Aug. 22, 2023 /
![Lawmakers Seek to Hold Telecommunications Utilities Accountable]()
HARRISBURG – A group of state House lawmakers representing primarily rural areas of the Commonwealth has introduced a package of six bills aimed at holding telecommunications companies accountable to their customers. Some of the measures come in response to a series of public input hearings hosted by the Public Utility Commission (PUC) in Tioga, Bradford and Wyoming counties.
Aug. 22, 2023 /
![Brown Says Felony Penalties Should be Imposed for Falsely Reporting Threats, Emergencies Toward Schools]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would create felony criminal penalties for falsely reporting emergency threats directed toward any educational facility in the Commonwealth has been introduced by Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence).
Aug. 21, 2023 /
![Brown Introduces Resolution to Simplify Removal of Local Elected Officials]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) has introduced a joint resolution that would provide a more efficient process to remove local elected officials who neglect the duties of their office.
Aug. 21, 2023 /
![House Committee to Discuss Importance of Rare-Earth Elements]()
WHAT: The House Republican Policy Committee will discuss rare-earth elements (REEs), minerals which used in electronics, clean energy, aerospace, automotive and defense. While China has the highest reserves of REEs, a Penn State University study revealed the existence in Pennsylvania streams of the most sought after heavy rare-earth elements.
Aug. 21, 2023 /
![White’s Liquid Natural Gas Task Force to Hold Third Hearing]()
WHAT: Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), chairperson of Pennsylvania’s Liquid Natural Gas Task Force, will host the third and final hearing on improving natural gas exports from the state.
Aug. 21, 2023 /
![Gregory Legislation Will Protect Children from Accessing Pornography on Mobile Devices]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) said Monday his legislation, House Bill 1501, will ensure that children are protected from accessing pornography on mobile devices.
Aug. 18, 2023 /
![Banta Condemns Biden Administration for Withholding Funding to Schools with Hunting, Archery Programs]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jacob Banta (R-Erie) is accusing the Biden Administration of stepping on the Second Amendment rights of Americans by withdrawing funding for schools with hunting and archery programs based on its interpretation of new law.
Aug. 17, 2023 /
![Ecker to Introduce Legislation Regulating Child Influencers]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) announced Thursday he will be introducing legislation to regulate social media child influencers and celebrities under Pennsylvania’s Child Labor Law.
Aug. 15, 2023 /
![Tourism: Keystone to a Prosperous Tomorrow]()
Pennsylvania is contending with ongoing outmigration and falling population as residents leave the Commonwealth in search of new opportunities for their families. With our total population loss ranking as the fourth highest in the nation, the loss of residents, their talent and their resources has been detrimental to our state economy, finances and culture. Between 2019-20, the Commonwealth experienced a $1.2 billion economic loss due to outmigration alone.
Aug. 15, 2023 /
![Gregory Seeks to Aid Those in Long-Term Substance Abuse Recovery]()
HARRISBURG – With bi-partisan support, Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) introduced legislation to help Pennsylvanians in long-term substance abuse recovery.
Aug. 14, 2023 /
![Wentling Urges Congress to Cut Emissions Testing Requirements]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) has introduced a resolution that urges Congress to eliminate emissions testing regulations. He released the following statement on House Resolution 172:
Aug. 11, 2023 /
![Flood Hosts Hearing on Importance of Tourism and Local Opportunities in the Lehigh Valley]()
BETHLEHEM – With the goal of highlighting the economic engine of tourism and discussing ways the Legislature can help the travel and tourism industry prosper, Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) brought the House Republican Policy Committee to the Lehigh Valley to talk with local leaders about opportunities to bring more business to the region, as well as obstacles that may be inhibiting growth in the hospitality space.
Aug. 10, 2023 /
![Massive Statewide Broadband Expansion Plan Approved, Says Metzgar]()
HARRISBURG – A multi-year plan key to securing more than $1 billion in federal resources to expand broadband access to hundreds of thousands of locations across the Commonwealth was unanimously approved by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority today.
Aug. 08, 2023 /
![Flick Proposal Would End Vehicle Emissions Inspections in Lycoming County]()
WILLIAMSPORT – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) will soon introduce legislation to save Lycoming County vehicle owners from the costs and inconvenience of vehicle emissions inspections.
Aug. 08, 2023 /
![Banta Touts Program Expanding Property Tax, Rent Rebates for Seniors]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jacob Banta (R-Erie) is applauding a new state law that will make more Pennsylvania seniors and people with disabilities eligible for additional property tax and rent relief.
Aug. 07, 2023 /
![Rapp Frustrated Over Governor’s Decision to Cut Crucial Funding for Real Alternatives]()
WARREN — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), chair of the House Pro-Life Caucus, issued the following statement on the governor’s decision to end the Department of Human Services contract with the Real Alternatives program:
Aug. 07, 2023 /
![Flick to Host Republican Policy Committee Hearing, Human Services Expo]()
WILLIAMSPORT - Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) will be hosting a House Republican Policy Committee hearing, followed by a human services speaker series and expo, at Pennsylvania College of Technology on Thursday, Sept. 7.
Aug. 07, 2023 /
![Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program to Expand Next Year, Ortitay Says]()
BRIDGEVILLE – Thanks to a new law supported by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) next year more than 150,000 additional Pennsylvania seniors and people with disabilities will be eligible for the Commonwealth’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program.
Aug. 07, 2023 /
![Flood to Host Policy Committee Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Tourism Industry]()
WHAT: Travel and tourism are significant drivers of job creation and economic growth here in the Commonwealth. Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) will be hosting a House Republican Policy Committee hearing to highlight this economic engine and discuss ways the legislature can help the travel and tourism industry prosper for future generations.
Aug. 04, 2023 /
![Cabell Issues Statement on Signing of Budget Bill]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) issued the following statement regarding the latest state budget developments. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the 2023-24 General Appropriations bill into law on Thursday after it was signed in the Senate. The governor also eliminated $100 million that would have funded the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success (PASS) scholarship program.