Rapp Announces Bills to Boost Access to Dental Care Pass House Health Committee

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.

Borowicz, Mastriano to Host News Conference Supporting Israel and its People Following Hamas Terrorist Attacks

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.

Marcell, Tomlinson Host Hearing on Crime Creep from Philadelphia

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.

Chaos, Corruption, Scandal – Pennsylvania Democrats Put Power Over People

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.

Maloney Reports Good News for Hunters, Archers

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.

Fritz Praises Auditor General for Opening Audit on Pharmacy Benefit Managers

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.

I Stand with Israel

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.

In Wake of Philadelphia Looting, House Republicans Unveil Anti-Looting Bill Package

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.

Fink Criticizes House Democrats on Midnight Election Reform Stunt

Oct. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – On Thursday, House Democrats forced a vote on Senate Bill 224 after holding a meeting of the House Appropriations Committee after 11 p.m. Wednesday to make changes to the bill that would have radically affected the administration of our elections, according to Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion).