White Disappointed PA Supreme Court Dismisses Krasner Impeachment Case on Procedural Grounds

Sep. 26, 2024 /

PHILADELPHIA – In response to today’s Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision to dismiss the impeachment case against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on procedural grounds, Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), who introduced the articles of impeachment in 2022, expressed disappointment and concern over the ruling. The court’s decision prevents the Senate trial from moving forward, leaving the allegations against Krasner unresolved.

IRRC Ruling Undermines Parental Rights, Lawmakers Say

Sep. 26, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), Republican chair of the House Human Services Committee, and Jason Ortitay (R-Allegheny/Washington) expressed outrage at the Independent Regulatory Review Commission’s (IRRC) approval of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ regulation to expand Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS) to minors between the ages of 14-18.

Heffley, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Drug Crisis

Sep. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG—Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing yesterday to discuss the drug epidemic, the horrific effects of fentanyl and xylazine, and tactics being deployed to fight against the drug crisis in Pennsylvania.

First Time Voters Must Show ID

Sep. 23, 2024 /

The 2024 General Election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 5. First time voters will need to show their ID to cast a ballot for the next president and vice president; members of the U.S. House and Senate; state House and state Senate (in odd-numbered senatorial districts); and state row offices, including attorney general, auditor general, and treasurer. But what about voters who are not casting their first ballot?

Olsommer, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Tourism Potential

Sep. 20, 2024 /

HAWLEY—Today, Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to discuss the obstacles and opportunities facing Pennsylvania’s tourism industry. A 2024 report from the Pennsylvania Tourism Office found the Commonwealth’s tourism industry generated $76.7 billion in economic impact, supported 486,871 jobs and contributed $4.7 billion in state and local taxes in 2022.

House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Drug Crisis

Sep. 20, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “A State Lost in Addiction: Pennsylvania’s Path to Recovery” to discuss the drug epidemic, the horrific effects of fentanyl and xylazine, and tactics being deployed to fight against the drug crisis in Pennsylvania.

Owlett, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Uncovering Human Trafficking

Sep. 19, 2024 /

MORRIS—Today, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to define human trafficking under state law and highlight the actions being taken to help identify, stop and prevent human trafficking from occurring in Pennsylvania.

Nelson, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Bureaucracy’s Battle Against Fracking

Sep. 18, 2024 /

GREENSBURG—Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing yesterday to address the impact of energy policies that threaten to eliminate thousands of jobs, leave families without sustainable incomes and push the energy grid to the brink of failure. The hearing shed light on the bureaucratic hurdles Pennsylvania companies face and the urgent need to defend energy independence and protect the livelihoods of hard-working Pennsylvanians.

House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Tourism Potential

Sep. 18, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Passport to Prosperity: Unleashing Pennsylvania’s Tourism Potential” to discuss the obstacles and opportunities facing Pennsylvania’s tourism industry.

House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Human Trafficking

Sep. 13, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Uncovering Human Trafficking” to define human trafficking under state law and highlight the actions being taken to help identify, stop and prevent human trafficking from occurring in Pennsylvania.

House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Bureaucracy’s Battle Against Fracking

Sep. 12, 2024 /

House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Hempfield) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Opportunity Lost: Bureaucracy’s Battle Against Fracking” to address the impact of policies that threaten to eliminate thousands of jobs, leave families without sustainable incomes and push our energy grid to the brink of failure. This hearing will spotlight bureaucratic hurdles Pennsylvania companies face and the urgent need to defend our energy independence and protect the livelihoods of hard-working Pennsylvanians.