Jul. 28, 2020 /
![Reps. Dowling and Ecker to Host Virtual Meeting About Restaurant Restrictions]()
WHAT: Reps. Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) and Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) will host a conversation about the struggles faced by the restaurant industry because of the limitations imposed on it by Gov. Tom Wolf. Owners will share their challenges and discuss solutions to benefit the community as a whole.
Jul. 28, 2020 /
![Mihalek Introduces Legislation to Establish Grant Program to Support Pennsylvania Nonprofit Organizations]()
HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced that she has introduced legislation to establish a grant program to support the Commonwealth's human services system. Referred to as the Nonprofit Economic Emergency Delivery System (NEEDS) Grants Program, the initiative will focus on the more than 8,500 nonprofit organizations that provide critical services for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable population, while employing a significant percentage of the Commonwealth’s workforce.
Jul. 27, 2020 /
![A Victory for Government Transparency]()
One of the biggest frustrations we have faced during this pandemic is a lack of effective communication from the Wolf administration. The orders issued by the governor and the secretary of Health have been life-changing for families, employees and business owners, and they have left many citizens struggling to keep their businesses afloat or to put food on their tables – or both.
Jul. 27, 2020 /
![Wolf Reluctantly Allows Transparency Bill to Become Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) said Gov. Tom Wolf can no longer keep Pennsylvania citizens in the dark during the COVID-19 pandemic – a time when information and answers are sorely needed. Last evening, Wolf permitted a key government transparency bill to become law without his signature.
Jul. 27, 2020 /
![Wolf Reluctantly Allows Transparency Bill to Become Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) expressed relief that the Wolf administration will no longer be able to keep Pennsylvania citizens in the dark during the COVID-19 pandemic – a time when information and answers are sorely needed. Last evening, Gov. Tom Wolf permitted a key government transparency bill to become law without his signature.
Jul. 24, 2020 /
![Bonner Implores Wolf to Act Transparently and Sign House Bill 2463]()
HARRISBURG – For the benefit of all Pennsylvanians, Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) implored Gov. Tom Wolf to sign House Bill 2463. Under his unilateral emergency rule, Gov. Wolf has suspended the law that state agencies must respond to requests for public information. This legislation (House Bill 2463) would not only provide necessary government information to the public that has been withheld by the governor during the COVID-19 pandemic, it would also ensure transparency during future emergencies.
Jul. 24, 2020 /
![Support for Grove’s transparency bill grows]()
HARRISBURG – The number of media outlets and organizations that support Rep. Seth Grove’s (R-Dover) House Bill 2463, which received unanimous support in the Pennsylvania Legislature, to ensure Right-to-Know (RTK) requests are answered has grown exponentially.
Jul. 24, 2020 /
![Lawrence Bill Regarding Coronavirus Testing Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. John Lawrence (R-West Grove) to ensure transparency and accountability with the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response on broad based coronavirus testing was signed into law earlier this week by Gov. Tom Wolf.
Jul. 24, 2020 /
![Roae Introduces Bill to Cut Costs of Life-Sustaining Prescription Medication]()
Roae and Rapp visit White House to view President Trump sign executive orders
Jul. 23, 2020 /
![Gaydos’ Prescription Drug Pricing Bill Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced that her legislation to increase transparency and consumer choice in the prescription drug marketplace has been signed into law as Act 67 of 2020.
Jul. 23, 2020 /
![Quinn Encourages Governor to Allow More Transparency]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware) is urging Gov. Tom Wolf to sign a House bill that would increase governmental transparency during the current public health crisis.
Jul. 23, 2020 /
![Benninghoff Applauds Enactment of Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit Bill]()
HARRISBURG – House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) Thursday applauded Gov. Tom Wolf signing House Bill 732, legislation sponsored by Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) to bring petrochemical industry investment to Pennsylvania.
Jul. 23, 2020 /
![Ortitay Written “Gabby’s Law” to Clarify Minors’ Mental Health Treatment Procedures Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG — The governor today signed legislation authored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) to more clearly define who can provide consent in order for a minor to receive mental health treatment.
Jul. 23, 2020 /
![Metzgar Bill to Protect Corrections Employees Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) today announced that the governor has signed his House Bill 256, which lowers the threshold that must be met to charge an inmate with a felony for committing assault on a corrections facility employee.
Jul. 23, 2020 /
![North, West Legislators to Wolf: It’s a No Brainer]()
HARRISBURG – A key piece of legislation dealing with state government transparency that has the support of every member of the General Assembly faces the threat of a veto by Gov. Tom Wolf.
Jul. 22, 2020 /
![Lancaster Delegation Urges Governor to Sign Bipartisan Transparency Bill]()
HARRISBURG - The Lancaster County Republican Delegation – House Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom), Mindy Fee (R-Manheim), Keith J. Greiner (R-Upper Leacock), Dave Hickernell (R-West Donegal), Brett Miller (R-East Hempfield), Steve Mentzer (R-Lititz) and Dave Zimmerman (R-East Earl) – issued the following statement after the announcement from Gov. Tom Wolf at yesterday’s press conference that he plans to veto House Bill 2463. The bill would ensure Right-to-Know (RTK) requests are answered during state of emergency declarations and it was passed unanimously by the General Assembly.
Jul. 22, 2020 /
![Ryan Lauds County Action to Secure Funding Denied by Wolf]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon)offered his support for Lebanon County officials after they filed suit against the Wolf administration today to recover nearly $13 million in federal CARES Act funding the administration is withholding from the county. Ryan released the following statement:
Jul. 22, 2020 /
![Kauffman Calls on Wolf to Support Government Transparency Bill]()
HARRISBURG – In spite of unanimous bipartisan support in both the House and Senate on legislation to require the governor and Commonwealth agencies to adhere to the state’s Right-to-Know (RTK) law even during an emergency declaration, Gov. Tom Wolf is threatening to veto the bill. Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) released the following statement on the governor’s decision:
Jul. 22, 2020 /
![Governor Should Stop Making Excuses and Sign Right-to-Know Bill, Owlett Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) is calling on Gov. Tom Wolf to sign a bill that would ensure Right-to-Know requests are handled promptly during declared disaster emergencies.
Jul. 22, 2020 /
![Everett, Wheeland, Rowe Urge Governor to Sign Bipartisan Transparency Bill]()
HARRISBURG - Reps. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union), Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) and David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union) today issued the following statement after the announcement from Gov. Tom Wolf at yesterday’s press conference that he plans to veto House Bill 2463. The bill would ensure Right-to-Know (RTK) requests are answered during state of emergency declarations and it was passed unanimously by the General Assembly.