Time to Act Now to Prevent Sexual Harassment by House Members

Feb. 22, 2023 /

On Jan. 27, in Philadelphia, during one of the stops of the Speaker’s Workgroup to Move Pennsylvania Forward listening tour, an allegation of sexual harassment was made against a sitting member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Benninghoff Named Chairman of Cancer Caucus

Feb. 17, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) has been appointed chair of the bipartisan, bicameral Cancer Caucus in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

Kail to Hold Hearing on Regulations

Feb. 17, 2023 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing titled “Impacts and Solutions: Charting a Path Through Common Sense State Regulatory Reform.” The hearing will discuss the best pathways to crafting commonsense regulations and review the impact of existing regulations on communities.

Guiding Students Around Hurdles to Employment

Feb. 15, 2023 / Press Release

Federal regulations are preventing some Pennsylvania students from completing coursework and training in fields that require a commercial driver’s license (CDL). In order for students to enter a variety of careers, such as tractor-trailer mechanics, they must have their CDL. But, in order to get a CDL, one must be at least 18 years old.

Cutler, Kail Call on Democrats to Show Urgency to Help Pennsylvanians

Feb. 15, 2023 /

HARRISBURG— Following today’s hearing on emergency first responders in crisis within our Commonwealth, House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) held a press conference to push House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) and Democrat lawmakers to get back to work immediately so the chamber can pass legislation that eases the burdens on our local heroes.

Kail to Hold Hearing, Press Conference on Supporting First Responders

Feb. 15, 2023 /

WHAT: Due to the ongoing and unresolved crisis with our emergency first responders, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing and press conference to spotlight current obstacles facing these heroes and how those issues can be properly addressed.

Diamond Reappointed to PA Election Law Advisory Board

Feb. 13, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Representative Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) has been reappointed as a designated member of the Joint State Government Commission’s Election Law Advisory Board by House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler.

Kail to Hold Hearing, Press Conference on Supporting First Responders

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Due to the ongoing and unresolved crisis with our emergency first responders, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing and press conference to spotlight current obstacles facing these heroes and how those issues can be properly addressed.

Pickett, Owlett to Host Public Meetings About Frontier Communications Formal Complaint

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Two informational meetings are being held to update area residents about the next steps following the filing of a formal complaint against Frontier Communications. Both meetings will feature presentations by the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) and Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA), which filed the joint complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) against Commonwealth Telephone Company, LLC d/b/a Frontier Communications Commonwealth Telephone Company (Frontier Commonwealth).

Grove to Lead Discussion on Tax Policy Reform

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Just in time for tax season, House Appropriations Committee Republican Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will lead a roundtable conversation on tax policy reforms and how they could help address the economic challenges facing Pennsylvania.

D’Orsie Bill Would Keep Free Speech in Higher Education Free

Feb. 09, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – The formative college years are supposed to be a time to hear and consider differing viewpoints and to forge one’s ideals and worldview in an environment that’s friendly to free speech and expression. This fact is why Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) plans to introduce legislation to protect free speech on college campuses in Pennsylvania.

Kutz Bill Would Support First-Time Homebuyers

Feb. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to help first-time homebuyers in Pennsylvania, Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) is gathering support for legislation that would reduce the tax burden for new homeowners by creating an exemption from paying the realty transfer tax.

Grove to Lead Discussion with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations

Feb. 06, 2023 /

WHAT: Continuing to do the work of the people as House members wait to be called back to session by the speaker, House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will lead a roundtable discussion with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations. The services account for two of the largest in Pennsylvania’s annual budget.

Rozzi’s Lockdown Holds Back House from Helping Families by Lowering Energy Prices, Says Kail and Nelson

Feb. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG— Following today’s hearing on rising energy costs in Pennsylvania, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and Deputy Policy Committee Chairman Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) held a press conference to continue pushing House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) and Democrat lawmakers to open the Pennsylvania House so legislators can begin working on policies that lower energy prices to help alleviate families and employers laboring to make ends meet.

Mackenzie to Chair House Labor and Industry Committee

Feb. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) announced that he has been appointed by the Republican leader to serve as chairman of the House Labor and Industry Committee for the 2023-24 Legislative Session. He has previously served as committee vice chairman.