Jun. 12, 2023 /
![Kail to Host Policy Committee Hearing on Negative Impacts of Energy Tax]()
WHAT: In order to protect Pennsylvania families from crippling electric bills, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be hosting a hearing to discuss the negative impacts of the energy tax found in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget plan for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.
Jun. 12, 2023 /
![Kail, Ecker to Host Policy Committee Hearing, Press Conference on Negative Impacts of Energy Tax]()
WHAT: In order to protect Pennsylvania families from crippling electric bills, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and vice chairman Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) will be hosting a hearing and press conference to discuss the negative impacts of the energy tax found in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget plan for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.
Jun. 09, 2023 /
![Heffley Praises Bill to Improve Mental Health Services]()
HARRISBURG — Individuals in need of mental health services, and the health care professionals providing care to them, are one step closer to accessing $100 million that would expand services and resources, thanks to a bipartisan vote on the House floor, says Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon).
Jun. 08, 2023 /
![Flood Appointed to PA Commission for Women by Governor]()
PEN ARGYL – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) has been appointed by Gov. Josh Shapiro to serve a two-year term on the Pennsylvania Advisory Commission for Women. She will be sworn in during the commission’s next quarterly meeting at the Governor’s Residence.
Jun. 08, 2023 /
![Kail to Host Policy Committee Hearing on Negative Impacts of Energy Tax]()
WHAT: In order to protect Pennsylvania families from crippling electric bills, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be hosting a hearing to discuss the negative impacts of the energy tax found in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget plan for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.
Jun. 07, 2023 /
![House Approves Mako Bill to Improve Communication Regarding EPA Violations to Municipalities, Citizens]()
HARRISBURG – The House today passed legislation authored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to require timely notification of environmental violations at quarries and landfills.
Jun. 07, 2023 /
![PA House Democrats Pushing Proposals to Raise Taxes on Every Pennsylvanian, Cutler Says]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said Wednesday that Pennsylvania’s House Democrats have used their one seat majority this week to push multiple tax increases that will impact every Pennsylvanian.
Jun. 07, 2023 /
![Stender Takes Oath of Office, Announces District Office Locations and Hours]()
HARRISBURG -Rep Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) on Monday was sworn into office to represent the people of the 108th Legislative District. He is pleased to announce his three district office locations and hours.
Jun. 07, 2023 /
![Klunk, Schemel Host Policy Hearing on Pregnancy Resource Centers]()
HARRISBURG—Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) convened a hearing with the House Republican Policy Committee today to discuss pregnancy resource centers and supporting Pennsylvania parents.
Jun. 07, 2023 /
![Zimmerman Legislation Makes Pennsylvania More Business Friendly]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s reputation for failing to be welcoming toward out-of-state businesses would improve under legislation authored by state Rep. Dave Zimmerman, whose House Bill 565 was passed unanimously Wednesday by the House Professional Licensure Committee.
Jun. 07, 2023 /
![Heffley: House Democrats Narrowly Defeat Property Tax RELIEF for PA Homeowners]()
HARRISBURG — Democrats are using their one-seat majority to deny Pennsylvanians affordable homeownership and a lower tax burden, and are ignoring the economic challenges of every household, says Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon).
Jun. 07, 2023 /
![Heffley Opposes Overspending in Proposed Budget]()
HARRISBURG — House Democrats are continuing to push for massive spending increases with taxpayer dollars and ignoring the economic challenges of working-class households, says Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon).
Jun. 06, 2023 /
![Rapp Votes Against Bill Forcing Nurse Staffing Mandates on Commonwealth Hospitals]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, voted against legislation that could hurt Pennsylvania hospitals’ ability to care for patients.
Jun. 06, 2023 /
![Kauffman’s Bill Supporting Human Trafficking Victims Gains House Approval]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), that seeks to support human trafficking victims by making is easier for them to bring lawsuits against their offenders was unanimously approved by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today.
Jun. 06, 2023 /
![Bill to Boost Mileage Reimbursement for EMS Passes House, Causer Says]()
HARRISBURG – With many emergency medical services (EMS) agencies struggling to make ends meet, the General Assembly has approved a bill to boost mileage reimbursements for patient transport, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter).
Jun. 06, 2023 /
![Energy Tax Will Cripple Pennsylvania Families, Says Kail]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) held a press conference today to highlight the negative impacts associated with the $663 million energy tax in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget proposal for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.
Jun. 06, 2023 /
![Klunk, Schemel, Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Pregnancy Resource Centers]()
WHAT: Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) will host the House Republican Policy Committee for a hearing to discuss Pregnancy Resource Centers.
Jun. 05, 2023 /
![Democrats Refuse to Vote on Popular Bipartisan Election Reforms, Cutler Says]()
HARRISBURG – Using partisan procedures to block votes on election reforms that have overwhelming public support, House Democrats are once again showing their lack of interest in listening to the voices of the majority of Pennsylvanians, said House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster).
Jun. 05, 2023 /
![Kail to Highlight Negative Impacts of Proposed Energy Tax]()
WHAT: In order to protect Pennsylvania families from crippling electric bills, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D.Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be leading a press conference to discuss the negative impacts of the energy tax found in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget plan for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.
Jun. 05, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Democrats Monday unilaterally broke ranks with Gov. Josh Shapiro by overhauling his budget plan and put Pennsylvania on a path to bankruptcy by passing an unsustainable budget that will drain the state’s Rainy Day Fund and budget surplus, House Republican leaders said today.