Jul. 11, 2022 /
![Lewis DelRosso’s Legislation to Protect Senior Citizens Earns Governor’s Approval]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation to protect older Pennsylvanians, authored by Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland), has earned the approval of the House, Senate and Gov. Tom Wolf.
Jul. 11, 2022 /
![Speaker Names Committee to Investigate Rising Crime Rates]()
HARRISBURG – Recognizing that skyrocketing crime rates in Philadelphia must be addressed, Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) named the members of a newly established select committee tasked with investigating the problems plaguing the city, including whether local prosecutors are appropriately performing their duties in prosecuting violent crime and offenses such as illegal possession of firearms.
Jul. 11, 2022 /
![Ecker Issues Statement on Responsible Budget]()
HARRISBURG – In response to the House of Representatives approving a spending plan for fiscal year 2022-23, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement:
Jul. 11, 2022 /
![Jozwiak on State Budget: Prioritizes Safety, Uses Taxpayer Dollars Responsibly, No Tax Increases]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) today issued the following statement in response to the House approving a $42.8 billion Fiscal Year 2022-23 state budget on Thursday:
Jul. 11, 2022 /
![Ortitay Secures Biggest Changes in Education Policy this Century]()
BRIDGEVILLE – As part of the 2022-23 state budget, the Education Code recently enacted includes six proposals pushed by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny).
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![Nelson: Budget Invests in Families While Saving for the Future]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) issued the below statement following the passage of legislation to finalize the 2022-23 budget.
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![House Health Committee Chair Rapp Confirms Life Amendment Would Free People’s Legislature to Protect Life Post Roe v. Wade]()
HARRISBURG — PA House Health Committee Majority Chair Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/ Forest) today congratulated her House and Senate colleagues for advancing the “Life” Amendment (Senate Bill 106) which proposes to amend the state Constitution to clarify that abortion and taxpayer-funded abortions are not constitutional rights.
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![Benninghoff Applauds Recent Action on Election Integrity Measures]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) Friday applauded recent action taken by the Pennsylvania General Assembly to take significant action to deliver on election integrity.
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![Budget Paves Successful Path for PA, Cutler Says]()
HARRISBURG – Keeping a promise to protect Pennsylvanians today and in the future, Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) supported, and helped craft, a state budget that makes historic investments to move the state forward while ensuring there will be no need for tax increases going forward.
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![Mako Votes in Favor of State Budget]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) joined his colleagues in approving a $42.8 billion Fiscal Year 2022-23 state budget on Thursday. He issued the following statement in response:
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![Gaydos Supports Constitutional Amendments,]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today voted with a majority of her House and Senate colleagues to advance proposed constitutional amendments outlined in Senate Bill 106 which would let the voters – not the politicians – decide on several very important issues in the Commonwealth.
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![Grove: Election Integrity Ballot Questions Approved]()
HARRISBURG – The General Assembly moved forward with two election reform measures, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York), chairman of the House State Government Committee, announced.
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![James Pleased to See Constitutional Amendments on Election Reform, Voter ID Advance]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced today the House advanced several proposed constitutional amendments, which include restoring the balance of elections in the Commonwealth.
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![Mihalek: Budget Prioritizes Fiscal Restraint]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) issued the below statement following the passage of legislation to finalize the 2022-23 budget.
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![Fiscally Sound Budget Plan Invests Prudently, Says Dunbar]()
HARRISBURG – PA House Majority Caucus Chairman (R-Westmoreland) issued the below statement following the passage of legislation to finalize the 2022-23 budget.
Jul. 08, 2022 /
![House Members Offer Statement on Wolf’s Veto of Fairness in Women’s Sports Act]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland), Martina White (R-Philadelphia), Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Centre) and Dawn Keefer (R-York) issued the following statement following Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of House Bill 972, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act:
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![Court Decision to Place RGGI on Hold Praised by Struzzi]()
HARRISBURG – Friday’s injunction issued by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania which halts Gov. Tom Wolf’s desire to enroll Pennsylvania in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is welcome news to state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana).
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![Budget Addresses Today’s Needs, Looks Ahead, Moul Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) said he voted for the state budget, now on its way to the governor, because it fully funds the core functions of state government while also paying down debt and putting money away for the future – important considerations in a down economy.
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![Oberlander Says New State Budget Invests in Health and Human Services, Saves for the Future]()
HARRISBURG – Investing in health care, human services and other priorities for local communities while being mindful of future financial challenges, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) Thursday voted in favor of a 2022-23 state budget.
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![Sonney Supports Budget that Prioritizes Education]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, today issued the following statement after House passage of the 2022-23 state budget.