Apr. 14, 2021 /
![Brown Speaks on Importance of Continued Inclusivity When Taking Legislative Action]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) released the following statement regarding proposed ballot questions, who is able to vote at the polls in the May 18 primary elections and the importance of continued governmental branch inclusivity when decisions are being made that will affect the entirety of the Commonwealth.
Apr. 13, 2021 /
![Gaydos Cosponsors Legislation to Eliminate Death Tax]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), along with Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland), has introduced House Bill 1148, legislation that would eliminate the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax, otherwise known as the “death tax.”
Apr. 12, 2021 /
![Statement from Speaker Bryan Cutler]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement:
Apr. 12, 2021 /
![Kerwin, Twardzik Joined by White Meet with Local Business Leaders Affected by COVID-19 Restrictions]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin/Schuylkill) and Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) along with House Majority Caucus Secretary Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) held a roundtable discussion with local business leaders affected by the governor’s COVID-19 restrictions and the impacts they have experienced.
Apr. 09, 2021 /
![New Performance Venue Grant Program Now Accepting Applications, Says Kaufer]()
HARRISBURG – To continue providing needed relief for hurting Pennsylvania businesses, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced the opening of a federally funded relief program for performance venues, museums and movie theaters.
Apr. 09, 2021 /
![Bipartisan Group of Legislators Challenge Process Taken by P3 Board]()
HARRISBURG – In a letter to PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian sent on March 24, a bipartisan group of legislators – Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), Anita Kulik (D-Allegheny), Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) and Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) – questioned the process and resolution the Public Private Partnership Board (P3) used to announce plans to toll nine Pennsylvania bridges.
Apr. 08, 2021 /
![Grant Program for Performance Venues Opens Today, Saylor Says]()
HARRISBURG – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Stan Saylor (R-York) today announced the opening of a federally funded relief program for performance venues, museums and movie theaters:
Apr. 08, 2021 /
![Greiner Applauds Passage of Legislation to Extend Tax Return Deadlines]()
HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation authored by Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) on Wednesday to change the due date of state corporate tax returns from 30 days after the due date of the federal return, to the 15th day of the month following the due date of the federal return.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![Rapp, PA House Health Committee to Begin Series of Hearings on Abortion, Pro-Life Issues]()
WHAT: PA House Health Committee Majority Chair Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) will convene the first in a series of public hearings focusing on Abortion and Pro-Life Issues.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
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HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives was in voting session from April 5-7, and the Republican Caucus continued advancing its priorities of providing for an economic recovery, protecting families and reforming government for the benefit of Pennsylvanians, House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) said Wednesday.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![House Unanimously Passes Boback Bill Updating Family Caregiver Support Act]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) announced the unanimous House passage of her bill, House Bill 464, that would expand the criteria of the Family Caregiver Support Program to mirror federal eligibility standards.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![House Passes Bill to Aid Nonprofit, Volunteer First Responder Organizations, Metzgar Says]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today passed House Bill 290, which would allow the online operation and reveal of contest winners of raffles and drawings for nonprofit and first responder organizations, which is not allowed under current law. This change would expire upon the conclusion of the COVID-19 disaster emergency or May 1, 2022, whichever happens later.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![Causer Supports Bill to Aid Fire, Ambulance Company Fundraising]()
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the fundraising challenges fire and ambulance companies, as well as other nonprofit organizations, have faced due to COVID-19, the state House has approved legislation to expand online fundraising options, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint).
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![Ryan Bill for Bipartisan Study to Ensure PA Solvency Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – By a vote of 113-88, the House today advanced legislation sponsored by Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) that would establish a bipartisan Keystone Solvency Operating Study (SOS) Commission to help improve the Commonwealth’s financial standing and outlook.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![House State Government Committee Hearing on How Other States Conduct Elections]()
WHAT: Knowing Pennsylvania can learn from other states, the topic of the next House State Government Committee hearing on the election process will be an overview of how other states conduct elections.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![House Approves Grove Bill to Expand Cost-Saving Practice]()
HARRISBURG – Continuing efforts to be responsible and good stewards of taxpayer dollars, and to ensure every cent is wisely spent, the House today approved House Bill 39, authored by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover).
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![Dowling Applauds Passage of Bill to Help Fire and Ambulance Companies, Other Nonprofit Groups]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) joined an overwhelming majority in the state House Wednesday in voting for a bill to help the state’s fire and ambulance companies, veterans and other service organizations with fundraising.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![Labs Supports Changes in Addiction Treatment Procedures to Increase Recovery Rates]()
HARRISBURG - As a member of the House Human Services Committee, Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) this week voted in support of a package of legislation aimed at supporting and strengthening addiction recovery process in treatment facilities.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![House Sends Keefer Shawn’s Law Bill to Senate for Approval]()
HARRISBURG ¬– The House today approved legislation by Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg) to hold those who instruct, cause or solicit another person to commit suicide accountable for their actions.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![Ecker Bill to Retain COVID-19 Records Approved by House]()
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation by Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) to ensure records relating to COVID-19 are retained for an extended period of time.