Bernstine Confident in Congressman Kelly’s Leadership on Trump Assassination Attempt

Aug. 27, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today expressed his full confidence and support in Congressman Mike Kelly’s (R-Butler/Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer/Venango) leadership as he spearheads the investigation into the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump in Butler on July 13. The shooting tragically resulted in one death and two serious injuries.

American Petroleum Institute Hosts Event in Salem Township, Welcomed by Cabell, to Highlight Area’s Appeal for AI Data Centers

Aug. 16, 2024 /

SALEM TOWNSHIP – This week, the American Petroleum Institute (API) hosted a roundtable hearing in Luzerne County, welcomed by Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne), U.S. Congressman Dan Meuser (R-9) and other lawmakers, to discuss how Pennsylvania’s abundant natural gas and energy resources can enhance the reliability of the electric grid and attract major companies, like Amazon, to build AI data centers across the state.

Working to Lower Prescription Drug Prices in Pennsylvania

Aug. 14, 2024 /

Many Pennsylvania residents are struggling to pay for their prescription medication. Bipartisan legislation that was signed into law recently should bring about positive reforms that will help to reduce costs in the health care system.

Marcell, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Bucks County Schools

Aug. 14, 2024 /

JAMISON—Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), recently convened a hearing to examine the efforts and strategies employed by the Council Rock School District and the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) to deliver a high-quality education to their students while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Education-Focused Hearing in Bucks County

Aug. 08, 2024 /

House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and other lawmakers will host the final hearing in a series titled “Back to School” to examine the efforts and strategies employed by the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) and Council Rock School District to deliver a high-quality education to their students while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Delozier, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Cumberland County Public Schools

Aug. 07, 2024 /

MECHANICSBURG—Today Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to highlight what public schools in Cumberland County are doing to provide a great education to their students while respecting taxpayers. Cumberland County encompasses 11 different school districts.

Mackenzie, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Centennial School’s Program for Students with Emotional Disturbance and Autism

Aug. 06, 2024 /

BETHLEHEM—Today, Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to highlight the Centennial School’s unique program for students with emotional disturbance and autism. The K-12 school, affiliated with Lehigh University College of Education, also prepares high-quality special education teachers to enter the workforce in Pennsylvania.

House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing in Lehigh County on The Centennial School

Aug. 06, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) and other lawmakers will host the first hearing in a series titled “Back to School” to highlight The Centennial School’s unique program for students with emotional disturbance and autism. The school, affiliated with Lehigh University College of Education, prepares high-quality special education teachers to enter the workforce in Pennsylvania.

House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Cumberland County Public Schools

Aug. 02, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) and other lawmakers will host the second hearing in a series titled “Back to School” to highlight what public schools in Cumberland County are doing to provide a great education to their students while respecting taxpayers.

Gaydos, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Association Health Plans

Aug. 01, 2024 /

MOON TOWNSHIP – Today, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to examine affordable health care, one of the most pressing issues for small businesses, and discuss how association health plans (AHPs) work, their benefits and the regulatory framework needed to implement them effectively in Pennsylvania. AHPs allow small businesses to band together to purchase health insurance as a collective group, potentially achieving lower premiums and better coverage options typically only available to larger organizations.

Press Briefing on FY 2024-25 Budget

Jul. 30, 2024 /

WHAT: Republican House Appropriations Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will breakdown the FY 2024-25 Budget and its impact on the Commonwealth’s finances moving forward.

Building the Hydrogen Economy: All Eyes on Pittsburgh

Jul. 30, 2024 /

The future of clean energy is rapidly converging on Pennsylvania, and western Pennsylvania is poised at the heart of this transformative moment. On Aug. 14-15, senior U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) officials will arrive in Pittsburgh to engage with a diverse coalition of stakeholders from industry, banking, investment, trade unions and government. This meeting in Moon Township is a critical step in advancing our hydrogen economy.

James, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Brine Spreading

Jul. 25, 2024 /

TITUSVILLE—Today, Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to discuss the practical uses of brine, a concentrated solution of water and salt that comes from oil and gas wells. For over 150 years, brine is spread on unpaved roads to suppress dust as well as on icy roads in the winter.

York County Fire and EMS Roundtable Offers Solutions to Help First Responders

Jul. 24, 2024 /

YORK – Representative Seth Grove (R-York) hosted a bipartisan roundtable with members of the York County Delegation to discuss Fire/EMS issues facing the Commonwealth and York County. Present for the roundtable were State Representatives Wendy Fink (R-York), Carol Hill-Evans (D-York), and Kate Klunk (R-York).

Cook, Policy Committee Host Hearing Hundreds of Feet Underground on Positive Impacts of Coal

Jul. 24, 2024 /

SYCAMORE—Today, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to discuss the economic benefits of coal, the most abundant fossil fuel on the planet. Unlike any other, this hearing took place hundreds of feet underground in the Harvey mine, where bituminous coal mining has taken place for over 150 years.

Watro Named to House Agent Orange Task Force

Jul. 23, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne) today announced he has been appointed to serve on the Pennsylvania Task Force on Agent Orange and Other Toxins in the House of Representatives by Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). The task force was created earlier this year with the unanimous adoption of a bipartisan House resolution of which Watro was a co-sponsor.