Jul. 13, 2023 /
![Push for Minimum Wage Hike…Again]()
The House of Representatives, which is now controlled by a one-vote Democratic majority, recently passed a bill that would increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Jul. 12, 2023 /
![D’Orsie Named to Game and Fisheries Committee]()
HARRISBURG – In addition to serving on three committees, Rep. Joe D’Orsie has been appointed to his fourth – the House Game and Fisheries Committee. He’ll serve in this capacity for the remainder of the 2023-24 session.
Jul. 11, 2023 /
![Brown Appointed to House Finance Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) was appointed to serve on the House Finance Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2023-24 Legislative Session.
Jul. 11, 2023 /
![Heffley Votes ‘Yes’ to Increase Property Tax and Rent Relief]()
HARRISBURG – More eligible seniors and people with disabilities will be able to apply for property tax and rent rebates beginning in 2024, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon).
Jul. 11, 2023 /
![Grimm Krupa Appointed to House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee]()
MCCLELLANDTOWN – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) has been appointed to serve on the Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee for the 2023-24 Legislative Session.
Jul. 11, 2023 /
![The Death of a Budget Negotiation]()
In government, as in life, a person who cannot keep their word is a person not worth trusting.
Jul. 10, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) to establish a new state program that recognizes Pennsylvania’s fallen first responders passed unanimously in the House of Representatives last week. House Bill 358 now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Jul. 10, 2023 /
![Hogan Proposes Legislation to Create Recruitment, Retention Tax Credit for Firefighters, EMS Personnel]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) this month introduced legislation that would create a tax credit for firefighters and EMS personnel, to help recruit and retain their services in Pennsylvania.
Jul. 10, 2023 /
![Cabell’s Bill to Help Prevent Medicaid Fraud Advances]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) to help prevent fraud within the Medicaid program has been approved by the House Human Services Committee.
Jul. 10, 2023 /
![Failed Leadership Leads to Budget Impasse, Cook Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) issued the following statement about the status of the 2023-24 state budget, which appears headed for a prolonged impasse:
Jul. 10, 2023 /
![Stambaugh Appointed to House Transportation Committee]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata) has been appointed to the House Transportation Committee.
Jul. 10, 2023 /
![Barton Appointed to Serve on House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) is pleased to announce he was recently appointed to serve on the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for the remainder of the 2023-24 Legislative Session.
Jul. 08, 2023 /
![Watro Named to House Education Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today was appointed to serve on the Education Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2023-24 Legislative Session.
Jul. 07, 2023 /
![Owlett Takes a Stand for PA College Students]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) issued the following statement regarding his “no” vote on legislation that would provide $642 million in taxpayer funding to four state-related universities: Pitt, Penn State, Temple and Lincoln:
Jul. 07, 2023 /
![Scheuren Appointed to Transportation Committee]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) has been appointed to the House Transportation Committee.
Jul. 07, 2023 /
![State Budget Not Really Done, Ortitay Says]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to the $45.55 billion Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget that the House passed Wednesday evening:
Jul. 07, 2023 /
![Struzzi, State House Send Senate Legislation to Help with Teacher Hiring]()
HARRISBURG – The state House on Thursday unanimously passed legislation authored by state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) that would continue teacher hiring practices for schools which were enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. House Bill 27 may now be taken up by the state Senate.
Jul. 06, 2023 /
![Grove Comments on Failure of House Bill 612]()
HARRISBURG – The following statement is issued on behalf of House Republican Appropriation Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) on the failure of HB 612 on July 6, 2023.
Jul. 06, 2023 /
![Bipartisan Proposal Would Protect Family Pets, Mihalek Says]()
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation drafted in partnership between Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Rep. Christina Sappey (D-Chester) to expand protection from abuse (PFA) orders to include pets.
Jul. 06, 2023 /
![Delozier: State Budget Plan Falls Short]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) was a no vote on the General Appropriations bill that passed Wednesday evening. The budget process is far from finished. While Gov. Josh Shapiro has vowed to veto his own budget priority and campaign promise, Lifeline Scholarships, the bill is not yet at his desk. Additionally, other budget-related bills, including funding for our state-related universities and code bills, which direct the spending of appropriations, still need to be passed.