Nov. 30, 2020 /
![Kauffman, Schemel Issue Statement on Reintroduction of House Resolution Regarding Election Integrity]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) and Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) released the following statement regarding the reintroduction of the language in House Resolution 1094 regarding election integrity:
Nov. 30, 2020 /
![Wolf Signs Barrar Bill to Facilitate Careers of Military Spouses]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), which would aid military families by facilitating portable careers for military spouses, has been signed into law.
Nov. 28, 2020 /
![Cutler, Benninghoff Make Statement on Plans for Remainder of Legislative Session]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) made the following statement about the plans for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the remainder of this legislative session:
Nov. 27, 2020 /
![Grove Appeals RTK Requests After Being Stonewalled by Wolf Administration]()
HARRISBURG – After not receiving pertinent information from the Pennsylvania Department of Health through a Right-to-Know (RTK) request, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) has filed an appeal with the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records.
Nov. 27, 2020 /
![Causer Effort to Boost Broadband Funding Now Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer’s (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) proposal to help boost broadband access in the state’s most rural communities has been signed into law.
Nov. 25, 2020 /
![Owlett Bill to Combat Ongoing Opioid Crisis Now Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett’s (R-Tioga/ Bradford/Potter) bill to help the Commonwealth fight the opioid epidemic has been signed into law by the governor.
Nov. 25, 2020 /
![Mizgorski Transportation Bill Now Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lori Mizgorski’s (R-Allegheny) comprehensive transportation bill has been signed into law.
Nov. 25, 2020 /
![Wolf Veto Threatens Future of Conventional Oil and Gas Industry, Jobs, Causer Says]()
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf has vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have helped ensure the future of the state’s 160-year-old conventional oil and gas industry and the jobs it supports, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) said today.
Nov. 25, 2020 /
![Keefer Pension Review Bill Becomes Law]()
HARRIBURG – Legislation by Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg) to protect investments made in Pennsylvania’s retirement systems by requiring each to undergo yearly stress tests is now law.
Nov. 25, 2020 /
![Grove Bill to Empower Family-Owned Pharmacies Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) to provide a voice to community pharmacists by requiring they are represented on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee is now law.
Nov. 25, 2020 /
![Mackenzie’s Advanced Recycling Legislation Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Today in Harrisburg, the governor signed into law legislation authored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) that will allow for streamlined permitting for new and advanced technology businesses, including advanced recycling operations.
Nov. 24, 2020 /
![James Thanks Wolf for Signing Bill Providing Lifeline to Local Governments]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation drafted by Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) to bridge the tax gap caused by COVID-19 was signed into law. It authorizes local governments to borrow money for two years, rather than just one year, so they can maintain operations.
Nov. 23, 2020 /
![New Initiative to Boost ATV Trail Opportunities, Say Causer, Owlett]()
HARRISBURG – Working to bring more recreational and economic opportunities to the Northern Tier, Reps. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) praised passage of legislation to create a new ATV trail pilot program on state forest lands.
Nov. 23, 2020 /
![Grove Issues House State Government Committee Interim Report on 2020 Election]()
HARRISBURG – Acting State Government Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) issued today an interim report on the 2020 election.
Nov. 23, 2020 /
![Cutler Responds to Committee Vote on Audit Request]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement in response to the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) voting down a request to perform an audit of the 2020 General Election.
Nov. 23, 2020 /
![LBFC Denies Election Audit, Topper Issues Statement]()
HARRISBURG – In a rare move, the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) today chose not to exercise its oversight ability when it voted against conducting an audit of the 2020 general election. In response, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton), who sponsored House Resolution 1100 requesting that the committee conduct the audit, issued the following statement:
Nov. 23, 2020 /
![Gleim Family Farm Legislation Sent to Governor, Along with Land Bank and Temporary COVID-19 Limited Liability Protections]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation protecting farmers from frivolous lawsuits is on the governor’s desk to sign or veto, Rep. Barb Gleim (R- Cumberland) said today.
Nov. 20, 2020 /
![Pennsylvania House Republican Leaders Comment on FY 2020-21 Budget]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives concluded the Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget process Friday with passage of a supplemental appropriation package that funds state government and related operations for the remaining seven months of the fiscal year.
Nov. 20, 2020 /
![House Passes Responsible Budget Amid Extraordinary Times]()
HARRISBURG – Facing historic challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic shutdown in response, House Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) joined a widespread bipartisan majority of the House in passing a completed state budget for the current fiscal year.
Nov. 20, 2020 /
![Topper Issues Statement on No-Tax-Increase Budget]()
HARRISBURG – The House approved today the final portion of the 2020-21 budget that respects taxpayers. In response, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) issued the following statement: