Oct. 31, 2023 /
![House Republican Efforts Secure Transparency, Tuition Freeze for State-Related Schools]()
HARRISBURG – Efforts of the House Republican Caucus over the last several months have secured sought-after transparency measures and a tuition freeze for students at Pennsylvania’s four state-related universities following a House vote to approve their funding request for the current year.
Oct. 31, 2023 /
![House Health Committee Passes Bills to Update Medical Marijuana Permitting Program]()
WARREN — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced a bill to update Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana permitting program. Senate Bill 773 will provide additional permits to independent medical marijuana grower/processors and dispensaries.
Oct. 31, 2023 /
![House Republicans to Discuss Significant Wins for Pennsylvania Taxpayers, Students in State-Related Funding]()
WHO: House Republican Leadership Team, Caucus Members.
Oct. 31, 2023 /
![House Committee Agrees with Struzzi Request to Examine Statewide Public Transit Options]()
HARRISBURG – Indiana County is very fortunate to have the IndiGO Bus system, but state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) sees public transit needs which still exist.
Oct. 31, 2023 / Press Release
![Kail, Policy Committee Discuss Long-Term Impacts of Democrats’ Disastrous Energy Policies]()
HARRISBURG – With House Democrats seeking to advance another shortsighted attempt to torpedo the state’s energy industry, the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing Monday titled “Stopping Economic Disaster: The Democrats and their Green New Deal.”
Oct. 30, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives Monday approved legislation sponsored by Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) that would make the Commonwealth’s four state-related universities subject to the state’s Right-to-Know Law and increase transparency. The representatives issued the following statement after the vote:
Oct. 30, 2023 /
![Lawmakers Urge Consumers to Weigh in on Proposed Frontier Commonwealth Settlement]()
HARRISURG – Five Northern Tier lawmakers are encouraging customers of Frontier Commonwealth to weigh in on a proposed settlement agreement recently filed with the Public Utility Commission (PUC) by the Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA), Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA) and Frontier.
Oct. 30, 2023 /
![Kail, Policy Committee to Hold Hearing to Discuss Democrats’ Disastrous Energy Policies]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing titled “Stopping Economic Disaster: The Democrats and their Green New Deal” to discuss the latest in a series of self-destructive energy policies being pushed by House Democrats.
Oct. 30, 2023 /
![Increased Well Setbacks Would Shut Down PA Energy Supply, Causer Says]()
HARRISBURG – Following a public hearing Monday on legislation that would drastically increase setback requirements for drilling natural gas wells, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), Republican chairman of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, called the bill a threat to the state’s energy production, jobs and consumers.
Oct. 30, 2023 /
![Lawmakers, Advocates Highlight Democrats’ Disastrous Energy Policies]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Republican Chairman of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), energy advocates and others will highlight the Democrats’ self-destructive energy policies at a press conference and public hearing titled “Stopping Economic Disaster: The Democrats and their Green New Deal.”
Oct. 27, 2023 /
![D’Orsie Named Deputy Chairman of GOP Policy Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) has been appointed a deputy chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee.
Oct. 25, 2023 /
![Cooper’s ‘Aging with Confidence’ Hearing Highlights Senior Concerns and Safety]()
MURRYSVILLE – During a House Republican Policy Committee hearing co-hosted by Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) and Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), testimony was received from local officials on the topics of guardianship, safety, and policies that can improve a senior’s well-being and dignity.
Oct. 25, 2023 /
![Warner, Grimm Krupa Host Policy Committee Hearing to Discuss Broadband, Cell Coverage Concerns for Fayette County, Rural PA]()
LEMONT FURNACE – Ongoing efforts to improve broadband and cellphone coverage for rural areas across the Commonwealth was the focus of a House Republican Policy Committee hearing Tuesday in Fayette County. The hearing was hosted by Reps. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) and Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette), along with committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington).
Oct. 24, 2023 /
![Roae Proposes Legislation to Eliminate School Board Conflict of Interest in Union Contracts]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today introduced legislation to prevent school board members from voting on collective bargaining agreements if they have a conflict of interest.
Oct. 23, 2023 /
![House Republican Policy Committee to Hear Broadband Concerns]()
WHAT: Reps. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) and Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) will host the House Republican Policy Committee for a public hearing to discuss the critical need for rural broadband and cellphone coverage expansion, and to advocate for inclusive technological access and equitable opportunities for all communities.
Oct. 23, 2023 /
![Cooper, Policy Committee to Host ‘Aging with Confidence’ Hearing]()
WHAT: Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) will host a hearing of the House Republican Policy Committee to discuss topics of guardianship; safety matters, such as avoiding fraudulent scams that target seniors; and advocating for policies that will promote their well-being, autonomy and dignity.
Oct. 20, 2023 /
![Fink Hosts Policy Committee Hearing on Lucky Road Bridge; Repair Date Advanced Two Years]()
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 /
![With Bipartisan Support, Key EMS Support Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk, Says Struzzi]()
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 /
![Moving Primary Forward is Imprudent, Cutler Says]()
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 /
![Bill to Boost Reimbursements for EMS Heads to Governor’s Desk, Causer Says]()
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).