Jan. 04, 2022 / Press Release
DOVER – The further development of a community park in Dover Township will go ahead after the township received a $250,000 grant through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) announced today.
Dec. 30, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – A fair, accountable and transparent government is non-negotiable, and the same concept holds true for “The People’s” redistricting process, said Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette).
Dec. 17, 2021 / Press Release
Dec. 16, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Fighting to ensure the balance of power and election integrity in the Commonwealth, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) voted with a majority in the House today to advance proposed constitutional amendments to address these issues by providing the people with the opportunity to exercise their voice in government.
Dec. 14, 2021 / Press Release
WHAT: The House State Government Committee will hold a hearing to vote on a preliminary plan for congressional redistricting. The preliminary plan is a citizen map, which was submitted through the committee’s online mapping tool by Lehigh County resident Amanda Holt.
Dec. 14, 2021 / Press Release
WHAT: The House State Government Committee will hold a hearing to vote on a preliminary plan for congressional redistricting. The preliminary plan is a citizen map, which was submitted through the committee’s online mapping tool by Lehigh County resident Amanda Holt.
Dec. 06, 2021 / Press Release
Nov. 23, 2021 / Press Release
For months during the COVID-19 pandemic, we heard from the Wolf administration, namely the governor and former Secretary of Health Rachel Levine, that we must trust the science…trust the data. And I fully agree. Science and data must drive policy, whether it be in response to a global pandemic or other bills before the General Assembly.
Nov. 18, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today advanced an amended version of the Voting Rights Protection Act (House Bill 1800), setting up a final vote in December to modernize Pennsylvania’s election system, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover), chairman of the House State Government Committee.
Nov. 10, 2021 / Press Release
Pennsylvania operates two election methods during every election: in-person voting and mail-in voting. While in-person voting went smoothly this past election, issues with mail-in voting still plague the Commonwealth. Prior to Election Day, we saw counties send out ballots and instructions which were inaccurate.
Nov. 10, 2021 / Press Release
Oct. 28, 2021 / Press Release
My first job was washing dishes in a diner, and I still remember how proud I was to receive my first paycheck. Though it has been a couple decades since I joined the workforce, I still carry with me the valuable lessons I learned as a teenager at that job.
Oct. 11, 2021 / Press Release
Oct. 08, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – The Lancaster GOP House Delegation, House Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) and Reps. Mindy Fee (R-Manheim), Keith J. Greiner (R-Upper Leacock), Dave Hickernell (R-West Donegal), Brett Miller (R-East Hempfield), Steve Mentzer (R-Lititz) and Dave Zimmerman (R-East Earl), are calling on the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) to cease sending letters to school children stating that they have determined the child has had a “close contact” with a person that has COVID-19 and if they do not do as the letter instructs then legal action will be taken against them.
Sep. 24, 2021 / Press Release
Sep. 21, 2021 / Press Release
MONTROSE – Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R- Susquehanna/Wayne) and Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) are co-hosting a Concealed Carry Castle Doctrine Seminar in Montrose on Thursday, Oct. 14.
Sep. 15, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement that he has formed an advisory council to provide guidance during his review of the congressional redistricting plan to be developed and passed by the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
Sep. 10, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) is joining House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) and state Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) in introducing legislation to establish a statewide tracking system for sexual assault evidence administered jointly by the Pennsylvania State Police and the Department of Health.
Sep. 10, 2021 / Press Release
Aug. 27, 2021 / Press Release
Every 10 years, state officials are required to redraw state General Assembly and congressional seats. Though this may sound like a just a step in the legislative process, it has a great impact on you.