Jun. 16, 2023 /
![Rapp Announces Tobacco Settlement Bill Passes House Health Committee]()
WARREN — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced the committee reported out eight bills this week. One of those measures is a bill sponsored by Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) to hold tobacco manufacturers accountable for a 2018 settlement with the Commonwealth.
Jun. 15, 2023 /
![Gaydos, Mihalek Want Property Tax Relief for Everyone in Allegheny County, Not Just for the City of Pittsburgh]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) and Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) voted “no” on legislation that would unfairly shift property tax burdens to those in the suburbs. House Bill 788 would specifically allow only the City of Pittsburgh to exempt longtime homeowners from property tax increases should a countywide assessment occur.
Jun. 14, 2023 /
![Moul, Lawrence, Owlett Praise Congressional Action on Whole Milk]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams), Republican chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, joined with Reps. John Lawrence (R-Chester) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) in praising congressional action to put whole milk back in the nation’s schools.
Jun. 14, 2023 /
![Struzzi Legislation Protects Pennsylvania’s Ag Community]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is looking to close a loophole in the nearly-50-year-old Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, better known as the Federal Lemon Law.
Jun. 14, 2023 /
![Cabell, Fritz, Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on PA’s Electric Grid June 16]()
WHAT: Reps. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) and Jonathan Fritz (R- Wayne/Susquehanna) will co-host a hearing of the House Republican Policy Committee to examine the integrity and reliability of Pennsylvania’s electric grid and the impacts of an increasingly electrified society.
Jun. 13, 2023 /
HARRISBURG - Today, the Pennsylvania House Bipartisan “Meet Me in the Middle” Caucus hosted a news conference where they rolled out their agenda for this legislative term.
Jun. 13, 2023 /
![Flick Cohosts Bipartisan ‘Meet Me in the Middle’ Caucus Unveiling]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) cohosted a press conference unveiling the new Bipartisan “Meet Me in the Middle” Caucus with Reps. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland), Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-Philadelphia), and Rep. Patty Kim (D-Dauphin/Cumberland). The four members will serve as co-chairs of the caucus.
Jun. 13, 2023 /
![Struzzi Proposal Increases Community Safety]()
HARRISBURG – With the perfect backdrop of the recent recognition of National Police Week, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is introducing legislation that addresses the expanded role played by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in the 21st Century.
Jun. 13, 2023 /
![Mercuri Opposes Innamorato’s City-only Property Tax Exemption, Issues Statement on Negative Impacts]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement about the passage of legislation that would unfairly provide property tax relief only to long-term residents of the City of Pittsburgh.
Jun. 13, 2023 /
![Mackenzie Appointed to Commission on Education and Economic Competitiveness]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) has been appointed to serve as a member of the Commission on Education and Economic Competitiveness, which has been tasked with developing a long-term plan to redesign Pennsylvania’s education system.
Jun. 12, 2023 /
![Financial Obstacles for Families Loom Ahead if Democrat Energy Tax is Implemented, Says Ecker]()
HARRISBURG – In order to protect families from surging energy costs, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and Vice Chairman Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) held a hearing today to spotlight the adverse effects associated with the $663 million energy tax in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget proposal for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.
Jun. 12, 2023 /
![Bipartisan ‘Meet Me in The Middle’ Caucus Forming in House]()
WHAT: Reps. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland), Stephen Kinsey (D-Philadelphia), Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) and Patty Kim (D-Dauphin/Cumberland) will hold a press conference to discuss the 2023-24 Bipartisan “Meet Me in the Middle” Caucus.
Jun. 12, 2023 /
![Kail to Host Policy Committee Hearing on Negative Impacts of Energy Tax]()
WHAT: In order to protect Pennsylvania families from crippling electric bills, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be hosting a hearing to discuss the negative impacts of the energy tax found in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget plan for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.
Jun. 12, 2023 /
![Kail, Ecker to Host Policy Committee Hearing, Press Conference on Negative Impacts of Energy Tax]()
WHAT: In order to protect Pennsylvania families from crippling electric bills, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and vice chairman Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) will be hosting a hearing and press conference to discuss the negative impacts of the energy tax found in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget plan for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.
Jun. 09, 2023 /
![Heffley Praises Bill to Improve Mental Health Services]()
HARRISBURG — Individuals in need of mental health services, and the health care professionals providing care to them, are one step closer to accessing $100 million that would expand services and resources, thanks to a bipartisan vote on the House floor, says Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon).
Jun. 08, 2023 /
![Flood Appointed to PA Commission for Women by Governor]()
PEN ARGYL – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) has been appointed by Gov. Josh Shapiro to serve a two-year term on the Pennsylvania Advisory Commission for Women. She will be sworn in during the commission’s next quarterly meeting at the Governor’s Residence.
Jun. 08, 2023 /
![Kail to Host Policy Committee Hearing on Negative Impacts of Energy Tax]()
WHAT: In order to protect Pennsylvania families from crippling electric bills, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be hosting a hearing to discuss the negative impacts of the energy tax found in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget plan for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.
Jun. 07, 2023 /
![House Approves Mako Bill to Improve Communication Regarding EPA Violations to Municipalities, Citizens]()
HARRISBURG – The House today passed legislation authored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to require timely notification of environmental violations at quarries and landfills.
Jun. 07, 2023 /
![PA House Democrats Pushing Proposals to Raise Taxes on Every Pennsylvanian, Cutler Says]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said Wednesday that Pennsylvania’s House Democrats have used their one seat majority this week to push multiple tax increases that will impact every Pennsylvanian.
Jun. 07, 2023 /
![Stender Takes Oath of Office, Announces District Office Locations and Hours]()
HARRISBURG -Rep Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) on Monday was sworn into office to represent the people of the 108th Legislative District. He is pleased to announce his three district office locations and hours.