Zimmerman Legislation Makes Pennsylvania More Business Friendly

Jun. 07, 2023 /

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.

Heffley Opposes Overspending in Proposed Budget

Jun. 07, 2023 /

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).

Jones Acts to Broaden Property Tax Relief

Jun. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – In an attempt to broaden property tax relief for all Pennsylvanians, Rep. Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon) offered an amendment to protect first-time home buyers from added financial burden

Grimm Krupa Presents Citation to Family of Late Joseph Hardy

Jun. 06, 2023 /

MCCLELLANDTOWN – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) presented a Pennsylvania House of Representatives citation to the family of the late Joseph Hardy III. Hardy was a World War II veteran who went on to earn an engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He then cofounded what would become 84 Lumber, lauded as the world’s largest privately owned building materials supplier.

Energy Tax Will Cripple Pennsylvania Families, Says Kail

Jun. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) held a press conference today to highlight the negative impacts associated with the $663 million energy tax in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget proposal for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.

State Champion Wrestler Honored in Harrisburg, Says Rigby

Jun. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – On Monday, state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) presented a House citation to Bishop McCort Catholic High School’s Angela Favara, in recognition of her winning the 170-pound state wrestling championship. Angela was one of 12 wrestlers honored at the state Capitol.

Democrats Refuse to Vote on Popular Bipartisan Election Reforms, Cutler Says

Jun. 05, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Using partisan procedures to block votes on election reforms that have overwhelming public support, House Democrats are once again showing their lack of interest in listening to the voices of the majority of Pennsylvanians, said House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster).

Kail to Highlight Negative Impacts of Proposed Energy Tax

Jun. 05, 2023 /

WHAT: In order to protect Pennsylvania families from crippling electric bills, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D.Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be leading a 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.

Rigby Recognizes Cambria County Scholarship Winner

Jun. 05, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) is pictured at the state Capitol with Bishop Carroll Catholic High School’s Thomas Urbain, winner of the Senator Clarence Bell Memorial Scholarship. The award was given by the American Bikers Aimed Towards Education (ABATE) during their Monday rally in Harrisburg.