May. 21, 2021 / Press Release
JOHNSTOWN – In continuing to gather information on how Pennsylvania businesses are currently functioning following the COVID-19 pandemic and what assistance they may need moving forward, Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) along with House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and members of the committee met with area businesses and organizations to discuss how the COVID-19 mitigation orders impacted their past and current daily operations.
May. 20, 2021 / Press Release
Pennsylvania’s election law is rife with fatal flaws, all of which must be fixed so voter confidence in the process is restored and they have faith in the election results. Some of those flaws again reared their heads during the 2021 Primary Election, which featured major issues, such as the lack of ballots at some polling places.
Apr. 19, 2021 / Press Release
(HARRISBURG) – A plan to create jobs and address infrastructure issues in Antrim Township, Franklin County, will receive $2.37 million in state funds, state Senator Judy Ward (R-30) and state Rep. Paul Schemel (R-90) announced today.
Mar. 31, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Reps. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland), Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter/) have introduced legislation to ensure equitable distribution and transparency of money that funds Pennsylvania’s elections.
Mar. 30, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) said Tuesday that Pennsylvania should not follow states like New York in adopting or developing so-called “vaccine passports” that provide proof that passport holders have received the COVID-19 vaccine or recently tested negative for COVID-19.
Mar. 18, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – At the request of Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), the House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), today convened a public hearing to discuss issues related to the ongoing reevaluation study of the Francis E. Walter Dam and Reservoir by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The proceedings were conducted virtually.
Mar. 17, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG—Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) and Representative Perry Stambaugh (Perry/Cumberland) introduced a proposal this week that would allow Pennsylvania residents to vote directly on the elimination of school property taxes through an amendment to the state constitution.
Mar. 05, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – At the request of Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), the House Majority Policy Committee will convene a virtual hearing later this month to discuss issues related to the ongoing reevaluation study of the Francis E. Walter Dam and Reservoir by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The committee is chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter).
Feb. 24, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – In an effort to produce savings, increase efficiency and promote public confidence in the state House, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) has introduced legislation to reduce the size of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 203 to 151 members.
Feb. 24, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), heard testimony Wednesday reaffirming the potentially devastating economic impacts of Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal on working families across the Commonwealth.
Feb. 24, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), heard testimony Wednesday reaffirming the potentially devastating economic impacts of Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal on working families across the Commonwealth.
Feb. 19, 2021 / Press Release
When Gov. Tom Wolf gave his second to last budget address earlier this month, it reminded me of his first budget address when he proposed a complete overhaul of the Commonwealth’s tax structure to take more of your money to drastically increase government expenditures.
Feb. 03, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG ? Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) responded to Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2021-22 state budget address, in which the governor proposes to spend a record $40.2 billion on the backs of Pennsylvania’s middle-class workers and small businesses.
Feb. 03, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf today presented his $40.2 billion budget plan, which is a $2.76 billion increase in spending over the current fiscal year, or a 7.4% increase. Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) made the following statement in response to the governor’s proposal:
Feb. 03, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – The governor today issued his proposal for Pennsylvania’s 2021-22 budget. The governor has proposed a budget of $40.2 billion, which is an increase of $3 billion, or 8.2% over the 2019-20 budget. Focal points of the governor’s proposal included a 46% increase in Personal Income Tax (PIT) rates, an increased minimum wage and a severance tax on natural gas production.
Feb. 03, 2021 / Press Release
Feb. 03, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2021-22 budget proposal:
Feb. 03, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Following Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget address today for the 2021-22 fiscal year, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) voiced her concern with his $40.2 billion spending plan which is a $3.05 billion – or 8.2% - increase over last fiscal year. She issued this statement:
Jan. 27, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) that would protect living organ donors in Pennsylvania was unanimously approved by the House Insurance Committee on Tuesday. House Bill 203 now moves to the full House of Representatives for consideration.
Jan. 26, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today was appointed as majority chair of the House Government Oversight Committee for the 2021-22 Legislative Session by House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin). Toohil served as a committee member during the last session.