House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Preserving Benefit Integrity

May. 24, 2024 /

House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana), and other lawmakers will host the second in a series of hearings titled “Excellence in Government: Preserving Benefit Integrity” to discuss ways to safeguard Pennsylvania’s social benefit programs from fraud, waste, and abuse, and ensure the state’s resources are efficiently allocated and accessible to those who truly require assistance.

Bill with Rapp Amendment Improving Lab Oversight for Medical Marijuana Passes House

May. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced the bill improving lab oversight for medical marijuana, which includes her amendment, passed the House by a 196-6 vote. Rapp’s amendment furthered the oversight of labs in several ways, including requiring them to establish annual inspections and submit proposed modifications to standard operating procedures within 30 days; clarifying violations are subject to civil penalties; and allowing the Department of Health to revoke or suspend licenses.

Schmitt Introduces Bill to Protect Seniors

May. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – With six local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) in Pennsylvania not meeting state requirements, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) introduced legislation today to require the state Department of Aging to make public all non-compliant AAAs and action plans to correct issues.

House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Preserving Benefit Integrity

May. 22, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Sullivan), and other lawmakers will host the first in a series of hearings titled “Excellence in Government: Preserving Benefit Integrity” to discuss ways to safeguard Pennsylvania’s social benefit programs from fraud, waste, and abuse, and ensure the state’s resources are efficiently allocated and accessible to those who truly require assistance.

White, Marcell Bring Accountability to Harassment on College Campuses

May. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – In response to the recent anti-Israel protests that have led to Jewish students and faculty being harassed, intimidated and prevented from attending classes on college campuses, Reps. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) announce two pieces of legislation to address these issues.

Olsommer Signs Discharge Resolution to Advance Voter ID

May. 21, 2024 /

Olsommer Signs Discharge Resolution to Advance Voter ID

HARRISBURG – In his first official act, newly sworn-in state Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) joined 100 of his House colleagues and signed the discharge resolution to get House Bill 891 out of the House State Government Committee.

Olsommer Takes Oath of Office

May. 21, 2024 /

Olsommer Takes Oath of Office

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) was sworn into office today to represent the people of the 139th Legislative District.

PGC Must Answer for Continued Lack of Transparency, Maloney Tells Governor

May. 17, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s (PGC) refusal to conduct business in an open and transparent way has prompted Republican House Game and Fisheries Committee Chairman David Maloney (R-Berks) to again write the governor, state Office of Administration and the Pennsylvania Game Commission requesting action to rein in an agency that has gone rogue and lost sight of its mission.

Frontier Commonwealth Settlement Earns PUC Approval, Lawmakers Say

May. 15, 2024 /

HARRISURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has given final approval to a settlement aimed at addressing long-standing service issues with Frontier Commonwealth, according to a half dozen lawmakers who have been advocating for affected consumers.

Answering the Call: Caring for our Communities

May. 15, 2024 /

Each and every day, emergency medical responders answer calls for assistance with one purpose – to save lives. These dedicated individuals, whether volunteer or career personnel, are professionals who do their absolute best to provide lifesaving services in our communities.

Owlett Bill Would Protect Public Fund Investments

May. 14, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Citing increasing instability across the world, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) has introduced legislation that would require an examination of geopolitical risk be conducted as part of the investment analysis when the state Treasury or Pennsylvania’s public pension funds invest in the financial assets of foreign countries.

Shapiro’s Competitive Commonwealth Workforce Order Leaves Points on the Court

May. 13, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove, once again, finds himself frustrated by Governor Josh Shapiro's executive actions. In his typical campaign-like setting, today the Governor unveiled “an Executive Order to Continue Building a Competitive Commonwealth Workforce. Grove, however, is quick to point out that it lacks a crucial element.