBURG – After listening on Tuesday to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year, state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) immediately turned his thoughts to the following year’s budget cycle. He explained why in the following statement on the heels of Shapiro’s address before members of the General Assembly:
Feb. 07, 2024 /
![Heffley Expresses Concern for Shapiro’s Budget Proposal and the Taxpayers]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) attended a joint session of the General Assembly Tuesday during which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his state budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Heffley issued the following statement in response to the governor’s $48 billion spending plan, which equals 8% percent more than the current year’s spending: