Jul. 18, 2024 /
![Mako Bill to Help End Shortage of Barber Instructors Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – This week, the governor signed into law legislation sponsored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to address the lack of barber-teachers in Pennsylvania.
Jul. 18, 2024 /
![Marcell Applauds the Signing of Legislation to Improve Communication Between Department of Health and Nursing Homes]()
HARRISBURG – A bipartisan effort led by state Reps. Melissa Shusterman (D-Chester) and Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) has resulted in Gov. Josh Shapiro signing House Bill 1853 into law today.
Jul. 18, 2024 /
![Grove to Host Roundtable on Fire and EMS Issues in York County]()
WHAT: State Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) will host a roundtable to discuss fire and EMS issues in York County and the Commonwealth.
Jul. 17, 2024 /
![Marcell, Friel Applaud PA 529 Tax Credit Bill Being Incorporated into Recently Passed Tax Code, Offering Significant Benefits to Families and Employers]()
HARRISBURG – The 529 tax credit, originally House Bill 1745 and co-prime sponsored by state Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Paul Friel (D-Chester), has been successfully incorporated into the recently signed Tax Code by Gov. Josh Shapiro. This new tax credit incentivizes employers to contribute to their employees' PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts, providing substantial benefits to families across Pennsylvania and supporting workforce development.
Jul. 16, 2024 /
![Grimm Krupa: 51st District Will Keep Fighting Carbon Capture, Other Environmental Injustices]()
MCCLELLANDTOWN – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) issued the following statement after House passage of Senate Bill 831, which would establish a carbon capture industry in Pennsylvania.
Jul. 16, 2024 /
![House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing in Greene County on Positive Impacts of Coal]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Positive Impacts of Coal” to discuss the economic benefits of the most abundant fossil fuel on the planet.
Jul. 15, 2024 /
![Representative Kail Condemns July 13th Attack on Democracy]()
BEAVER – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) issued the following statement in response to the assassination attempt that occurred at the Trump rally in Butler on July 13:
Jul. 14, 2024 /
![Mustello Offers Condolences to Family of Butler County Resident Killed at Rally]()
BUTLER – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) issued the following statement after the heinous act of violence and hate that killed a Butler County resident and injured others, including former President Donald Trump during a rally yesterday.
Jul. 12, 2024 /
![Rapp Announces Budget Deal Past Deadline]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) issued this statement following the House passage of a General Appropriations bill for the 2024-25 fiscal year:
Jul. 12, 2024 /
![Lawrence, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Big Elk Creek State Park]()
WEST GROVE–Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester) and the Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee, led by Vice Chairman Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), held a hearing on Tuesday regarding potential development of Big Elk Creek State Park by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR.) More than 160 members of the community attended the hearing at the new Avon Grove High School in Jennersville.
Jul. 12, 2024 /
![Leadbeter: Democrats Support Wasteful Spending and Tax Increases in Multi-Billion Dollar Spending Spree]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) issued the following statement on the $47.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2024-25:
Jul. 12, 2024 /
![Cook Issues Statement on Passage of 2024-25 State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) issued the following statement regarding enactment of a $47.6 billion budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year:
Jul. 12, 2024 /
![Democrats Turn Their Backs on Homeowners, Says Scheuren]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) today criticized House Democrats for tabling her amendments to Senate Bill 1236 earlier this week, which would have created strong, anti-squatter legislation.
Jul. 12, 2024 /
![Mercuri Comments on Passage of 2024-25 State Budget, Higher Education Funding]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) released the following statement discussing his positions and votes on passage of the annual state budget and higher education funding bills. The 2024-25 state budget represents a 5.9% increase, or about $47.6 billion, over the prior fiscal year.
Jul. 12, 2024 /
![Olsommer: Why I Voted ‘No’ on the State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) issued the following statement after casting his “no” vote on the annual state budget:
Jul. 12, 2024 /
![Borowicz A ‘No’ Vote as State Budget Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Union) voted against the 2024-25 state budget bill Thursday, saying the $47.6 billion plan is a $2.7 billion, or 6%, increase over the prior fiscal year.
Jul. 12, 2024 /
![Warner: Another Year, Another Fiscally Irresponsible State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) issued this statement following House passage of a $47.6 billion state budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year:
Jul. 11, 2024 /
![Cutler Applauds Passage of Legislation Making Higher Education More Affordable, More Accountable]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) Thursday applauded the passage of the Grow PA higher education plan that will make higher education in Pennsylvania more affordable, more accountable and fight the so-called “brain drain” that has long plagued the Commonwealth’s ability to grow and succeed.
Jul. 11, 2024 /
![Causer Votes ‘No’ on State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) issued the following statement Thursday in response to House passage of a $47.6 billion state budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year:
Jul. 11, 2024 /
![Gaydos Supports State Budget But Says We Can Do Better]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement regarding her affirmative vote on the fiscal year 2024-25 state budget. The budget spends $47.6 billion, increasing state appropriations by nearly 6% over the previous year.