Nov. 08, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Continuing efforts to increase trust in our election processes and outcomes from all voters in Pennsylvania, legislation authored by Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) that would require audits of election results at the state and county levels for all future elections passed a House State Government Committee vote today.
Nov. 08, 2021 /
WHAT: The House Judiciary Committee will vote on several bills currently before the committee:
Nov. 05, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will lead a press conference on the Veterans Day package of bills running on the House floor this week. The bills focus on assisting veterans and their families by increasing state funding and enhancing state veterans’ programs.
Nov. 05, 2021 /
WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene an informational meeting focusing on the economic consequences of Pennsylvania adopting California’s regulation on diesel emissions controls for large trucks.
Nov. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) to help bar and restaurant owners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic has been signed into law by the governor.
Nov. 05, 2021 /
Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) hosted his first Women in Leadership Conference at California University of Pennsylvania on Thursday, Nov. 4. Several females from different industries came together to share their stories of leadership and success with attendees.
Nov. 05, 2021 /
WHAT: State Reps. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland), Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) and Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) will discuss House Bill 2044, legislation they are co-sponsoring that would prevent all county election officials and the Secretary of the Commonwealth from accepting private contributions and donations that are designated for the administration of elections.
Nov. 05, 2021 /
Knowing secure and accurate elections are the cornerstone of our republic, the House State Government will take up three election-related bills at its next meeting.
Nov. 04, 2021 /
When I was first appointed to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in 2019 by then-Speaker Mike Turzai, I could not have been more proud or excited to take on this task for my fellow legislators.
Nov. 04, 2021 /
CENTRE HALL – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) announced he will be hosting a veterans’ recognition breakfast on Nov. 12, starting at 9 a.m.
Nov. 04, 2021 /
POTTSVILLE - Today, Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill); Rosemary M. Brown (R- Monroe/Pike), chairwoman of the House Urban Affairs Committee; and members of the committee met with representatives of the Pottsville Blight Task Force, as well as other local officials, to discuss the negative impact blight has caused in Schuylkill County and possible solutions to improve the surrounding communities.
Nov. 04, 2021 /
GREENVILLE – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) hosted a panel consisting of leaders from manufacturing, technology and economic development companies who testified before the House Majority Policy Committee on Thursday to discuss how to advance the economy in Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Nov. 03, 2021 /
HARRISBURG — House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee (ERE) Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene a voting meeting to advance Senate Concurrent Regulatory Review Resolution No. 1 to disapprove and reject Gov. Tom Wolf’s rogue executive actions to enter Pennsylvania into the multi-state Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
Nov. 03, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery) offered the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement to grant state employees five days off – or receive an equivalent paid bonus – in exchange for getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Nov. 03, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Paul Schemel and the House Government Committee Subcommittee on Government Integrity & Transparency will host a hearing on “Commonwealth Transparency 101: Sunshine Act, the Right-to-Know Law, the Ethics Act and Per Diems.” Testifiers include personnel from the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission, Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association and Pennsylvania Office of Open Records.
Nov. 03, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) will take part in a news conference highlighting the activation of several wireless communications sites in Tioga County to improve public safety and enhance connectivity in the Northern Tier.
Nov. 03, 2021 /
HARRISBURG –Reps. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill), Joe Kerwin (R- Schuylkill/Dauphin) and Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) announced that House Resolution 99 is expected to receive a vote by the full House on Wednesday, Nov. 10.
Nov. 03, 2021 /
Discussion will focus on pending legislation to align Pennsylvania’s laws with HIPAA and improve delivery of whole person care
Nov. 03, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) will be hosting a luncheon for Butler County Veterans. This event is a celebration of patriotism, heroism and sacrifice for veterans of the 11th Legislative District. More than 200 veterans are expected to attend the event.
Nov. 03, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) released the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to offer five days of “verification leave” to be used between Dec. 20, 2021, and March 31, 2022, if an administration employee provides proof that they received the COVID-19 vaccine. Any leave time not used by these employees will be paid back to them.