Jan. 03, 2024 /
![Greiner Bill Would Give PA Voters Greater Influence in Presidential Races]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) who, for more than a decade has championed legislation to give Pennsylvania an earlier primary in presidential election years, continues his push to give Pennsylvania voters greater clout in choosing the nation’s president.
Jan. 03, 2024 /
![Combating Deepfake Sexual Exploitation]()
I have introduced legislation in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to help combat deepfake sexual exploitation, which is the malicious manipulation of benign photos or videos to target victims online, including children. Unscrupulous actors are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to create pornographic images of individuals without their knowledge or consent.
Jan. 03, 2024 /
![Warner Legislation Aims to Stop ‘Sanctuary City’ Designation]()
HARRISBURG – As the nation faces record numbers of illegal immigrants crossing its borders, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) has introduced legislation that would prevent municipalities and counties across the Commonwealth from designating themselves as “sanctuary cities.”
Dec. 19, 2023 /
![Owlett Legislation Would Require Geopolitical Risk Analysis for Public Fund Investments]()
HARRISBURG – Noting substantial investor losses of those private funds invested in Russia and Belarus following the invasion of Ukraine, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) said he will soon introduce legislation requiring 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 in foreign countries.
Dec. 18, 2023 /
![Topper Bill to Increase Learning Flexibility Now Law]()
HARRISBURG – A new law on the books gives Pennsylvania schools more flexibility when it comes to providing educational opportunities to students, said Republican Chairman of the House Education Committee, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), who sponsored the bill.
Dec. 15, 2023 /
![Governor Signs Porch Pirate Legislation]()
HARRISBURG—The Senate’s version of legislation sponsored by Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and KC Tomlinson (R-Bucks) has passed the General Assembly and was signed by the governor.
Dec. 15, 2023 /
![Fiscal Code Includes Enhancement of Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Mackenzie Championed]()
HARRISBURG – The Fiscal Code bill signed into law this week by Gov. Josh Shapiro includes an enhancement of Pennsylvania’s Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, an issue that Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) has been advocating for since the introduction of his legislation on this topic back in February. The Fiscal Code is budget-related legislation that directs how state funding is to be spent.
Dec. 15, 2023 /
![Mehaffie Bill Opens Door on Budget Impasse]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) announced that the Fiscal Code, his House Bill 1300, passed both chambers and has been signed into law by the governor.
Dec. 15, 2023 /
![Kutz Initiative to Authorize Body Cameras for Parole Agents Signed Into Law]()
HARRISBURG ¬— Legislation that would allow Pennsylvania parole agents to wear body cameras was signed into law Thursday, according to Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland).
Dec. 15, 2023 /
![White Announces Funding Increases for Educational Scholarship Programs]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) announced that two of the state’s most successful programs to boost educational choice and opportunity for students will receive increased funding in legislation signed into law by the governor.
Dec. 14, 2023 /
![Completed Budget Addresses Key Issues for Rural PA, Causer Says]()
Increased payment in lieu of taxes, funding for 9-1-1 featured
Dec. 14, 2023 /
![Delozier: Clean Slate, Probation and Parole Bills Pass in the General Assembly]()
HARRISBURG – Two pieces of legislation that would grant second chances to deserving Pennsylvanians and make significant updates to Pennsylvania’s probation and parole law passed the General Assembly this week, according to Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland).
Dec. 14, 2023 /
![Marcell Drug Education Bill Goes to the Governor]()
HARRISBURG- Legislation sponsored by Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) to require the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) to engage in a public awareness campaign to educate the public about the dangers of human use of xylazine has been included in a Senate bill that passed the General Assembly and is going to the governor.
Dec. 14, 2023 /
![Senate Approves Mustello Bill to Assist Business Owners with Transfer Liquor Licenses]()
HARRISBURG – The state Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) that would allow for the transfer of a liquor license which has received pre-approval if a surcharge is paid.
Dec. 14, 2023 /
![Struzzi Education Legislation Becomes Key Component of 2023-24 State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – What began as a stop-gap measure designed to help Pennsylvania’s public schools navigate the COVID-19 epidemic has been signed into law as part of the 2023-24 state budget, according to state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana).
Dec. 14, 2023 /
![The press conference regarding the New ‘America First of PA’ Caucus has been postponed. A new date will be forthcoming.]()
NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT.
Dec. 14, 2023 / Press Release
![Pennsylvania House Isn’t Working]()
Early in 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the first time in more than a decade elected a Speaker from the Democratic Party.
Dec. 13, 2023 /
![Kerwin Announces Continued Office Services During Upcoming Military Deployment in Support of Global War on Terrorism]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) announced Wednesday that he will be deploying in the coming days to East Africa with the soldiers of Task Force Paxton, 2nd Battalion-112th Infantry, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team.
Dec. 13, 2023 /
![Cooper Bill to Foster School Dual Enrollment Programs Heads to Governor]()
HARRISBURG – To cap off her first year as a member of the House of Representatives, legislation co-prime sponsored by freshman Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) was approved by the House on a final vote today and will head to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk.
Dec. 13, 2023 /
![Schemel, Hanbidge Legislation to Protect Seniors from Abuse Passed by the House]()
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Liz Hanbidge (D-Montgomery) and Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) have successfully worked across the aisle to include provisions for elder abusers as part of Pennsylvania’s Slayer Statute.