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.
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).
May. 02, 2022 /
HARRISBURG- Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) today announced he will be introducing legislation to allow volunteer firefighters access to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Cooperative Purchasing Program (COSTARS).
May. 02, 2022 /
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today issued the following statement regarding PennDOT’s most recent egregious behavior related its Public Private Partnership (P3) tolling plan:
Apr. 29, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by State Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Union) that would help emergency responders answer calls has passed the House unanimously.
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.
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:
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:
Apr. 29, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Properties and the hardwood forestry industry in Pennsylvania, the state’s ninth-largest sector, are experiencing significant issues due to the overwhelming presence of invasive species in the Commonwealth, according to Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler).
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.
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.
Apr. 27, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed a bipartisan package of legislation to make Pennsylvania safer through smart justice, Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) said.
Apr. 27, 2022 /
HARRISBURG—The House has passed House Bill 2275, sponsored by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia and amended by Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester), to formally create a joint local-state task force to prosecute prior-convicted-felons in possession of firearms in Philadelphia.
Apr. 27, 2022 /
YORK – Legislation authored by Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-York) requiring the online publication of expenses for legislators passed the House of Representatives unanimously today.
Apr. 27, 2022 /
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Reps. Craig Williams (R-Chester/Delaware) and Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) to allow the state to use the expertise of the Pennsylvania National Guard to respond to cyber crises and subvert cyber intrusion has passed the House unanimously.
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.
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.
Apr. 27, 2022 /
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today approved legislation, sponsored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), to bring accountability to emergency procurement done by Commonwealth agencies.
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.
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.