Aug. 31, 2022 /
![Clean Slate, New Legislation to Enhance Economic Opportunity]()
WHAT: Clean Slate Public Hearing and Press Conference
Aug. 30, 2022 /
![Nelson Co-hosts Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Economic Opportunities Through Hydrogen Based Manufacturing]()
NEW ALEXANDRIA- During a House Majority Policy Committee hearing co-hosted by Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and chairman Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) today, testimony was received from industry and trade professionals that demonstrates how new energy technology can lead to economic opportunity and job growth in southwestern PA.
Aug. 30, 2022 / Press Release
Recently, the Tribune-Review penned an editorial entitled: Why Won’t GOP Lawmakers Fix the Voting Law They Don't Like? In this article, the editorial board insinuated that Republicans in the General Assembly run to courts to “fix” the issues they do not like in Pennsylvania’s elections laws. This is not factually accurate.
Aug. 29, 2022 /
![House ERE Committee to Examine Electromagnetic Pulse Attacks, Solar Flares and Security Threats to National Electric Grid]()
WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene an informational meeting to receive testimony on protecting the power grid of the United States against electromagnetic pulse (EMPs) attacks, solar flares and other national security threats.
Aug. 29, 2022 /
![Davanzo to Host Hearing on Preserving PA Emergency Services]()
WHAT: Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) will host the House Majority Policy Committee for a hearing on recruiting, training and retaining emergency responders in Pennsylvania.
Aug. 26, 2022 /
DALLAS – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) met recently with Mark Barden, co-founder and CEO of the Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund, who wanted to acknowledge her work to create a new School Mental Health Initiative for Pennsylvania’s public schools.
Aug. 26, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) hosted a public hearing of the House Majority Policy Committee Thursday in Pottsville to discuss issues related to the ongoing barriers to starting and growing a business in today’s economy.
Aug. 26, 2022 /
![Thomas Appointed to Commission for Adult Mental Health]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) has been appointed by House Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) to the Behavioral Health Commission for Adult Mental Health.
Aug. 26, 2022 /
![Policy Committee to Discuss How Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Development Will Increase Economic Opportunities, Job Growth]()
WHAT: Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) will host a hearing of the House Majority Policy Committee to discuss new economic opportunities for job growth in southwestern Pennsylvania in the energy and manufacturing industries pertaining to hydrogen and carbon capture.
Aug. 25, 2022 /
![Inflation Impact on Agriculture Driving Up Food Prices]()
LANCASTER COUNTY – Higher costs for everything from fuel and labor to equipment and supplies are challenging all segments of the state’s agriculture industry to continue putting food on people’s tables, members of the House Majority Policy Committee were told during a hearing Wednesday.
Aug. 25, 2022 /
![Culver to Host Agricultural Forum]()
WHAT: State Rep. Lynda Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) is hosting a forum to discuss key issues affecting the local agriculture community. The discussion will take place amidst a backdrop of the Northumberland County Fair, which is going on until this Saturday, Aug. 27.
Aug. 25, 2022 /
![Agriculture Industry Enduring Extreme Inflation]()
Greiner hosts House Majority Policy Committee for hearing on inflation, agriculture and food costs
Aug. 24, 2022 /
![PA House Lawmakers Comment on Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s Refusal to Comply with Select Committee Subpoena]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Tim O’Neal (R-Washington), and Martina White (R-Philadelphia) issued the following joint statement Wednesday on the recent news that Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is openly refusing to comply with a lawful subpoena issued by the House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order:
Aug. 23, 2022 /
![Lawrence Issues Statement About Recent Developments Regarding House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster), chairman of the House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order, released the following statement earlier today regarding recent developments relating to subpoenas duly issued by the chairman:
Aug. 23, 2022 /
![Policy Committee to Examine Inflation Impacts on Food, Farming]()
WHAT: Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) will host a hearing of the House Majority Policy Committee to discuss the impacts of inflation on the state’s agriculture industry and the rising cost of food.
Aug. 22, 2022 /
![House Majority Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Barriers to Starting and Growing a Business in Today’s Economy]()
Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) will host a public hearing convened by the House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), to discuss issues related to the ongoing barriers to starting and growing a business in today’s economy.
Aug. 22, 2022 /
![White House Invites Rep. Stephens To Discuss Extreme Risk Protection Order Legislation]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Todd Stephens was invited to join legislative leaders from across the United States for a video conference to discuss efforts to bring extreme risk protection orders to Pennsylvania.
Aug. 19, 2022 /
![Hearing on Protecting Pennsylvanians from Cyber Criminals]()
WHAT: Knowing government information, and taxpayer information held by the state, are often targets of cyber-attacks, the House State Government Committee will hold a hearing on the matter this week.
Aug. 17, 2022 /
![Delozier Appointed to Advisory Committee on Probation]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) was recently appointed to serve on the County Adult Probation and Parole Advisory Committee (CAPPAC) by Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler.
Aug. 16, 2022 /
![Quinn-authored Open Primaries Legislation Receives Committee Hearing]()
VILLANOVA, PA – Legislation authored by Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware), which would allow almost 1.3 million Pennsylvanians not registered with either of the two major parties to cast a ballot in either the Republican or Democratic primary, was the subject of a House State Government Committee hearing held at Villanova University today.