Wentling, Employers Applaud Passage of Tax Cut Bill

May. 03, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to boost job creation and our state’s economy, Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) was proud to join an overwhelming majority of his colleagues in passing legislation last week that would reduce the Corporate Net Income Tax (CNIT) rate and provide additional tax relief to job creators.

Biden Administration Called on to Address Fuel Costs - By Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland)

May. 02, 2022 /

There's no denying that gas prices are out of control and hurting Pennsylvania's working families and small businesses as we emerge from the pandemic amidst a period of inflation. If Washington, D.C. is serious about helping Americans get through this turmoil, every option to help reduce our pain at the pump should be on the table. One specific way the Biden administration and Democrat leaders in Washington could bring fuel costs down now is by modifying the federal government’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

Gleim to Host Scam Jam Event May 19 in Carlisle

Apr. 29, 2022 /

UPDATE - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) is co-hosting a Scam Jam event on Thursday, May 19, from 2-4 p.m. to help educate individuals on fraudulent schemes currently targeting Pennsylvania residents.

House Moves to Slash Taxes, Create More Economically Friendly Environment

Apr. 29, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – During session this week, the House moved with bipartisan support to slash Pennsylvania’s Corporate Net Income Tax (CNIT). In response, the York County House Republican delegation, consisting of House Appropriations Chairman Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion), House State Government Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover), Game and Fisheries Committee Chairman Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) and Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg) and Mike Jones (R-York Township), issued the following statement:

Grove Praises Lehigh County DA for Upholding Election Law

Apr. 29, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin announced he will have county detectives at ballot drop box locations to ensure a voter returns only one ballot, per the state election law. In response, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York), who shepherded election reform legislation through the General Assembly, issued the following statement:

Struzzi Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to Home Health Care

Apr. 29, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) that would help increase the availability of personal assistance services for residents in need across the Commonwealth has already drawn bipartisan support from more than 30 House colleagues.

Mackenzie Hosts Senior Expo Drive-Thru on May 5

Apr. 29, 2022 /

EMMAUS – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is inviting senior citizens of the 131st Legislative District to a Drive-Thru event on Thursday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at The Limeport Stadium, 1488 Limeport Pike in Coopersburg.

House Advances Bipartisan Bill to Keep Voter Rolls Updated, Grove and Conklin Announce

Apr. 27, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Having up-to-date voter rolls is vitally important. Today, the House approved bipartisan House Bill 2507 to require information from the Election Registration Information Center (ERIC) be used to purge deceased voters from the rolls, bill sponsors Reps. Seth Grove (R-York) and Scott Conklin (D-Centre) announced.

Owlett Bill to Offer Lifeline to Struggling Students Passes PA House

Apr. 27, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Recognizing that too many Pennsylvania students are trapped in failing schools simply because of where they live, the state House has approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) that would provide scholarships to those students.

House Committee Approves Knowles Bills Spurred by COVID-19 to Reform Local Government Meetings During Emergencies

Apr. 27, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for certain reforms to ensure local governments can continue to hold public meetings and citizens can continue to participate in those meetings during an emergency. The Pennsylvania House Local Government Committee today in Harrisburg approved two bills introduced by local state Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) to address some of those issues.

Pennsylvania House Passes Historic Legislation to Empower Families, Give Kids in Failing Schools a Chance for a Better Education, Benninghoff Says

Apr. 27, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today passed historic legislation that would empower families by enhancing the opportunity for success in school and in life by giving students in the bottom 15% of schools a lifeline scholarship to go to a school of their choice, Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) said.