Sep. 15, 2023 /
![Public Input Requested for Broadband Expansion Program, Says Metzgar]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset), House Republican designee to the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA), announced today that the authority is asking for public input after it drafted its first volume of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
Sep. 13, 2023 /
![Republicans Unveil Legislation to Combat Deadly Tranq Epidemic]()
HARRISBURG- Legislators will soon introduce a package of bills to combat the deadly “Tranq” drug epidemic destroying lives throughout the Commonwealth.
Sep. 12, 2023 /
![Shortchanging the Future: The Untold Consequences of Gov. Shapiro’s Veto of Lifeline Scholarships, Defunding Pregnancy Centers]()
I was, I think along with many of you, at least hopeful with the tone of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s February budget address to our state. The governor promised greater unity in our government, pledging he would personally help bridge the gap between our divided legislature. Sadly, Gov. Shapiro has not held up his end of the bargain on a promise he made.
Sep. 12, 2023 /
![York County Delegation to Host Economic Summit]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) is pleased to announce an Economic Summit to be held Thursday, Sept. 14, from 1-4 p.m. at the Alumni Hall, York College of Pennsylvania, York.
Sep. 12, 2023 /
![COLUMN: Protecting Child Social Media Influencers]()
Child social media influencers can earn as much as $100 per 1,000 followers, yet Pennsylvania does not have a law to protect them from exploitation. I’m working to change that.
Sep. 11, 2023 /
![Policy Committee to Hold Hearing in Philadelphia on the importance of Lifeline Scholarships for Students]()
WHAT: The House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), will hold a hearing on school choice and lifeline scholarships to students trapped in struggling schools, in Philadelphia hosted by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia).
Sep. 11, 2023 /
![Jozwiak Reacts to Governor’s Harmful Actions Against Children]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) today voiced his concern and disappointment over the governor’s recent actions that will do nothing but harm Pennsylvania’s children. His statement is as follows:
Sep. 08, 2023 /
![PA House Members Plan Legislative Package to Enhance County Jail Safety, Infrastructure]()
HARRISBURG – In order to provide for community safety and improve working conditions for county corrections officers, several Pennsylvania House members announced they will soon introduce legislation to upgrade county jail security, bolster staffing, and improve county jail infrastructure across Pennsylvania.
Sep. 08, 2023 /
![Flick, Ecker: Hearing Highlights Need for Better Mental Health Care]()
WILLIAMSPORT ¬– Mental health services in Pennsylvania, particularly in rural areas, are in trouble and in need of assistance. This is what members of the House Republican Policy Committee heard during a hearing hosted by Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) in Williamsport, according to Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), vice chairman of the committee.
Sep. 08, 2023 /
![Grove Announces Partnership with the PA House Legislative Fellowship Program]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican Appropriation Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) announced today the start of a partnership with the Pennsylvania House Legislative Fellow Program.
Sep. 07, 2023 /
![Fink: Shapiro Decision Limits Options for Pregnant Women in PA]()
HARRISBURG – Gov. Josh Shapiro recently announced a funding cut to a nearly 30 year-long agreement with Real Alternatives. This pro-life organization has provided support to Pennsylvania families and pregnant women considering abortion since the administration of former Democrat Gov. Bob Casey. Rep. Wendy Fink (R- Red Lion) reacted with disappointment and concern as Shapiro’s actions erode choice for pregnant women in search of options.
Aug. 31, 2023 /
![Continued Legislative, Budgetary Failure is the Price of Unnecessary Political Games, Cutler Says]()
HARRISBURG – As Pennsylvania’s government will enter September without a completed state budget, House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) noted the critical funding that has yet to be approved is the hallmark of a months-long budget failure that has Pennsylvanians paying the price of unnecessary political games.
Aug. 30, 2023 /
![Rare-Earth Minerals, Energy Independence the Subject of Clearfield County Hearing Hosted by Armanini, Kephart]()
HARRISBURG – Energy independence is a goal worth pursuing, according to House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington). His concern is how badly our state and country want to achieve that goal.
Aug. 23, 2023 /
![Barton: Legislation Will Increase Campaign Finance Transparency]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) said Wednesday he is circulating a co-sponsorship memo for legislation to increase campaign finance transparency by requiring campaigns and campaign organizations to itemize reimbursements on campaign finance reports.
Aug. 22, 2023 /
![Wait, Didn’t the Governor Say the Budget is Done?]()
To hear Gov. Josh Shapiro talk, a state budget is in place and all is well at the Capitol. He’s been crisscrossing the state the last couple weeks bragging about “historic” investments in everything from education and economic development to public safety.
Aug. 22, 2023 /
![Lawmakers Seek to Hold Telecommunications Utilities Accountable]()
HARRISBURG – A group of state House lawmakers representing primarily rural areas of the Commonwealth has introduced a package of six bills aimed at holding telecommunications companies accountable to their customers. Some of the measures come in response to a series of public input hearings hosted by the Public Utility Commission (PUC) in Tioga, Bradford and Wyoming counties.
Aug. 22, 2023 /
![Brown Says Felony Penalties Should be Imposed for Falsely Reporting Threats, Emergencies Toward Schools]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would create felony criminal penalties for falsely reporting emergency threats directed toward any educational facility in the Commonwealth has been introduced by Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence).
Aug. 21, 2023 /
![Brown Introduces Resolution to Simplify Removal of Local Elected Officials]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) has introduced a joint resolution that would provide a more efficient process to remove local elected officials who neglect the duties of their office.
Aug. 21, 2023 /
![House Committee to Discuss Importance of Rare-Earth Elements]()
WHAT: The House Republican Policy Committee will discuss rare-earth elements (REEs), minerals which used in electronics, clean energy, aerospace, automotive and defense. While China has the highest reserves of REEs, a Penn State University study revealed the existence in Pennsylvania streams of the most sought after heavy rare-earth elements.
Aug. 21, 2023 /
![White’s Liquid Natural Gas Task Force to Hold Third Hearing]()
WHAT: Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), chairperson of Pennsylvania’s Liquid Natural Gas Task Force, will host the third and final hearing on improving natural gas exports from the state.