Heffley Named Republican Chairman of House Human Services Committee

Dec. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announced he has been selected to serve as Republican chairman of the House Human Services Committee for the 2024-25 Legislative Session. This is the second consecutive session he has held this position.

Watro Named House Republican Policy Committee Deputy Chair

Dec. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) has been named as a deputy chair with the House Republican Policy Committee for the 2025-26 Legislative Session by its chairman, Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata). In his new capacity as one of five deputy chairs, Watro will focus on public safety.

O'Neal Announces Deputy Whip Team for Upcoming Term

Dec. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – House Republican Whip Tim O'Neal (R-Washington) is proud to announce the team of deputy whips who will play a crucial role in advancing the conservative agenda in the upcoming legislative session. These Republican leaders are dedicated to keeping the caucus informed and united to face the challenges of an accelerating legislative pace and the need for swift action on key issues.

Roae Named Republican Chairman of House State Government Committee

Dec. 03, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today announced he has been selected to serve as the Republican chairman of the House State Government Committee for the 2024-25 Legislative Session. This is the second consecutive session he has held this position.

Overreach on Wheels: How the EPA’s New Emissions Rule Undermines Consumer Choice and Strains Our Nation

Nov. 27, 2024 /

Our founding fathers were very clear in their design of our government – a truly revolutionary notion at the time – that there should be a definitive system of checks and balances. This was their way to guarantee the three branches of government remained equal and the best interests of the citizens were kept at the forefront. Unfortunately, the Biden administration is using its rulemaking and regulatory authority to broaden the reach and power of the executive branch via a rule recently finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Grove Condemns Funding Cut to PA Roads

Nov. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s announcement to funnel $153 million in highway funding to Philadelphia’s public transportation:

Why is Election Integrity So Elusive in Pennsylvania?

Nov. 20, 2024 /

Pennsylvania’s roughly 13 million citizens just lived through a very strange and confusing post-election day experience. Many of us had gotten used to the idea Pennsylvania was going to be at the epicenter of the presidential election whirlwinds. We were a very important “swing state” that could determine the fate of the nation after all! But then something else happened that no one could have predicted; there was one race that had yet to be settled.

Heffley: Attempts to Count Disqualified Ballots Undermine Election Integrity

Nov. 15, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – On Friday, state Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) responded to ongoing efforts by Sen. Bob Casey and the actions of officials in Philadelphia, Bucks and Centre counties to count ballots that are illegal with state law in an attempt to reverse the election results and unseat Sen.-elect Dave McCormick:

Cutler: Counting of Illegal Ballots Defies the Rule of Law

Nov. 15, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) Friday made the following statement on litigation by Sen. Bob Casey and decisions by Philadelphia, Bucks, and Centre counties to count illegal ballots to try and unseat Sen.-elect Dave McCormick from his newly-won U.S. Senate post:

Gold Star Families Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk, Kerwin Says

Nov. 13, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – An initiative to create a new memorial on the Pennsylvania Capitol grounds took a significant step forward today when legislation authorizing the monument passed the Senate, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin).

Education Receives Major Victory in Pennsylvania, Says Scialabba

Nov. 13, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) announced today the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is rescinding guidelines on its Culturally-Relevant and Sustaining Education (CR-SE) Standards following a successful lawsuit filed in 2023 by Scialabba, and Tom King and Tom Breth of Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham L.L.P. in Butler.

Rowe Named GOP Policy Committee Chair for 2025-26 Session

Nov. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG –As he continues his advocacy for residents of the 85th District, state Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) was today elected to serve as the House Republican Policy Committee chairman for the 2025-26 Legislative Session. Rowe was chosen by his peers to serve on the caucus leadership team.