Nov. 09, 2021 /
![People Have Right to Restore Balance in Constitution, Speaker Says]()
HARRISBURG – Continuing efforts by the General Assembly to ensure no single person, authority or interest can outweigh the voices of the people of the Commonwealth, Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and Sen. Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster) are introducing two amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution that would restore the balance of power to the three-branch system of governing.
Nov. 09, 2021 /
![Sankey, Armanini Release Statement on Passage of Anti-RGGI Resolution]()
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) and Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) issued a statement in reaction to Monday’s vote by the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on a concurrent resolution that disapproves of the Environmental Quality Board’s support for Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to enroll Pennsylvania in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), which would place a carbon tax on existing coal-fired and natural gas-fired electric providers:
Nov. 08, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, joined by members of the committee, Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) and Adjutant General Mark Schindler, today stand in support of veterans across the Commonwealth by announcing a Veterans Day package of bills running in the House of Representatives this week.
Nov. 08, 2021 /
![Mackenzie’s ‘Mugshot Website’ Bill Gains House Approval]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh), that would make it a crime in Pennsylvania to publish or disseminate booking photographs or mugshots for commercial use, passed overwhelmingly in the House of Representatives today. House Bill 1736 will next be considered by the Senate.
Nov. 08, 2021 /
![Ecker Unveils Bill to Aid Fire Companies, Cut Red Tape]()
HARRISBURG – After hearing from local fire companies that were blindsided by fees and audits on fundraising efforts, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) introduced legislation to aid volunteer fire companies by ensuring more money raised through fundraising actually goes to the companies.
Nov. 08, 2021 /
![Mackenzie to Lead Hearing on Congressional Term Limits Tuesday]()
WHAT: Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh), majority chairman of the House State Government Subcommittee on Campaign Finance and Elections, will lead a hearing on the topic of Congressional term limits. Establishing term limits for elected members of Congress would require a constitutional amendment, which could be enacted through a constitutional convention called for under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. Recent polls show an overwhelming majority of voters support term limits for U.S. senators and representatives.
Nov. 08, 2021 /
![House Advances Topper Legislation to Give Families More Education Options]()
HARRISBURG – Recognizing that education is not a one-size fits all solution for every child, the House today advanced legislation by Rep. Jesse Topper’s (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) to give parents and students the ability to design a more individualized educational model.
Nov. 08, 2021 /
![Grove: Pennsylvanians Can Now Submit, Draw Congressional District Maps for Consideration]()
HARRISBURG – Taking another significant step in the most transparent and accountable congressional redistricting process in Pennsylvania history, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) announced that residents can now draw and submit their own congressional district maps for consideration at www.paredistricting.com.
Nov. 08, 2021 /
![Nelson, Owlett and Struzzi: Elimination of Private Election Funds Bill Advances to House]()
HARRISBURG – Addressing an issue revealed during the 2020 election, the House State Government Committee advanced legislation authored by Reps. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland), Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) and Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) to prohibit all county election officials and the secretary of Commonwealth from accepting private contributions and donations to administer elections.
Nov. 08, 2021 /
![Grove: State Government Committee Advances Key Election Reform Bills]()
HARRISBURG ¬– Continuing its efforts to modernize and secure Pennsylvania’s elections, the House State Government Committee advances a slate of three bills during its meeting today, its chairman, Seth Grove (R-York) announced.
Nov. 08, 2021 /
![House and Senate Leaders to Announce Next Steps in Restoring Balance of Power]()
WHAT: Brief Press Conference to introduce constitutional amendments to restore balance of regulatory authority between executive and legislative branches of Pennsylvania government.
Nov. 08, 2021 /
![Cutler’s Election Integrity and Transparency Bill Passes Committee]()
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 /
![Kauffman Leads House Judiciary Committee in Voting Meeting]()
WHAT: The House Judiciary Committee will vote on several bills currently before the committee:
Nov. 05, 2021 /
![House Members to Offer Details of Support for Veterans Bill Package]()
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 /
![Metcalfe, ERE Committee to Consider Consequences of Adopting California-Style Diesel Truck Emissions Regulation]()
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 /
![Dowling Bill to Aid Bar, Restaurant Owners Now Law]()
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 /
![State Legislators Question Private Funding of Elections]()
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 /
![State Government Committee to Take Up Election-Related Legislation and Additional Bills]()
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 /
![Twardzik Welcomes House Urban Affairs Committee to 123rd District to Discuss Blight Remediation]()
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 /
![Wentling Hosts Hearing on Economic Development in Northwestern Pennsylvania]()
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.