Committee Passes Struzzi Resolution to Formally Oppose RGGI

Nov. 17, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee has passed his resolution opposing Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to have Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). House Resolution 1088, if adopted by the House, would be sent to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) as the House’s formal disapproval of Wolf’s plan.

House to Examine Election Process

Nov. 13, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Since the Nov. 3 General Election, Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) has received thousands of inquiries from constituents concerning the legitimacy of the election amid reports of voting irregularities and multiple lawsuits filed.

Cox Calls for Election Audit Before Results are Certified

Nov. 12, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The results of the 2020 Pennsylvania general election should not be certified until the state Legislature is able to complete a fair and comprehensive audit to ensure the integrity of the outcome. That is the stance local state Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) took this week in the state Capitol, and a group of state representatives shares his perspective.

Dowling to Serve on Committee to Ensure Election Integrity

Nov. 12, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – As a member of the House State Government Committee, Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) will be part of the bipartisan committee that is undertaking a comprehensive review of the process used for and legitimate questions about the integrity of the 2020 election.

Wheeland Supports Audit of 2020 Election Process

Nov. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming), member of the House State Government Committee, today issued the following statement on the need for an audit of the 2020 election process to ensure legal disputes can be resolved in a timely manner and to assure Americans that future elections will be fair, transparent and trustworthy.

Knowles, Lawmakers Call for Legislative-Led Election Audit

Nov. 10, 2020 /

TAMAQUA – Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) and his House Republican colleagues today called for investigatory hearings and a legislative-led audit of the 2020 General Election, demanding that election results not be certified until a comprehensive audit is completed. Knowles made the following statement:

Roae Supports Audit of Election Before Results are Certified

Nov. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) and some of his colleagues in the state House today are calling for the creation of a bipartisan legislative investigatory committee to audit Pennsylvania’s recent election before the vote tallies are certified.

Causer Reelected Policy Committee Chairman

Nov. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) has been reelected by his peers to serve as chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee for the upcoming 2021-22 Legislative Session.

White Elected House Republican Caucus Secretary

Nov. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – During leadership elections in the Pennsylvania state House today, members of the House Republican Caucus elected Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) to serve in the position of secretary. On Nov. 3, White was reelected to serve her third full term in the House.

Grove Named Interim Chairman of State Government Committee

Nov. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – To help facilitate immediate action by the House State Government Committee, Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) today named Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) the interim chairman of the House State Government Committee.

Oberlander Elected to Full Term as House Majority Whip

Nov. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – During caucus leadership elections on Tuesday, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) was selected as House Majority Whip for the 2021-22 legislative session. This is the third highest leadership position in the House Republican Caucus.

Cutler Nominated to Continue to Serve as Speaker of the House

Nov. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – House Republicans have entrusted the role of Speaker of Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives to Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom), nominating him to return to his current role for the upcoming 2021-22 Legislative Session.

Mackenzie Announces $373,185 Saved by Veteran Business Owners

Nov. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – A law authored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) a few years ago, known as Startups for Soldiers, is having continued success with 3,327 veterans and reservists saving $373,185 in business and professional licensing fee exemptions from September 2019 to August 2020.

Gregory Calls for Audit of 2020 General Election

Nov. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – A group of Pennsylvania lawmakers today called for investigatory hearings and a legislative-led audit of the 2020 General Election, demanding that election results not be certified until a comprehensive audit is completed. Members, including Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair), delivered the following statement: