SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening and New Guidance, Saylor Says

Jan. 12, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, has announce that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of Jan. 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans on Monday, Jan. 11, and Second Draw PPP Loans on Wednesday, Jan. 13.

Polinchock Announces Committee Assignments for 2021-22 Session

Jan. 12, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks), has been named to four standing committees with the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. They are Gaming Oversight, Human Services, Professional Licensure, and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness.

House Republicans Prioritizing Economic Recovery Policy in New Session

Jan. 12, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) announced at a Tuesday press conference at the state Capitol the formation of a caucus task force that will examine and develop economic recovery policy for the current legislative session.

Moul Named Chairman of House Agriculture Committee, Member of Tourism Committee

Jan. 12, 2021 /

HARRISBURG ? House Republican leaders have announced committee assignments for the 2021-22 Legislative Session, naming Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. Moul, who this month began his eighth term in the House, will also serve on the Tourism and Recreational Development Committee, of which he has been a member since his election to the House.

Staats Reappointed to Key House Committees in New Session

Jan. 12, 2021 /

HARRISBURG - House Republican leaders announced committee assignments for the 2021-22 Legislative Session, reappointing Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) to the Education, Finance, Liquor Control and State Government committees. Staats was also recently named a majority deputy whip in the new session.

Kaufer to Lead House Economic Recovery Task Force

Jan. 12, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) stood alongside House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Center/Mifflin) and other House members at the state Capitol Tuesday as they announced the launch of the House Economic Recovery Task Force which Kaufer will be leading.

Twardzik Appointed to Four Committees

Jan. 12, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) has announced his assignment to the Children and Youth, Commerce, Education and Urban Affairs committees for the 2021-22 Legislative Session.

Williams Appointed to Veterans Affairs Committee

Jan. 12, 2021 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Craig Williams (R-Chester/Delaware), a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and former federal prosecutor for the Department of Justice has been appointed to the House Veteran Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Helm Announces Gaming Oversight Committee Chairmanship

Jan. 12, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) today announced that she has been named chairman of the House Gaming Oversight Committee for the 2021-22 session. Helm was also appointed a member of the House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee.

Lewis DelRosso Announces Committee Assignments for 2021-22 Legislative Session

Jan. 12, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland) was assigned to serve on four standing House committees during the 2021-22 Legislative Session: Aging and Older Adult Services, Gaming Oversight, Human Services and Urban Affairs. The committees provide legislative oversight and help shape the language in bills that fall under their areas of responsibility.

Toohil Retains Seat on Children and Youth Committee

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today announced that she has been reappointed to serve on the House Children and Youth, Human Services, Professional Licensure and Rules committees for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. She was sworn into office for another term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Jan. 5.

Gillespie Continues Chairmanship of Game and Fisheries Committee

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) today announced that he has been reappointed to serve as chairman of the House Game and Fisheries Committee during the 2021-22 legislative session. Gillespie will also serve on the House Professional Licensure Committee.