Democrats Table Heffley’s Amendment to Address Welfare Fraud and Abuse

Jun. 28, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – In an ongoing pattern to silence House Republicans, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) said today House Democrats cut off meaningful debate yesterday and would not consider his amendment to address welfare fraud and abuse. By voting to table the amendment, an action used for the ninth time this session, House Democrats once again denied Republicans an equal voice in any discussions.

Wentling Announces $250,000 in State Funding for Workforce Development in Mercer County

Jun. 28, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today the West Central Workforce Development Board will receive $250,000 from a Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry grant. The grant will support a West Central Workforce Development Board program to provide job training to young adults who were formerly incarcerated. The Community Connections program links these young adults to youth reentry project partners, who will determine skill sets and training gaps, the need for supportive services, and training options. Each participant will be assigned a joint adult mentoring team for advice throughout program participation.

Causer to Offer Veterans Services at Local Offices

Jun. 28, 2023 /

BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.

Cutler, Grove: Democrats Vote in Support of Welfare Fraud

Jun. 27, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) said Tuesday that Pennsylvania’s House Democrats voted in favor of welfare fraud and irresponsible governance by voting against a series of Republican-sponsored amendments that would have reduced or eliminated waste, fraud and abuse in the provision of welfare benefits; right-sized the safety net; and provided for program integrity measures discussed by Republicans for months.

Struzzi, House Committee Examine Pennsylvania Energy Policy

Jun. 27, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Five miles from Pennsylvania’s largest coal-fired electric generating facility, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and the House Republican Policy Committee took a closer look Friday at Pennsylvania’s energy policy, both present and future. The hearing was conducted at the Homer City Volunteer Fire Department.

Ortitay to Host Shredding Event

Jun. 27, 2023 /

BRIDGEVILLE — As a free service to the community, Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) will be holding a shredding event on Saturday, July 8, at the Canonsburg VFW Post 191 to give residents of the 46th Legislative District a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.

House Passes Mehaffie Bill to Improve Keystone STARS

Jun. 26, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Thomas Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) that would make significant improvements to the state’s Keystone STARS program gained passage in the House of Representatives today.

Grove, Phillips-Hill Honored by FGA

Jun. 26, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) recently awarded Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) the 2022 Legislator of the Year Award and state Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) the Legislative Champion Award.

Let’s Work Together to Rescue Students Stuck in Failing Schools

Jun. 26, 2023 /

Recognizing that a ZIP code should never determine the quality of a child’s education, we are excited that Pennsylvania’s Democrat Gov. Josh Shapiro once again affirmed his support for initiatives like our Lifeline Scholarships that would give struggling students and their families much-needed access to a better education.