Sep. 02, 2022 /
![Lawrence Issues Statement Responding to Lawsuit Filed Related to Select Committee’s Ongoing Investigation]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster), chairman of the House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order, released the following statement Friday in response to a lawsuit filed by the Philadelphia District Attorney claiming he is not subject to oversight from the General Assembly:
Sep. 01, 2022 /
![Mechanical Insulation Important for Energy Efficiency, Helm Says]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced this week by Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) would expand the use of mechanical insulation in existing energy efficiency and conservation programs in Pennsylvania.
Sep. 01, 2022 /
![DMVA to Host Virtual Town Hall on Veteran Transportation Issues, Says Boback]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) will host the fourth in a five-part series of virtual town hall meetings for veterans on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 6-7:30 p.m., according to Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming). The discussion will focus on resources to assist veterans facing transportation issues.
Sep. 01, 2022 /
![Serious Challenges Facing Emergency Response in PA, Causer Says]()
SMITHTON, WESTMORELAND COUNTY – A shortage of funding and new recruits is putting the state’s entire emergency response system – as well as the citizens who rely upon it – in jeopardy. That was the overriding message from testimony presented Wednesday to the House Majority Policy Committee, which is chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter).
Aug. 31, 2022 /
![Davanzo Co-Hosts Hearing on Preserving PA Emergency Services in Southwestern PA]()
SMITHTON, WESTMORELAND COUNTY – With the goal of boosting recruitment, improving training and retaining emergency responders in Pennsylvania, Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) brought emergency personnel professionals together to testify before the House Majority Policy Committee.
Aug. 31, 2022 /
![Clean Slate, New Legislation to Enhance Economic Opportunity]()
WHAT: Clean Slate Public Hearing and Press Conference
Aug. 30, 2022 /
![Nelson Co-hosts Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Economic Opportunities Through Hydrogen Based Manufacturing]()
NEW ALEXANDRIA- During a House Majority Policy Committee hearing co-hosted by Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and chairman Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) today, testimony was received from industry and trade professionals that demonstrates how new energy technology can lead to economic opportunity and job growth in southwestern PA.
Aug. 30, 2022 / Press Release
Recently, the Tribune-Review penned an editorial entitled: Why Won’t GOP Lawmakers Fix the Voting Law They Don't Like? In this article, the editorial board insinuated that Republicans in the General Assembly run to courts to “fix” the issues they do not like in Pennsylvania’s elections laws. This is not factually accurate.
Aug. 29, 2022 /
![House ERE Committee to Examine Electromagnetic Pulse Attacks, Solar Flares and Security Threats to National Electric Grid]()
WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene an informational meeting to receive testimony on protecting the power grid of the United States against electromagnetic pulse (EMPs) attacks, solar flares and other national security threats.
Aug. 29, 2022 /
![Davanzo to Host Hearing on Preserving PA Emergency Services]()
WHAT: Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) will host the House Majority Policy Committee for a hearing on recruiting, training and retaining emergency responders in Pennsylvania.
Aug. 26, 2022 /
DALLAS – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) met recently with Mark Barden, co-founder and CEO of the Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund, who wanted to acknowledge her work to create a new School Mental Health Initiative for Pennsylvania’s public schools.
Aug. 26, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) hosted a public hearing of the House Majority Policy Committee Thursday in Pottsville to discuss issues related to the ongoing barriers to starting and growing a business in today’s economy.
Aug. 26, 2022 /
![Thomas Appointed to Commission for Adult Mental Health]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) has been appointed by House Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) to the Behavioral Health Commission for Adult Mental Health.
Aug. 26, 2022 /
![Policy Committee to Discuss How Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Development Will Increase Economic Opportunities, Job Growth]()
WHAT: Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) will host a hearing of the House Majority Policy Committee to discuss new economic opportunities for job growth in southwestern Pennsylvania in the energy and manufacturing industries pertaining to hydrogen and carbon capture.
Aug. 25, 2022 /
![Inflation Impact on Agriculture Driving Up Food Prices]()
LANCASTER COUNTY – Higher costs for everything from fuel and labor to equipment and supplies are challenging all segments of the state’s agriculture industry to continue putting food on people’s tables, members of the House Majority Policy Committee were told during a hearing Wednesday.
Aug. 25, 2022 /
![Culver to Host Agricultural Forum]()
WHAT: State Rep. Lynda Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) is hosting a forum to discuss key issues affecting the local agriculture community. The discussion will take place amidst a backdrop of the Northumberland County Fair, which is going on until this Saturday, Aug. 27.
Aug. 25, 2022 /
![Agriculture Industry Enduring Extreme Inflation]()
Greiner hosts House Majority Policy Committee for hearing on inflation, agriculture and food costs
Aug. 24, 2022 /
![PA House Lawmakers Comment on Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s Refusal to Comply with Select Committee Subpoena]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Tim O’Neal (R-Washington), and Martina White (R-Philadelphia) issued the following joint statement Wednesday on the recent news that Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is openly refusing to comply with a lawful subpoena issued by the House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order:
Aug. 23, 2022 /
![Lawrence Issues Statement About Recent Developments Regarding House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster), chairman of the House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order, released the following statement earlier today regarding recent developments relating to subpoenas duly issued by the chairman:
Aug. 23, 2022 /
![Policy Committee to Examine Inflation Impacts on Food, Farming]()
WHAT: Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) will host a hearing of the House Majority Policy Committee to discuss the impacts of inflation on the state’s agriculture industry and the rising cost of food.