Topper: Embrace Efforts to Right-Size Government

Mar. 05, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) today issued the following response to Gov. Josh Shapiro issuing an executive order on the state civil service system:

Watro Appointed to School Safety and Security Committee

Mar. 03, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced he has been appointed to serve on the School Safety and Security Committee under the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency by House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton).

Bernstine Introduces Legislation to Protect Parental Rights in Medical Decisions for Minor Children

Feb. 27, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has introduced legislation aimed at protecting the rights of parents and guardians in the medical decision-making process for their minor children. The bill, known as Simon’s Law, would require health care professionals or facilities to notify parents before placing a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order on any patient under the age of 18. The law would also require written or oral consent from at least one parent or guardian before a DNR order can be issued.

Grove Questions High Cost of Taxpayer-Bought Lanyards

Feb. 25, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Highlighting potential government waste, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover), who is the Republican chairman of the House Labor and Industry Committee, raised questions during the House Appropriations Committee’s budget hearing with the Department of Labor and Industry about the high cost the department paid for lanyards for employees.

Leadbeter Named to Leadership Position

Feb. 25, 2025 /

Leadbeter Named to Leadership Position

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) announced today House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) appointed him to serve as the Republican chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

Grove Leads Examination of Overzealous Labor Law Enforcement in PA

Feb. 25, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Joined by fellow Republican members of the House Labor and Industry Committee and business experts, Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) led a LIGER (Labor and Industry Government Efficiency Roundtable) discussion on overzealous labor law enforcement practices by the Department of Labor and Industry.

Stopping New Energy Taxes: Flick, Policy Committee Host Hearing in Lycoming County

Feb. 24, 2025 /

WILLIAMSPORT— Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union), Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) and other lawmakers hosted a hearing yesterday at the Pennsylvania College of Technology titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze how unfavorable energy policies negatively impact consumers and businesses and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.

Barton Appointed to Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Impact and Infrastructure

Feb. 21, 2025 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today he’s been appointed to serve as a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Impact and Infrastructure. As the legislative session progresses, Appropriations Committee members are tasked with analyzing legislation through the lens of their respective subcommittees.

Stender to Introduce Forest Fire Prevention Legislation

Feb. 20, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – In response to the devastating wildfires across the nation and the alarming increase in forest fires in Pennsylvania, Rep. Michael Stender (R-Montour/Northumberland), today announced his plan to introduce a comprehensive three-bill package aimed at improving the state’s ability to prevent, manage and fight wildfires.