May. 21, 2021 /
![Heffley Co-Sponsors Legislation to Restore PennDOT Services to Rural Communities]()
WEISSPORT – Calling their continued closure a huge inconvenience for rural residents, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announced his co-sponsorship of legislation that would force the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to resume full services at its travel sites across the Commonwealth, including the one located in Lehighton.
May. 20, 2021 /
![Causer Bill to Support Hardwoods Forestry Industry Now Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer’s (R-Turtlepoint) legislation to support the state’s forestry industry has been signed into law. Act 14 of 2021 will expand membership on the state’s Hardwoods Development Council.
May. 20, 2021 /
![Ortitay Issues Statement Regarding DOH’s Decision to Terminate Contact Tracing Contract]()
BRIDGEVILLE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s (DOH) decision to terminate Insight Global’s contract to conduct contact tracing for the Commonwealth. Last month, a WPXI investigation revealed more than 70,000 Pennsylvanians have had their personal information accessible on the internet after answering calls from Insight Global employees:
May. 19, 2021 /
![Struzzi Supports Legislation to Fully Restore PennDOT Services to Rural Areas]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced his support of legislation that would restore the full array of driver and vehicle services to rural communities like Indiana.
May. 19, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) commented on Pennsylvania voters approving three amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution:
May. 18, 2021 /
![Benninghoff, Grove Comment on Reported Voting Issues]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) and House State Government Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) made the following comment on reported voting issues occurring in various Pennsylvania counties:
May. 17, 2021 /
![Senate President Pro Tempore Corman, Speaker Cutler Unveil New Transparency, Ethical Standards for Lobbyists]()
HARRISBURG – Lobbyists would be subject to new openness, transparency and ethical conduct requirements and would have less influence in state government under a legislative proposal unveiled today by Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Bellefonte) and Speaker of House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster).
May. 17, 2021 /
![Bernstine Introduces Constitutional Carry Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today introduced “constitutional carry” legislation, which would no longer require law-abiding citizens to obtain a government-issued license to carry a concealed firearm in Pennsylvania.
May. 17, 2021 /
![Oberlander Seeks Reopening of PennDOT Travel Sites]()
CLARION – Calling it a disservice to rural residents, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) said today that she is co-sponsoring legislation that would force PennDOT to resume full services at its travel sites across the state, including those in Clarion and West Kittanning.
May. 17, 2021 /
![Gaydos Introduces Bill to Support Tactical EMS Providers]()
HARRISBURG – Marking National EMS Week from May 16-20, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) has introduced legislation that would better support the work of tactical emergency medical services (EMS) providers.
May. 17, 2021 /
![Rigby to Host Majority Policy Committee Hearing on Rebounding From COVID-19]()
WHAT: Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) will be joined by House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and members of the committee for a hearing with area businesses and organizations about the challenges they face in rebounding from COVID-19 mitigation orders.
May. 17, 2021 /
![Owlett to PennDOT: Rural PA Deserves Better]()
WELLSBORO – Frustrated by PennDOT’s ongoing failure to commit to restoring the full array of driver and vehicle services to rural communities like the ones he represents, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) will soon introduce legislation forcing the agency into action.
May. 17, 2021 /
![Gaydos Introduces Advanced Manufacturing Legislation to Build Stronger, Better Economy]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today introduced legislation to support advanced manufacturing technologies by incentivizing investments in equipment, infrastructure and retention of top-tier talent.
May. 14, 2021 /
![Gaydos Introduces Advanced Manufacturing Legislation to Build Stronger, Better Economy]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today introduced legislation to support advanced manufacturing technologies by incentivizing investments in equipment, infrastructure and retention of top-tier talent.
May. 14, 2021 /
![Kaufer, Peifer Host Informational Hearing on New Transportation Funding Program Proposal]()
KINGSTON – Seeking to reengage economic investments in the Commonwealth, Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), chairman of the House Finance Tax Modernization and Reform Subcommittee, and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne), chairman of the House Finance Committee, held an informational hearing regarding Kaufer’s House Bill 1177, which would establish the Transportation Reinvestment and Improvement Program and Transportation Reinvestment and Improvement Program Fund.
May. 13, 2021 /
![Mercuri, Williams to Attend Discussion on Funding Needs Facing EMS Providers]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny), Sen. Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) and local elected officials will attend a discussion about the critical needs facing ambulance companies in Pennsylvania. The event will highlight the need for the public’s involvement to ensure that emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are able to serve in the future.
May. 13, 2021 /
![Struzzi Legislation Continues Commitment to Prevent Overdose Deaths]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today introduced harm prevention legislation that will help reduce overdose deaths in Pennsylvania.
May. 11, 2021 /
![Ecker Issues Statement on Senate Advancing His Transparency Bill]()
HARRISBURG – The Senate State Government Committee today advanced legislation by Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) to protect vital records relating to the COVID-19 pandemic from being destroyed before they can be fully examined. Ecker issued the following statement:
May. 10, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – House State Government Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) today released a report on the committee’s months-long comprehensive hearings on Pennsylvania’s election process and its 84-year-old election law.
May. 10, 2021 /
![Threats Will Not Stop Pennsylvania’s Farmers]()
Pennsylvania’s farmers know what it is like to face a challenge. Supply chain, international market fluctuations and the weather can impact decisions every day and sometimes every hour. A “disaster” to a farmer can arrive in many different forms, none of which need to be declared by the government.