Jun. 05, 2023 /
![House Republicans Respond to Out-of-Control Democrat Budget]()
WHAT: Press Conference to highlight spending changes between the Shapiro proposed budget and the newly introduced House Democrat budget.
Jun. 05, 2023 /
![Delozier, Harris: Bipartisan Clean Slate Bill Passes State House]()
HARRISBURG – Today, a bill that would grant more second chances to Pennsylvanians who have earned them passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, according to Reps. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) and Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia).
May. 31, 2023 /
![Rep. Borowicz Fights Back Against Four Gun Control Bills]()
Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Union) today condemned Democrat legislation and votes last week which violated our state and federal constitutions.
May. 31, 2023 /
![Garrity, Grove Advocate for Enhancing Rainy Day Fund, Share Investment Income Success]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity and House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) today advocated for bringing the Commonwealth’s Rainy Day Fund up to the national median. Garrity also shared that Treasury’s investment income estimate for the current fiscal year has increased to $437 million.
May. 31, 2023 /
![House Passes Bill to Ensure Military Children Receive Fair Education Enrollment, Says Mackenzie]()
HARRISBURG – Working to ensure military children aren’t left behind or disadvantaged when moving into school districts in Pennsylvania, the House passed a bill that would allow those children access to registration and enrollment at the same time it is open to the general population. Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is a prime co-sponsor of House Bill 1094. She was the prime sponsor of similar legislation last session.
May. 31, 2023 /
![Mackenzie Hosts Policy Committee Hearing on Challenges Faced by Emergency First Responders]()
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – The challenges faced by emergency first responder organizations in Pennsylvania and possible legislative solutions were the focus of a House Republican Policy Committee hearing today in Washington Township, Lehigh County, hosted by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) and led by Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver). The hearing took place at Emerald Star Hose Fire Company No. 1.
May. 30, 2023 /
![Rep. Aaron Bernstine Proposes Cost-Saving Measures to State Budget, Democrats Oppose]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) offered eight amendments to the proposed state budget bill for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Bernstine’s proposed amendments would have saved the Commonwealth more than $52 million; however, House Democrats defeated each of his proposals.
May. 30, 2023 /
![Grove, PA State Treasurer Garrity to Host Press Conference on Budget Reserves]()
WHAT: PA State Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will host a press conference discussing the positive fiscal impact of the Commonwealth’s Rainy Day and budgetary reserve funds.
May. 26, 2023 /
![Brown Votes to Support Small Businesses, Reduce Mandates]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) cast a “no” vote for legislation Democrats have dubbed the “Keystone Saves Program.”
May. 25, 2023 /
![Pickett, Owlett Remind Frontier Customers of Upcoming PUC Public Input Hearings]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) are reminding Frontier Commonwealth telephone company customers of four public input hearings to be conducted by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) in June to gather formal comments regarding poor service.
May. 25, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – It is time for the Pennsylvania Capitol to erect a memorial recognizing the sacrifices of Gold Star Families who have lost a loved one in military service, according to Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin).
May. 24, 2023 /
![House Democrats Show Their Priorities are Not with the People of Pennsylvania, Cutler Says]()
HARRISBURG – Following a week of Democrat-led votes on increasing costs on Pennsylvanians, misplaced criminal justice priorities, and efforts that will make it harder to do business in Pennsylvania, House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement:
May. 24, 2023 /
![Supreme Court Should Follow the Law, Continue to Block RGGI, Cutler Says]()
HARRISBURG – With the Pennsylvania Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in a case that will partially determine the fate of Pennsylvania’s entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a plan that will raise taxes on Pennsylvanians for turning their lights on and heating and cooling their homes, and devastate Pennsylvania’s growing energy economy, Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) called on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to follow the law and continue the delay placed on Pennsylvania’s entry into RGGI by the Commonwealth Court while underlying legal merits are argued.
May. 24, 2023 /
![Wentling’s Bill to Repeal Frozen Dessert Law Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced his bill to ease unnecessary and costly testing burdens for employers has passed the House. House Bill 953, which would repeal Act 215 of 1965 known as the Frozen Dessert Law, overwhelmingly passed the House Monday.
May. 23, 2023 /
![Kutz, Fleming Unveil Bipartisan Future Caucus]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) and Justin Fleming (D-Dauphin) unveiled the new Bipartisan Future Caucus during a press conference today at the state Capitol. The two legislators will serve as chairmen of the caucus.
May. 23, 2023 /
![Smith Votes ‘No’ on Unconstitutional Gun Control Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) opposed a pair of gun control measures passed primarily by Democrats. He issued this statement following the votes:
May. 23, 2023 /
![Bill to Ensure Military Children Receive Fair Education Enrollment Passes House Education Committee, Says Mackenzie]()
HARRISBURG – Working to ensure military children aren’t left behind or disadvantaged when moving into school districts in Pennsylvania, the House Education Committee has unanimously approved a bill that would allow those children access to registration and enrollment at the same time it is open to the general population. Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is a prime co-sponsor of House Bill 1094. She was the prime sponsor of similar legislation last session.
May. 23, 2023 /
![Gold Star Families, Kerwin Enter Memorial Day Weekend with Advocacy for New Memorial]()
WHAT: Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) and Gold Star Families who lost someone in military service will advocate for House Bill 71, legislation that would authorize a new memorial to be built on the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex grounds.
May. 22, 2023 /
![Health Committee Passes Bill Removing Requirement for Redundant Health Centers]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced the committee reported out one bill to address duplicative state and county health centers. The committee also reported out 10 resolutions, sending them to the full House for consideration.
May. 22, 2023 /
![Kutz to Host Press Conference Unveiling the Bipartisan Future Caucus]()
WHAT: Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) will be hosting a press conference to unveil the new Bipartisan Future Caucus. He and Rep. Justin Fleming (D-Dauphin) will discuss the founding, goals and priorities of the Bipartisan Future Caucus.