Jun. 13, 2023 /
![Struzzi Proposal Increases Community Safety]()
HARRISBURG – With the perfect backdrop of the recent recognition of National Police Week, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is introducing legislation that addresses the expanded role played by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in the 21st Century.
Jun. 13, 2023 /
![Mercuri Opposes Innamorato’s City-only Property Tax Exemption, Issues Statement on Negative Impacts]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement about the passage of legislation that would unfairly provide property tax relief only to long-term residents of the City of Pittsburgh.
Jun. 13, 2023 /
![Mackenzie Appointed to Commission on Education and Economic Competitiveness]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) has been appointed to serve as a member of the Commission on Education and Economic Competitiveness, which has been tasked with developing a long-term plan to redesign Pennsylvania’s education system.
Jun. 12, 2023 /
![Financial Obstacles for Families Loom Ahead if Democrat Energy Tax is Implemented, Says Ecker]()
HARRISBURG – In order to protect families from surging energy costs, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and Vice Chairman Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) held a hearing today to spotlight the adverse effects associated with the $663 million energy tax in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget proposal for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.
Jun. 12, 2023 /
![Bipartisan ‘Meet Me in The Middle’ Caucus Forming in House]()
WHAT: Reps. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland), Stephen Kinsey (D-Philadelphia), Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) and Patty Kim (D-Dauphin/Cumberland) will hold a press conference to discuss the 2023-24 Bipartisan “Meet Me in the Middle” Caucus.
Jun. 12, 2023 /
![Kail to Host Policy Committee Hearing on Negative Impacts of Energy Tax]()
WHAT: In order to protect Pennsylvania families from crippling electric bills, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be hosting a hearing to discuss the negative impacts of the energy tax found in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget plan for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.
Jun. 12, 2023 /
![Kail, Ecker to Host Policy Committee Hearing, Press Conference on Negative Impacts of Energy Tax]()
WHAT: In order to protect Pennsylvania families from crippling electric bills, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and vice chairman Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) will be hosting a hearing and press conference to discuss the negative impacts of the energy tax found in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget plan for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.
Jun. 09, 2023 /
![Heffley Praises Bill to Improve Mental Health Services]()
HARRISBURG — Individuals in need of mental health services, and the health care professionals providing care to them, are one step closer to accessing $100 million that would expand services and resources, thanks to a bipartisan vote on the House floor, says Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon).
Jun. 08, 2023 /
![Flood Appointed to PA Commission for Women by Governor]()
PEN ARGYL – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) has been appointed by Gov. Josh Shapiro to serve a two-year term on the Pennsylvania Advisory Commission for Women. She will be sworn in during the commission’s next quarterly meeting at the Governor’s Residence.
Jun. 08, 2023 /
![Kail to Host Policy Committee Hearing on Negative Impacts of Energy Tax]()
WHAT: In order to protect Pennsylvania families from crippling electric bills, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be hosting a hearing to discuss the negative impacts of the energy tax found in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget plan for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.
Jun. 07, 2023 /
![House Approves Mako Bill to Improve Communication Regarding EPA Violations to Municipalities, Citizens]()
HARRISBURG – The House today passed legislation authored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to require timely notification of environmental violations at quarries and landfills.
Jun. 07, 2023 /
![PA House Democrats Pushing Proposals to Raise Taxes on Every Pennsylvanian, Cutler Says]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said Wednesday that Pennsylvania’s House Democrats have used their one seat majority this week to push multiple tax increases that will impact every Pennsylvanian.
Jun. 07, 2023 /
![Stender Takes Oath of Office, Announces District Office Locations and Hours]()
HARRISBURG -Rep Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) on Monday was sworn into office to represent the people of the 108th Legislative District. He is pleased to announce his three district office locations and hours.
Jun. 07, 2023 /
![Klunk, Schemel Host Policy Hearing on Pregnancy Resource Centers]()
HARRISBURG—Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) convened a hearing with the House Republican Policy Committee today to discuss pregnancy resource centers and supporting Pennsylvania parents.
Jun. 07, 2023 /
![Zimmerman Legislation Makes Pennsylvania More Business Friendly]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s reputation for failing to be welcoming toward out-of-state businesses would improve under legislation authored by state Rep. Dave Zimmerman, whose House Bill 565 was passed unanimously Wednesday by the House Professional Licensure Committee.
Jun. 07, 2023 /
![Heffley: House Democrats Narrowly Defeat Property Tax RELIEF for PA Homeowners]()
HARRISBURG — Democrats are using their one-seat majority to deny Pennsylvanians affordable homeownership and a lower tax burden, and are ignoring the economic challenges of every household, says Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon).
Jun. 07, 2023 /
![Heffley Opposes Overspending in Proposed Budget]()
HARRISBURG — House Democrats are continuing to push for massive spending increases with taxpayer dollars and ignoring the economic challenges of working-class households, says Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon).
Jun. 06, 2023 /
![Rapp Votes Against Bill Forcing Nurse Staffing Mandates on Commonwealth Hospitals]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, voted against legislation that could hurt Pennsylvania hospitals’ ability to care for patients.
Jun. 06, 2023 /
![Kauffman’s Bill Supporting Human Trafficking Victims Gains House Approval]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), that seeks to support human trafficking victims by making is easier for them to bring lawsuits against their offenders was unanimously approved by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today.
Jun. 06, 2023 /
![Bill to Boost Mileage Reimbursement for EMS Passes House, Causer Says]()
HARRISBURG – With many emergency medical services (EMS) agencies struggling to make ends meet, the General Assembly has approved a bill to boost mileage reimbursements for patient transport, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter).