Kail to Hold Hearing, Press Conference on Supporting First Responders

Feb. 15, 2023 /

WHAT: Due to the ongoing and unresolved crisis with our emergency first responders, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing and press conference to spotlight current obstacles facing these heroes and how those issues can be properly addressed.

Diamond Reappointed to PA Election Law Advisory Board

Feb. 13, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Representative Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) has been reappointed as a designated member of the Joint State Government Commission’s Election Law Advisory Board by House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler.

Kail to Hold Hearing, Press Conference on Supporting First Responders

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Due to the ongoing and unresolved crisis with our emergency first responders, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing and press conference to spotlight current obstacles facing these heroes and how those issues can be properly addressed.

Pickett, Owlett to Host Public Meetings About Frontier Communications Formal Complaint

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Two informational meetings are being held to update area residents about the next steps following the filing of a formal complaint against Frontier Communications. Both meetings will feature presentations by the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) and Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA), which filed the joint complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) against Commonwealth Telephone Company, LLC d/b/a Frontier Communications Commonwealth Telephone Company (Frontier Commonwealth).

Grove to Lead Discussion on Tax Policy Reform

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Just in time for tax season, House Appropriations Committee Republican Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will lead a roundtable conversation on tax policy reforms and how they could help address the economic challenges facing Pennsylvania.

D’Orsie Bill Would Keep Free Speech in Higher Education Free

Feb. 09, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – The formative college years are supposed to be a time to hear and consider differing viewpoints and to forge one’s ideals and worldview in an environment that’s friendly to free speech and expression. This fact is why Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) plans to introduce legislation to protect free speech on college campuses in Pennsylvania.

Kutz Bill Would Support First-Time Homebuyers

Feb. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to help first-time homebuyers in Pennsylvania, Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) is gathering support for legislation that would reduce the tax burden for new homeowners by creating an exemption from paying the realty transfer tax.

Grove to Lead Discussion with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations

Feb. 06, 2023 /

WHAT: Continuing to do the work of the people as House members wait to be called back to session by the speaker, House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will lead a roundtable discussion with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations. The services account for two of the largest in Pennsylvania’s annual budget.

Rozzi’s Lockdown Holds Back House from Helping Families by Lowering Energy Prices, Says Kail and Nelson

Feb. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG— Following today’s hearing on rising energy costs in Pennsylvania, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and Deputy Policy Committee Chairman Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) held a press conference to continue pushing House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) and Democrat lawmakers to open the Pennsylvania House so legislators can begin working on policies that lower energy prices to help alleviate families and employers laboring to make ends meet.

Mackenzie to Chair House Labor and Industry Committee

Feb. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) announced that he has been appointed by the Republican leader to serve as chairman of the House Labor and Industry Committee for the 2023-24 Legislative Session. He has previously served as committee vice chairman.

Kail to Hold Hearing, Press Conference on Rising Energy Costs

Feb. 05, 2023 /

WHAT: As Pennsylvania families and businesses struggle with rising energy costs, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing and press conference to highlight the burdens of rising energy prices.

Struzzi, Mullins to Co-Chair House PASSHE Caucus

Feb. 02, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Kyle Mullins (D-Lackawanna) have been selected to serve as co-chairmen of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Caucus in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2023-24 session.

Scialabba Hosts Policy Hearing on Workforce Development

Feb. 02, 2023 /

CRANBERRY – Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) hosted a policy hearing today with members of the House Republican Policy Committee and the public, which focused on how to develop our workforce to meet the needs of Pennsylvania employers and consumers.

Scialabba to Host Policy Committee Hearing on Workforce Development

Feb. 01, 2023 /

WHAT: Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) will be hosting a House Republican Policy Committee hearing titled “Empowering our Workforce,” which will focus on discussions about how to better prepare our workforce to meet the needs of Pennsylvania employers.

Lawmakers Call on Democrats to End Partisan Charade and Return to Work

Jan. 30, 2023 /

HARRISBURG— Following today’s hearing on school funding, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), House Republican Education Committee Chairman Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) and Deputy Policy Committee Chairman David Rowe (R-Snyder/Juniata/Mifflin/Union) held a press conference urging Democratic lawmakers to get back to work immediately.

Grove to Lead Discussion with State Treasurer and Auditor General

Jan. 30, 2023 /

WHAT: Continuing to do the work of the people as House members wait to be called back to session by the speaker, House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will lead a roundtable discussion with the state’s top fiscal watchdogs.

Kail to Hold Hearing, Press Conference on School Funding

Jan. 30, 2023 /

WHAT: To advocate for the diverse needs of all Pennsylvania students, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be hosting an informational hearing and subsequent press conference on how our K-12 schools are funded.

Kail to Hold Hearing, Press Conference on School Funding

Jan. 29, 2023 /

WHAT: To advocate for the diverse needs of all Pennsylvania students, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be hosting an informational hearing and subsequent press conference on how our K-12 schools are funded.