Mar. 29, 2022 /
![Committee to Discuss Resolution Related to Charter Regulation]()
WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a voting meeting to discuss and consider a concurrent resolution disapproving the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s regulation on charter and cyber charter schools.
Mar. 29, 2022 /
![Fairness in Women’s Sports Act Gains Momentum in State House]()
HARRISBURG – In a move to support women’s rights in competitive sports, the House Education Committee today approved the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act (House Bill 972), announced prime sponsors and former school athletes Reps. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland), Martina White (R-Philadelphia), Dawn Keefer (R-York), Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Centre) and Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny).
Mar. 29, 2022 /
![Owlett Bill to Offer Lifeline Scholarships to Students in Struggling Schools Earns Committee Approval]()
HARRISBURG – A bill that would provide scholarships to students attending the lowest performing schools in the Commonwealth has been approved by the House Education Committee, said Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter), prime sponsor of the measure.
Mar. 29, 2022 /
![Policy Committee Hearing Highlights Need for Multi-pronged Approach to Improving Cybersecurity in PA]()
HARRISBURG – Prioritizing cybersecurity standards and innovation, improving communication and encouraging the next generation of “cyber defenders” were among recommendations offered to lawmakers at a House Majority Policy Committee hearing at the state Capitol on Monday.
Mar. 28, 2022 /
![Smith Legislation Would Remove Resource Consuming Permitting Requirements from Stream Maintenance Projects]()
PUNXSUTAWNEY - Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced today that he is prime sponsoring legislation to eliminate permitting requirements from stream maintenance activities conducted 50 feet or less upstream or downstream from a bridge or culvert (House Bill 2410).
Mar. 28, 2022 /
![Chairman Metcalfe, ERE Committee Advance Measures to Expand Energy Independence, Unleash PA’s Full Potential to Power Free World]()
HARRISBURG — House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) convened a voting meeting on Monday to consider several pieces of legislation and resolutions seeking to maximize energy independence, significantly ramp up domestic energy production across the Commonwealth and unleash Pennsylvania’s full potential to power America’s free world allies:
Mar. 28, 2022 /
![Committee Advances Owlett Bill to Boost PA Energy Production, Reduce Dependence on Russia]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett’s (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) proposal to help boost energy production in the Commonwealth was approved by the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Monday and now advances to the full House for consideration.
Mar. 28, 2022 /
![Lawrence Bills Aim to Help PA’s Struggling Dairy Industry]()
WHAT: At a Capitol news conference on Wednesday, Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster) and fellow advocates for Pennsylvania’s dairy industry will outline a package of bills Lawrence is sponsoring to help struggling farmers.
Mar. 28, 2022 /
![State Government Committee to Take Up Bills]()
WHAT: The House State Government Committee is back in action tomorrow when it’ll meet to vote on several bills. The committee will take up the following bills:
Mar. 28, 2022 /
![Armanini Proposal Cuts Red Tape in Stream Maintenance Efforts]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) is part of a legislative effort to confront the difficulty faced by local municipalities when attempting to maintain waterways in their jurisdiction and address the threat of flooding.
Mar. 28, 2022 /
![Protecting Lives and Livelihoods: Lawmakers Unveil Package of Bills to Address Stream Maintenance, Help Prevent Flooding]()
HARRISBURG – A group of lawmakers from the Northern Tier, as well as central and western Pennsylvania, will soon introduce a package of bills aimed at improving communities’ abilities to clear creeks and streams to help prevent flooding and protect lives and property.
Mar. 28, 2022 /
![Pickett’s Bill Part of Legislative Package to Address Stream Maintenance and Protect Communities]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), along with other lawmakers from the Northern Tier and across Pennsylvania, are sponsoring a package of bills that would give local governments greater control over waterway improvements that help to prevent flooding and protect lives and property.
Mar. 28, 2022 /
![O’Neal to Introduce Bill to Help Address Stream Maintenance, Prevent Flooding]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced he will soon join some of his colleagues in introducing legislation as part of a package of bills to enhance a community’s ability to clear creeks and streams to help limit flooding and protect lives and property.
Mar. 28, 2022 /
![Protecting Lives and Property, Holding DEP Accountable]()
HARRISBURG- Flooding and lack of stream maintenance has burdened communities throughout the Commonwealth for years. In light of these issues, a group of lawmakers from the Northern Tier as well the Central and Western regions have come together to introduce a package of bills aimed at improving communities’ abilities to clear creeks and streams to help prevent flooding, which will protect lives and property.
Mar. 28, 2022 /
![Committee to Consider Two Education Bills]()
WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a voting meeting to consider two proposals on a variety of education topics.
Mar. 28, 2022 /
![Hershey Bill Dovetails with Efforts to Address Stream Maintenance, Help Prevent Flooding]()
HARRISBURG – As part of an effort to help prevent flooding, Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) joined with seven other lawmakers today to introduce a package of legislation that would clear streams and creeks across the state.
Mar. 25, 2022 /
![Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Cybersecurity in PA]()
WHAT: Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee, and Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), Republican chair of the House Cybersecurity Caucus, are co-hosting a hearing to discuss cybersecurity in Pennsylvania.
Mar. 25, 2022 / Press Release
![Unleash the Power of Pennsylvania]()
The Russian invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine sparked outraged throughout the world. It has also led to high prices at the gas pumps, as well as higher heating bills for those with natural gas due to volatility in the energy market.
Mar. 25, 2022 /
![Hershey Introduces Measures to Lower Property Tax Bills]()
HARRISBURG – Responding to daily conversations he has with constituents about high property tax rates, Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) this week introduced legislation that could lead to lowered bills for homeowners.
Mar. 25, 2022 /
![Metcalfe, ERE Committee to Advance Energy Independence, Domestic Production Expansion Measures]()
WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene a voting meeting to advance several pieces of legislation and resolutions to expand Pennsylvania’s energy independence, significantly ramp up domestic energy production across the Commonwealth, and to offer America’s free world allies the opportunity to reject national security-jeopardizing, Russian energy imports.