Dec. 14, 2023 /
![Completed Budget Addresses Key Issues for Rural PA, Causer Says]()
Increased payment in lieu of taxes, funding for 9-1-1 featured
Dec. 14, 2023 /
![Delozier: Clean Slate, Probation and Parole Bills Pass in the General Assembly]()
HARRISBURG – Two pieces of legislation that would grant second chances to deserving Pennsylvanians and make significant updates to Pennsylvania’s probation and parole law passed the General Assembly this week, according to Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland).
Dec. 14, 2023 /
![Marcell Drug Education Bill Goes to the Governor]()
HARRISBURG- Legislation sponsored by Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) to require the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) to engage in a public awareness campaign to educate the public about the dangers of human use of xylazine has been included in a Senate bill that passed the General Assembly and is going to the governor.
Dec. 14, 2023 /
![Senate Approves Mustello Bill to Assist Business Owners with Transfer Liquor Licenses]()
HARRISBURG – The state Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) that would allow for the transfer of a liquor license which has received pre-approval if a surcharge is paid.
Dec. 14, 2023 /
![Struzzi Education Legislation Becomes Key Component of 2023-24 State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – What began as a stop-gap measure designed to help Pennsylvania’s public schools navigate the COVID-19 epidemic has been signed into law as part of the 2023-24 state budget, according to state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana).
Dec. 14, 2023 /
![The press conference regarding the New ‘America First of PA’ Caucus has been postponed. A new date will be forthcoming.]()
NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT.
Dec. 14, 2023 / Press Release
![Pennsylvania House Isn’t Working]()
Early in 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the first time in more than a decade elected a Speaker from the Democratic Party.
Dec. 13, 2023 /
![Kerwin Announces Continued Office Services During Upcoming Military Deployment in Support of Global War on Terrorism]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) announced Wednesday that he will be deploying in the coming days to East Africa with the soldiers of Task Force Paxton, 2nd Battalion-112th Infantry, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team.
Dec. 13, 2023 /
![Cooper Bill to Foster School Dual Enrollment Programs Heads to Governor]()
HARRISBURG – To cap off her first year as a member of the House of Representatives, legislation co-prime sponsored by freshman Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) was approved by the House on a final vote today and will head to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk.
Dec. 13, 2023 /
![Schemel, Hanbidge Legislation to Protect Seniors from Abuse Passed by the House]()
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Liz Hanbidge (D-Montgomery) and Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) have successfully worked across the aisle to include provisions for elder abusers as part of Pennsylvania’s Slayer Statute.
Dec. 13, 2023 /
![Kail, Policy Committee Celebrate Continued Funding for Educational Improvement, Opportunity Scholarships Across Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – Following the detrimental $150 million cut to educational improvement and opportunity scholarships made by House Democrats, the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a series of hearings titled “Funding our Children’s Future” to demonstrate the impact this decision would have on families, students and educational institutions throughout the Commonwealth. Today, the House voted to include the $150 million in House Bill 301.
Dec. 13, 2023 /
![Bipartisan Support Helps Struzzi Stormwater Legislation Flow Through Committee]()
HARRISBURG – The power and unpredictability of water are among the reasons state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) authored a pair of infrastructure bills which were advanced today thanks to overwhelming bipartisan support.
Dec. 13, 2023 /
![Mackenzie Discusses His Proposals to Crack Down on Illegal Immigration in Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – Seeking to highlight his continuing work to address issues created by illegal immigration in Pennsylvania, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) today hosted a Capitol press conference to discuss his six proposals that are currently under consideration in the House of Representatives.
Dec. 13, 2023 /
![Flood Issues Report Highlighting Northampton County Election Issues, Identifies Solutions]()
HARRISBURG -- Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) today released a detailed report aimed at addressing significant concerns surrounding the November 2023 election in Northampton County. The comprehensive report includes legislative proposals intended to safeguard the integrity of future elections.
Dec. 13, 2023 /
![New ‘America First of PA’ Caucus Will Focus on PA’s Real Issues]()
WHAT: Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) and other House members will host a news conference to unveil the “America First of Pennsylvania” caucus. This group of legislators will focus on topics and concerns brought forth by hard-working Pennsylvania families whose voices have been silenced since the beginning of the current legislative session.
Dec. 13, 2023 /
![Adams to Introduce Legislation Requiring Cursive to Be Taught in Pennsylvania’s Schools]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Adams (R-Wayne/Pike) announced today he will soon be introducing legislation that would require cursive to be taught in Pennsylvania’s schools.
Dec. 13, 2023 /
![House Passes Expanded Dental Coverage Bill Sponsored by Gaydos]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) that would restore dental coverage for Medical Assistance recipients today passed the House of Representatives.
Dec. 13, 2023 /
![Cabell’s Bill Would Prevent Expiration of Critical Local Match Waivers for Multimodal Transportation Program]()
HARRISBURG – Seeking to ensure continued savings for Pennsylvania municipalities on important transportation infrastructure projects, Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) today introduced legislation that would prevent the pending expiration of a state grant program’s critical local match waiver.
Dec. 12, 2023 /
![Cutler: Working Class Tax Increase Will Harm Pennsylvanians]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) today said that the working-class tax increase in House Bill 181 will be harmful to Pennsylvanians.
Dec. 12, 2023 /
![Struzzi Appointed to Recently Formed Behavioral Health Council]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), a longtime champion for mental and behavioral health treatment reform, is being appointed by Gov. Josh Shapiro to serve on the inaugural Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Council.