Tourism: Keystone to a Prosperous Tomorrow

Aug. 15, 2023 /

Pennsylvania is contending with ongoing outmigration and falling population as residents leave the Commonwealth in search of new opportunities for their families. With our total population loss ranking as the fourth highest in the nation, the loss of residents, their talent and their resources has been detrimental to our state economy, finances and culture. Between 2019-20, the Commonwealth experienced a $1.2 billion economic loss due to outmigration alone.

Flood Hosts Hearing on Importance of Tourism and Local Opportunities in the Lehigh Valley

Aug. 11, 2023 /

BETHLEHEM – With the goal of highlighting the economic engine of tourism and discussing ways the Legislature can help the travel and tourism industry prosper, Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) brought the House Republican Policy Committee to the Lehigh Valley to talk with local leaders about opportunities to bring more business to the region, as well as obstacles that may be inhibiting growth in the hospitality space.

Massive Statewide Broadband Expansion Plan Approved, Says Metzgar

Aug. 10, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – A multi-year plan key to securing more than $1 billion in federal resources to expand broadband access to hundreds of thousands of locations across the Commonwealth was unanimously approved by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority today.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program to Expand Next Year, Ortitay Says

Aug. 07, 2023 /

BRIDGEVILLE – Thanks to a new law supported by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) next year more than 150,000 additional Pennsylvania seniors and people with disabilities will be eligible for the Commonwealth’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program.

Flood to Host Policy Committee Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Tourism Industry

Aug. 07, 2023 /

WHAT: Travel and tourism are significant drivers of job creation and economic growth here in the Commonwealth. Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) will be hosting a House Republican Policy Committee hearing to highlight this economic engine and discuss ways the legislature can help the travel and tourism industry prosper for future generations.

Cabell Issues Statement on Signing of Budget Bill

Aug. 04, 2023 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) issued the following statement regarding the latest state budget developments. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the 2023-24 General Appropriations bill into law on Thursday after it was signed in the Senate. The governor also eliminated $100 million that would have funded the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success (PASS) scholarship program.

Gaydos Issues Statement, State Budget Now Law

Aug. 04, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – The state Senate returned to session on Thursday to sign the General Appropriations bill, which is the primary piece of the state’s 2023-24 budget. The bill was then sent to Gov. Josh Shapiro, who signed it into law. Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement:

Grove Comments on HB 611 Line-Item Veto

Aug. 03, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – The following statement is issued on behalf of House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) following the Gov. Josh Shapiro’s signature and line-item veto of House Bill 611:

Cutler: Budget Reflects Missed Opportunities, Broken Trust

Aug. 03, 2023 /

Cutler: Budget Reflects Missed Opportunities, Broken Trust

HARRISBURG – With the Pennsylvania Senate returning to session on Thursday to sign the General Appropriations Act and transmit the bill to the governor, House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said the budget process reflects missed opportunities and broken trust among elected officials.

Mercuri to Participate in Legislative Panel on Budget, Energy, Workforce

Aug. 03, 2023 /

WHAT: Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) will take part in a panel discussion hosted by Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania on Pennsylvania’s budget impasse, modernization of the energy sector and workforce needed to bring the Commonwealth forward. The event will conclude with a question-and-answer period.