House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Cumberland County Public Schools

Aug. 02, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) and other lawmakers will host the second hearing in a series titled “Back to School” to highlight what public schools in Cumberland County are doing to provide a great education to their students while respecting taxpayers.

Gaydos, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Association Health Plans

Aug. 01, 2024 /

MOON TOWNSHIP – Today, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to examine affordable health care, one of the most pressing issues for small businesses, and discuss how association health plans (AHPs) work, their benefits and the regulatory framework needed to implement them effectively in Pennsylvania. AHPs allow small businesses to band together to purchase health insurance as a collective group, potentially achieving lower premiums and better coverage options typically only available to larger organizations.

Press Briefing on FY 2024-25 Budget

Jul. 30, 2024 /

WHAT: Republican House Appropriations Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will breakdown the FY 2024-25 Budget and its impact on the Commonwealth’s finances moving forward.

Building the Hydrogen Economy: All Eyes on Pittsburgh

Jul. 30, 2024 /

The future of clean energy is rapidly converging on Pennsylvania, and western Pennsylvania is poised at the heart of this transformative moment. On Aug. 14-15, senior U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) officials will arrive in Pittsburgh to engage with a diverse coalition of stakeholders from industry, banking, investment, trade unions and government. This meeting in Moon Township is a critical step in advancing our hydrogen economy.

James, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Brine Spreading

Jul. 25, 2024 /

TITUSVILLE—Today, Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to discuss the practical uses of brine, a concentrated solution of water and salt that comes from oil and gas wells. For over 150 years, brine is spread on unpaved roads to suppress dust as well as on icy roads in the winter.

York County Fire and EMS Roundtable Offers Solutions to Help First Responders

Jul. 24, 2024 /

YORK – Representative Seth Grove (R-York) hosted a bipartisan roundtable with members of the York County Delegation to discuss Fire/EMS issues facing the Commonwealth and York County. Present for the roundtable were State Representatives Wendy Fink (R-York), Carol Hill-Evans (D-York), and Kate Klunk (R-York).

Cook, Policy Committee Host Hearing Hundreds of Feet Underground on Positive Impacts of Coal

Jul. 24, 2024 /

SYCAMORE—Today, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to discuss the economic benefits of coal, the most abundant fossil fuel on the planet. Unlike any other, this hearing took place hundreds of feet underground in the Harvey mine, where bituminous coal mining has taken place for over 150 years.

Watro Named to House Agent Orange Task Force

Jul. 23, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne) today announced he has been appointed to serve on the Pennsylvania Task Force on Agent Orange and Other Toxins in the House of Representatives by Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). The task force was created earlier this year with the unanimous adoption of a bipartisan House resolution of which Watro was a co-sponsor.

Topper Comments on PASSHE Chancellor Greenstein’s Resignation

Jul. 23, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The Republican chairman of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), issued the following statement on the resignation of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Dan Greenstein:

Flick Applauds Latest Carbon Capture Framework Law

Jul. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State. Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) commends the recent signing of Senate Bill 831, now Act 87 of 2024, by Gov. Josh Shapiro, which establishes a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for carbon dioxide capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania.

Gaydos Initiative to Ensure More Transparency in Prescription Drugs Pricing, Now Law

Jul. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) applauded the signing of Act 77 of 2024, a new law that aims to address critical issues in the pharmaceutical industry and protect independent pharmacies and their customers. Gaydos was a leader in advancing the bipartisan legislation, along with Rep. Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny).

Schlegel Bill Would Expand Options for County Pension Plans

Jul. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon) is sponsoring legislation that would provide Pennsylvania’s county governments the option to offer their employees the same types of pension plans as those available to state and municipal employees. Currently, counties are permitted to offer their employees only a defined benefit pension plan. House Bill 2507 would provide counties with the option to offer a defined contribution plan instead.