White Criticizes Delaying the Reopening of Schools

Feb. 22, 2021 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) today rejected the decision to delay opening Philadelphia’s public schools as another sign there is no effective plan to return children to class following the shutdowns caused by COVID-19.

Sonney to Host Hearings on COVID-19 Impact on Education

Feb. 22, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, will hold two days of public hearings to gather information on the impact COVID-19 has had on Pennsylvania’s elementary and secondary schools, as well as institutions of higher education. The first day will focus on K-12 education with the second day on higher education.

Dowling Opposes Wolf Bridge Tolling Plan

Feb. 19, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) issued the following statement opposing a proposal by the Wolf administration to charge tolls for the use of nine bridges across the Commonwealth, including one on Interstate 79 in Allegheny County.

Vaccine Distribution Remains Critical as Wolf Demands Record Tax Hike

Feb. 19, 2021 /

While much of the media and public conversation in Pennsylvania swirls with concern and uncertainty about obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Wolf on Wednesday used his annual budget address to propose the highest Personal Income Tax hike in Pennsylvania history.

$6.2 Million in Grants for Lancaster Restaurant, Hospitality Businesses

Feb. 19, 2021 /

My office continues to receive calls from folks who are unable to get the unemployment benefits they deserve and small business owners struggling to stay alive as a result of the ongoing pandemic. In an effort to help these individuals, I recently voted to approve a comprehensive COVID-19 relief package that will bring some relief to Lancaster County.

Delozier Reacts to I-83 Bridge Tolling Plan

Feb. 19, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) issued the following statement in reaction to PennDOT’s announcement of its intent to pursue tolling select bridges across the Commonwealth, including the Interstate 83 bridge that crosses the Susquehanna River, often referred to as the South Bridge:

Toohil Troubled by Latest Vaccine Snafu

Feb. 18, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) issued the following statement regarding the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s announcement that tens of thousands of second doses of the Moderna vaccine were recently administered as first doses by mistake, resulting in a vaccination delay for more than 100,000 Pennsylvania residents.

Ortitay Shocked, Opposed to Wolf’s Bridge Tolling Plan

Feb. 18, 2021 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to toll nine bridges across the state, including the I-79 bridge near the Bridgeville exit:

Mihalek Proposes Tax Changes to Boost Economic Recovery

Feb. 17, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) was appointed to the House Appropriations Committee for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. She is working to create a responsible budget that limits state spending and does not raise any taxes. Mihalek issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed budget and what she is proposing instead: