Mackenzie Named House Republican Deputy Whip

Dec. 22, 2020 /

HARRISBURG - House Majority Whip, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Armstrong/Clarion/Forest), has named Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) to serve as a deputy whip in the 2021-22 Legislative Session, which begins in January.

Mercuri Calls for Reprieve from Christmas Shutdown

Dec. 22, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) today sent a letter imploring Gov. Tom Wolf to reconsider his Christmas shutdown order and calling on Attorney General Josh Shapiro not to enforce the order while it’s still in effect.

Puskaric to Introduce Legislation to End Voter Fraud in PA

Dec. 22, 2020 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) will be introducing three bills to address the critical need to reform our election process. The legislation will be dealing with auditing the voter’s roles, abolishing the “no-excuse” mail-in vote and to make Election Day (primary and general) a statewide holiday.

COVID-19 Vaccine Has Arrived in PA - by Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams)

Dec. 21, 2020 /

After nearly a year and more than 320,000 deaths from COVID-19, we have finally received some promising news. Two new vaccines have now been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for distribution in the United States. In fact, the first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine have already begun arriving in the Commonwealth.

Bucks Delegation Backs Legislation to Restore Hospitality Industry

Dec. 18, 2020 /

HARRISBURG—The Bucks County Republican House Delegation has co-sponsored legislation crafted by Rep. Todd Polinchock (R-Chalfont) to create a new grant program to relieve Pennsylvania’s hospitality industry of the burdens precipitated by the governor’s latest restrictions.

COVID-19 Testing Sites and Vaccination Update

Dec. 18, 2020 /

You are encouraged to help limit the spread of the virus by practicing good hygiene, such as hand washing; wearing a mask or other type of face covering; and maintaining a safe distance of at least 6 feet from others. By slowing the spread of the virus, we can ensure our hospitals and health care systems aren’t further overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients.

Pickett Encouraged by Federal Funding Allocation for Broadband Expansion in Rural Pennsylvania

Dec. 18, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s recent success in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Auction is an encouraging and significant step toward expanding high-speed internet service to unserved and underserved areas of the state, including parts of the 110th Legislative District, according to Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna.)

Gleim Named to House Majority GOP Whip Team

Dec. 18, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – House Majority Whip, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Armstrong/Clarion/Forest), has named Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) to serve as a deputy whip in the 2021-22 Legislative Session, which begins in January.

Cox Worries Labor and Industry Focus on COVID-19 Enforcement Could Harm Unemployed Workers and Their Families

Dec. 18, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – With thousands of unemployed Pennsylvanians still waiting for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to process their unemployment compensation claims, House Labor and Industry Committee Chairman Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) this week was dismayed to learn some department staff are focused on enforcing COVID-19 restrictions on employers rather than helping unemployed workers.

Metcalfe Petition Nears Threshold for Special Session on Election Issues

Dec. 17, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Pursuant to Article II, Section 4 of the Pennsylvania Constitution which states that “Special sessions shall be called by the governor on petition of a majority of the members elected to each House,” Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) congratulated the 78 House members and 12 Senators who have signed on to his petition to convene a Special Session on Election Issues.

COVID-19 Vaccine Now Enroute to Pennsylvania Hospitals

Dec. 15, 2020 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-Montgomery/Chester) announced today that shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine have begun to arrive in Pennsylvania and will soon arrive at area hospitals.

Rader Announces District Office Changes

Dec. 14, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to safely and efficiently assist residents of the 176th Legislative District, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) has limited visits to his district office in Effort to those by appointment only. Residents should call 570-620-4341 first to set up a time to meet with a staff member. The Effort office is located at 2785 Route 115, Suite 103.

Thomas to Reintroduce Legislation to Create State Registry of Medical Directors

Dec. 14, 2020 /

HARRISBURG—As Pennsylvania prepares to distribute COVID-19 vaccines and inoculate residents of long-term care facilities, Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) will reintroduce legislation to require the establishment of a registry of medical directors in nursing homes, personal care homes and assisted living facilities.

Staats Named PA House Majority Deputy Whip for 2021-22

Dec. 11, 2020 /

HARRISBURG - House Majority Whip, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Armstrong/Clarion/Forest), has named Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) to serve as deputy whip in the 2021-22 Legislative Session, which begins in January.