Oct. 04, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – A bill that addresses the removal of duplicative utility poles was unanimously voted out of committee today, says the sponsor of the bill, freshman Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne).
Oct. 03, 2023 /
![Cutler: Tax Code Bill is Another Missed Opportunity]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said Tuesday the Democrats’ self-created Tax Code bill is emblematic of repeated missed opportunities stemming from House Democrats’ leadership of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Oct. 03, 2023 /
![Democrat Tax Code Bill Creates False Policy Choices, Kail Says]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Democrats rammed through a fast-tracked, non-negotiated Tax Code bill Tuesday that Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) said creates false policy choices and could have been better crafted had Democrats seriously engaged with Republicans in creating the legislation.
Oct. 03, 2023 /
![O’Neal: Democrat Tax-and-Spend Code Bill a Special Interest Smorgasbord]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Democrats unveiled their non-negotiated tax-and-spend Tax Code bill that represents a special interest smorgasbord which will only increase costs on Pennsylvanians.
Oct. 03, 2023 /
![Klunk/Warner Bill to Hold State-Related Universities Accountable for Use of Tax Dollars Advances]()
HARRISBURG – The House State Government Committee on Tuesday unanimously 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. The lawmakers issued the following statement after the vote:
Oct. 03, 2023 /
![Stehr Appointed to Committee Leadership Position]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) was appointed by Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) as Republican Subcommittee Chair on Programs and Benefits under the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee for the remainder of the 2023-24 Legislative Session of the General Assembly.
Oct. 03, 2023 /
![House Committee Approves Mako Bill to Help End Shortage of Barber Instructors]()
HARRISBURG – The House Professional Licensure Committee today reported out legislation sponsored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to address the lack of barber-teachers in Pennsylvania.
Oct. 03, 2023 /
![Jones, Gleim: Minors Should Not be Exposed to Obscene Material!]()
WHAT: A group of state policymakers will come together to provide a tool to help protect children from sexually explicit material and highlight some of the books known to be in school libraries. The public is welcome to attend.
Oct. 02, 2023 /
![Bill Creating More Consistency, Flexibility for Boroughs Passes House, Says James]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) announced his bill, which would create consistent guidelines in the Borough Code, overwhelmingly passed the House.
Oct. 02, 2023 /
![Keep PA’s Election Primary Date]()
Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election is just around the corner, currently scheduled to occur on April 23. However, there are forces in the General Assembly seeking to reschedule it for an earlier date. These actions, at this point in time, are shortsighted and could cause even more damage to public trust in our electoral system.
Sep. 29, 2023 /
![Energy Should be More Affordable, Cutler Says]()
HARRISBURG – With the conclusion of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Working Group, which endorsed some form of cap-and-trade program—though not specifically endorsing RGGI—House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said that Pennsylvania energy policy should focus on making energy more affordable and stabilizing our energy grid:
Sep. 29, 2023 /
![The Sheriff of Robbingham]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) expressed outrage that Secretary of the Budget, Uri Monson, has once again failed to perform the basic duties of his office.
Sep. 28, 2023 /
![Yet Another Governor Disrespects Our First Responders]()
HARRISBURG – Following in the footsteps of his predecessor, Gov. Josh Shapiro ignored the law and failed to declare Sept. 27 First Responders Day in Pennsylvania, Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) said today.
Sep. 28, 2023 /
![Cabell’s Bill Would Prohibit Mask Mandates or Proof of Vaccination on Public Transportation in Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – Seeking to preserve personal freedoms and individual liberties, Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) has introduced legislation that would prohibit certain public transportation entities from implementing mask mandates or requiring proof of vaccination for services.
Sep. 28, 2023 /
![Rapp Votes Against Bill Boosting Fines, Regulations on PA Pools]()
WARREN — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, voted against a bill that would require further regulations on public swimming pools and splash pads in Pennsylvania. House Bill 1565 would also replace the current one-time $10 fee for pool permits with a recurring annual fee of at least $100.
Sep. 27, 2023 /
![Ride Aims to Preserve Historic Monuments, Promote Peace]()
Several years ago, I joined my friend, fellow motorcycle enthusiast and former Rep. Harry Readshaw (D-Allegheny) on his annual Ride to Gettysburg to raise money for the Pennsylvania Gettysburg Monuments Fund.
Sep. 27, 2023 /
![House Approves Topper Bill to Increase Learning Flexibility]()
HARRISBURG – In response to educators and school districts asking for more flexibility in providing educational opportunities for all Pennsylvania students, today the House unanimously approved legislation by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) to change the instructional time requirement to 180 days or 990 secondary and 900 elementary hours.
Sep. 27, 2023 /
![Increased Higher Education Prices Will Turn Students’ Dreams into Nightmares, Says Kail]()
HARRISBURG – As students struggle with the finances necessary to pursue their lifelong goals, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) held a hearing to delve into the escalating expenses of higher education and options that will eliminate obstacles to opportunity.
Sep. 27, 2023 /
![Marcell, Tomlinson to Host Policy Committee Hearing on Keeping Communities Safe from Increasing Crime]()
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.
Sep. 27, 2023 /
![Barton Blasts Shapiro’s Automatic Voter Registration]()
HARRISBURG – Last week, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced his administration will start automatically registering anyone to vote who either obtains or renews their driver’s license or state I.D.