Oct. 20, 2023 /
HARRISBURG — Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) convened a hearing of the House Republican Policy Committee Thursday in Chanceford Township to discuss a 107-year-old bridge in her district, as well as the broad community impact of PennDOT projects.
Oct. 19, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Residents in Pennsylvania’s rural communities and the medical professionals who serve them face significant challenges. State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and his House colleagues are on the verge of addressing one of those key issues.
Oct. 18, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said Wednesday it is too late to move the 2024 General Primary Election forward and efforts to do so should end.
Oct. 18, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Emergency medical services (EMS) companies across the Commonwealth would see a significant boost in reimbursement rates under legislation approved by the state House and sent to the governor’s desk today, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter).
Oct. 18, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to address the lack of barber-teachers in Pennsylvania.
Oct. 18, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) to streamline the professional licensing process for veterans seeking a civilian emergency medical services career in Pennsylvania passed unanimously in the Senate today. House Bill 404 now goes to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.
Oct. 18, 2023 /
WARREN — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced the committee approved two bills to boost access to dental care in Pennsylvania. House Bill 1417 would restore dental coverage for Medical Assistance recipients. House Bill 1585 would establish access and coverage for teledentistry in Pennsylvania.
Oct. 18, 2023 /
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee member Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) will host a hearing to discuss the community impact of PennDOT issues and bridge closures, including the Lucky Road bridge.
Oct. 18, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R- Clinton/Union) and Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will host a news conference Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. in the Rotunda of the state Capitol in Harrisburg to show support for Israel and its people following the barbaric terror attacks upon civilians perpetrated by Hamas.
Oct. 16, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – As the Philadelphia area struggles with an increase in crime, state Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Kathleen “K.C.” Tomlinson (R-Bucks), held a hearing in conjunction with the House Republican Policy Committee focused on the reasons behind the increase in crime and options to address it.
Oct. 13, 2023 /
Editorial by Rep. Tim O'Neal | The beginning of 2023 ushered in a new day for Pennsylvania Democrats. The party had a new governor and, for the first time in over a decade, a one-seat majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. However, it was immediately clear that Democrats in Harrisburg are far more concerned with holding onto power at all costs rather than governing. Their constant political posturing has led to staggering gridlock, mistrust, and absolute chaos.
Oct. 13, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today issued a letter to Pennsylvania Department of Revenue concerning the delayed payments of property tax/rent rebate checks, some of which are overdue by months.
Oct. 12, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Seeking to protect minors in Pennsylvania from being exploited by unscrupulous employers, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) has introduced legislation that would increase penalties for child labor law violations and improve reporting requirements of such cases.
Oct. 12, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) announced today that the $150 million theft of Pittman-Robertson funds by the state Senate has been rejected by the House, and the Biden administration has reversed course on banning hunter education and archery in our schools.
Oct. 12, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) today praised Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor’s announcement that his office will conduct a performance audit of state contracts and oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) used by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ (DHS) HealthChoices Medicaid Program.
Oct. 11, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Today, state Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) stands with the nation of Israel and strongly condemns the recent terrorist attacks from Hamas that began last weekend. He issued the following statement:
Oct. 11, 2023 /
By State Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks) |
In the wake of Hamas’ well-coordinated and unprecedented terrorist attacks on Israel that have already left over 1,000 dead and over 1,500 wounded – mostly noncombatants – I stand with Israel, and I unequivocally condemn Hamas’ heinous actions.
Oct. 11, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – In the wake of recent rampant and violent looting in Philadelphia that caused significant property damage and loss, House Republicans today unveiled a package of anti-looting legislation that will increase penalties on looters, put additional teeth in juvenile curfews, crackdown on social media coordination of looting and enhance penalties for those looting state property, including liquor stores.
Oct. 11, 2023 /
WHAT: Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Rep. K.C. Tomlinson (R-Bucks) will be hosting a House Republican Policy Committee hearing to address the critical issue of curbing the crime creep from Philadelphia into the collar counties through collaboration and policy development.
Oct. 11, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) announced he will soon introduce a House resolution to change the House’s operating rules to prohibit committee votes after 11 p.m., just as is the case for the full House.