Jun. 25, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The $39.8 billion budget passed by the House of Representatives and Senate on Friday invests in the future and lays a foundation for the Commonwealth to weather economic downturns, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).
Jun. 25, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The budget bill approved by the House of Representatives on Friday invests in early childhood education, public schools, services for those with intellectual disabilities, and state police, according to Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland).
Jun. 25, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) was pleased to support a fiscally responsible budget that stands up for taxpayers and prepares for the Commonwealth’s future.
Jun. 25, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) offers the following statement after the House passes the 2021-22 state budget.
Jun. 25, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Following the passage of the 2021-22 Pennsylvania State Budget, Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) provided the following statement commending the record high funding allocated to preK-12 education.
Jun. 25, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the heels of House passage of Senate Bill 255, the primary piece of legislation in the proposed 2021-22 budget package:
Jun. 25, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today joined a bipartisan majority of her colleagues in the House of Representatives in passing the 2021-22 state budget bill. The $39.78 billion proposal increases education funding to historic levels without raising taxes while making a record deposit into Pennsylvania’s Rainy Day Fund.
Jun. 25, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) provided the following statement following the passage of the 2021-22 Pennsylvania state budget.
Jun. 25, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The $39.8 billion budget approved by the House of Representatives and Senate on Friday makes important investments in public schools, early childhood education, state police and services for those with intellectual disabilities, according to Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin).
Jun. 24, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) that would support the integrity of Pennsylvania’s banking system passed the state Senate unanimously today and now is headed to the governor’s desk for his signature.
Jun. 24, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The House today passed legislation authored by Rep. Jason Silvis (R-Westmoreland/Armstrong/Indiana) to create an annual, seasonal overweight hauling permit for the movement of agricultural liming materials, seed and fertilizer.
Jun. 24, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The state House has approved a resolution sponsored by Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) that aims to address the ongoing shortage of school bus drivers in the Commonwealth.
Jun. 24, 2021 /
BRADFORD – In an effort to ensure area veterans receive the services and support they need, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is hosting a veterans service representative from the American Legion at his local offices in July.
Jun. 24, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives approved the Voting Rights Protection Act (House Bill 1300), its co-sponsor Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) said.
Jun. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) announced Wednesday that Senate Bill 618, legislation restoring freedom to Pennsylvanians by clarifying the Secretary of Health’s authority under the Disease Prevention and Control Law, passed the House by a vote of 112-89.
Jun. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) joined a majority in the state House Wednesday to approve legislation that aims to protect the personal liberties of all Pennsylvanians
Jun. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The state House today approved legislation that would preserve medical freedoms for Pennsylvanians by prohibiting the use of vaccine passports and narrowing the powers of the Department of Health, said Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter).
Jun. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Butler/Venango) commended his colleagues today after the House of Representatives voted in favor of Senate Bill 618, which would prohibit vaccine passports from being required to do normal activities in the Commonwealth.
Jun. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), along with several other House members, introduced a package of bills titled the Safer Pennsylvania Act. The package is designed to ensure that victims feel safe and supported after a traumatic experience, and that the criminal justice system is equipped to increase public safety outcomes.
Jun. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The House today passed legislation authored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to require timely notification of environmental violations at quarries and landfills.