Nov. 14, 2023 /
![Retiree COLA Legislation Irresponsible, Roae Says]()
HARRISBURG — In response to the House today passing legislation providing a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to state employees and teachers who retired before July 1, 2001, Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie), Republican chairman of the House State Government Committee, issued the following statement:
Nov. 14, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) that would help protect minors in Pennsylvania from being exploited by unscrupulous employers was the focus of a hearing conducted by the House Labor and Industry Committee today.
Nov. 14, 2023 /
![Republican Women to Unveil Bill Package to Address Sexual Harassment]()
WHAT: Several female members of the House Republican Caucus will unveil a five-bill package to make changes to state government to address recent sexual harassment incidents.
Nov. 14, 2023 /
![POSTPONED - Grove to Host Press Conference on Unborn Child Support]()
WHAT: Republican House Appropriations Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will host a press briefing on legislation that would allow the courts to establish unborn child support obligations during pregnancy. This event has now been postponed,
Nov. 13, 2023 /
![Gregory Substance Abuse Recovery Bill Passed Unanimously by House Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) that would strengthen programs for individuals recovering from substance abuse has been unanimously endorsed by the House Human Services Committee and may now be considered by the full House.
Nov. 13, 2023 /
![Marcell Bill to Educate on the Dangers of Human Use of Xylazine Passes House Committee]()
HARRISBURG- The House Human Services Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) to require the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) to engage in a public awareness campaign to educate the public about the dangers of human use of xylazine.
Nov. 09, 2023 /
![House Unanimously Adopts Mercuri’s Amendment to Review State Information Technology for Foreign Threats]()
HARRISBURG – House Republicans have been fighting to safeguard government information and prevent any disruption in the vital roles that government plays in Pennsylvania communities. House Bill 573 would require annual reports submitted to the governor contain an assessment of any potential weaknesses or risks that may exist within an administrative department.
Nov. 09, 2023 /
![Marshall Won’t Seek Ninth Term in Office]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Marshall (R-Beaver) announced today that he will not seek re-election for a ninth term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Nov. 09, 2023 /
![Mackenzie Issues Statement on Voting Machine Fiasco in Northampton County]()
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY -- Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) issued the following statement in response to voting machine irregularities in Northampton County on Election Day, Nov. 7, 2023.
Nov. 08, 2023 /
![Mackenzie’s Bill Ensuring Fair Education Enrollment for Military Children Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) has proudly announced the signing into law of new legislation aimed at ensuring fair education enrollment for children of transferring military families. Mackenzie was a prime co-sponsor of the House bill and the prime sponsor of similar legislation during the previous session.
Nov. 08, 2023 /
![House Freezes Tuition, Improves Transparency]()
For the past few months, my Republican colleagues and I have been pushing for more transparency at Pennsylvania’s state-related schools – Penn State, Temple, Lincoln and the University of Pittsburgh – and a tuition freeze to provide some relief to college students.
Nov. 08, 2023 /
![Basic Education Funding Commission Hearing on Thursday in Bedford]()
HARRISBURG – As co-chairs of the Basic Education Funding Commission, state Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill, R-York, and Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, today announced details of the commission’s tenth hearing:
Nov. 06, 2023 /
![Grove Issues Financial Brief for October 2023]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) announced the release of the monthly House Republican Appropriations Financial Brief.
Nov. 06, 2023 /
![Bernstine Recognized as ‘Defender of Limited Government’ by ILA]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has been recognized for his conservative voting record by the Institute for Legislative Analysis (ILA). Bernstine received the Charlie Gerow Award as a “Defender of Limited Government.”
Nov. 03, 2023 /
![Kerwin Bill to Honor Veterans Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) introduced House Bill 73 earlier this year to create specialty license plates for veterans of Operation Inherent Resolve.
Nov. 02, 2023 /
![Barton Introduces Legislation Boosting Campaign Finance Transparency]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) has introduced legislation to increase campaign finance transparency by requiring campaigns and campaign organization to itemize reimbursements on campaign finance reports.
Nov. 02, 2023 /
![Rapp Worries for Children, Young Adults Following Marijuana Legalization Hearing]()
HARRISBURG — The House Health Subcommittee on Health Care held a public hearing this week on legalizing cannabis for adult use.
Nov. 02, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – As a longtime supporter of efforts to address Pennsylvania’s maternal mortality crisis, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) applauds the enactment of Act 5 of 2023, which improves access to maternal health and mortality data for medical professionals and policymakers. Mackenzie joined Gov. Josh Shapiro, advocates, and other lawmakers for Tuesday’s ceremonial bill signing at the state Capitol.
Nov. 02, 2023 /
![Kutz Legislation to Honor Fallen Hero Jerome Guise Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – The House recently approved legislation introduced by Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) that would designate the bridge carrying PA Route 34 over Mountain Creek in Mount Holly Springs Borough in memory of fallen firefighter and community servant, Jerome Guise.
Nov. 01, 2023 /
![Struzzi, Kephart Applaud Court Decision on RGGI Energy Tax]()
HARRISBURG – The authors of legislation that would require implementation of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to go before the General Assembly are claiming victory following issuance of a permanent injunction against the rule by Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania on the basis of it being unconstitutional.