Mar. 10, 2021 /
![Struzzi Legislation Paves Road to Recovery for Vital Businesses]()
HARRISBURG – Emphasizing the need for across-the-board relief for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Jim Struzzi(R-Indiana) is introducing legislation that would address his desire to stand up for entertainment-related job creators.
Mar. 10, 2021 /
![Department of Labor and Industry Responds to UC Complaints Raised During House Appropriations Committee Hearings]()
HARRISBURG – Today the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry announced plans to add at least 500 new customer service representatives to improve upon the existing backlog of claims.
Mar. 09, 2021 /
INDIANA TOWNSHIP – Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland), in a partnership with House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), hosted a hearing to receive testimony from local business owners and economic development leaders on how the economy can be regrown in the southwestern region of the state. Solutions will be used to inform legislation to help the area “Build Back Better.”
Mar. 09, 2021 /
![House State Government Committee Hearing to Review Certification and Operation of Voting Machines]()
WHAT: As the House State Government Committee continues its investigative hearings on Pennsylvania’s election system, members will receive information about the certification and operation of voting machines, which will include demonstrations of the machines.
Mar. 08, 2021 /
![Southeast House Republican Delegation Demands National Guard Take Over Distribution, Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine]()
HARRISBURG—The Republican Southeast House delegation today demanded the administration give the responsibility and authority for allocating and distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to the Pennsylvania National Guard.
Mar. 08, 2021 /
![House State Government Committee to Hold First Hearing on Administration’s Response to COVID-19]()
WHAT: The House State Government Committee will hold a hearing on the lack of government transparency and how Right-to-Know Requests went unanswered by the Wolf administration during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar. 05, 2021 /
![Lewis DelRosso, Others to Hear from Local Business Owners About Rebuilding Economy]()
WHAT: Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland), in a partnership with House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), will host a hearing to receive testimony from local business owners and economic development leaders on how the economy can be regrown in the southwestern region of the state. Solutions will focus on how the area can “Build Back Better.”
Mar. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – At a budget hearing Thursday at the state Capitol, Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, questioned Budget Secretary Jen Swails on Gov. Tom Wolf’s failure to address COVID-19 vaccinations in his recently released budget proposal.
Mar. 05, 2021 /
![Governor Uses Delay Tactics After Ortitay Requests Information about Failure to Advertise Ballot Question]()
HARRISBURG – Despite pledging to run a transparent government, Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration said it needs more time to review a Right-to-Know request filed by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) related to communications surrounding the administration’s failure to advertise a constitutional amendment that would have given victims of childhood sexual abuse recourse in civil court.
Mar. 04, 2021 /
![Wolf’s Budget Reflects the Wrong Priorities for Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – Today the House Appropriations Committee concluded three weeks of budget hearings by hearing testimony from the governor’s Budget secretary:
Mar. 04, 2021 /
![Bucks Delegation to Introduce Legislation to Require COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution by Population]()
HARRISURG—Republican legislators from Bucks County have introduced legislation to require COVID-19 vaccines be distributed to counties based on population.
Mar. 04, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackwanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, held informational meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday with agency stakeholders.
Mar. 03, 2021 /
![Governor’s Budget Would Further Harm Struggling Employers, Causer Says]()
HARRISBURG – The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), heard testimony Wednesday reaffirming the potentially devastating economic impacts of Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal on businesses already struggling due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar. 03, 2021 /
![Cost Overruns a Concern Once Again at DHS Budget Hearing]()
HARRISBURG – Today the House Appropriations Committee heard from the Department of Human Services (DHS). Here are the key takeaways from the day. DHS’s strategy to continuous cost overruns is to throw hands in the air....
Mar. 03, 2021 /
![Gleim Substitute Teacher Bill Heads Toward Full House Vote]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) that would address the state’s substitute teacher crises was approved unanimously by the House Education Committee on Tuesday.
Mar. 03, 2021 /
![Governor Signs O’Neal Bill to Use National Guard to Coordinate Vaccination Deployment, Administration]()
HARRISBURG – The governor today signed into law legislation authored by Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) that will have the Pennsylvania National Guard assist with the distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccinations throughout the Commonwealth.
Mar. 03, 2021 /
![Gaydos to Introduce Resolution to Study Common Interest Owned Communities]()
HARRISBURG – To help ensure fairness for homeowners, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today introduced House Resolution 69 that would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study common interest owned communities (CIOCs). Specifically, the study would focus on the impact the communities have on local governments and Pennsylvania, the challenges facing the residents and governing bodies of these CIOCs, and opportunities for the Commonwealth to assist local governments and CIOCs to deliver adequate services to their residents at an affordable cost.
Mar. 03, 2021 /
![House State Government Committee Hearing to Review Voter Registration Process]()
WHAT: As the House State Government Committee continues its investigative hearings on Pennsylvania’s election system, members will hear from state and local officials on voter registration in the Commonwealth.
Mar. 02, 2021 /
![Lawmakers Express Frustration with Unemployment Delays During Budget Hearing with Labor and Industry]()
HARRISBURG – Today the House Appropriations Committee heard from the Department of Labor Industry (L&I). Here are the key takeaways from the day:
Mar. 02, 2021 /
![House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee to Meet with Agency Stakeholders]()
WHAT: Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will be holding an informational meeting with agency stakeholders to discuss their legislative priorities for the 2021-22 legislative session.