Jun. 30, 2022 /
![Senate Passes Williams, Gaydos Bill to Enlist National Guard in Fight Against Cyber Criminals]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Reps. Craig Williams (R-Chester/Delaware) and Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) to allow the state to use the Pennsylvania National Guard to combat cyber criminals has passed the Senate. The bill now moves to the governor for his signature.
Jun. 30, 2022 /
![House Approves Topper Bill Funding Higher Education Based on Performance]()
HARRISBURG – To ensure state-related universities are returning the fullest return of investments from state taxpayer dollars, the House approved House Bill 2619, a performance-based funding incentive, said bill sponsor Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton).
Jun. 30, 2022 /
![Ortitay Pleased Commonwealth Court Rules Against PennDOT’s Tolling Plan]()
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court today ruled in favor of a lawsuit filed by Bridgeville Borough and South Fayette and Collier townships against PennDOT, finding the agency has no authority to implement its plan to toll nine bridges across the Commonwealth. Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), who has spearheaded the fight against the tolling plan, issued the following statement:
Jun. 29, 2022 /
![Benninghoff Applauds Creation of Investigative Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) Wednesday applauded final passage of House Resolution 216, which creates the Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order, an investigative select committee that will recommend remedies—including impeachment and other removal options—and possible policy changes due to local officials refusing to enforce state law in Philadelphia.
Jun. 29, 2022 /
![Ecker Issues Statement on House Move to Create Special Committee on Philadelphia Crime Wave]()
HARRISBURG – With bi-partisan support, the House of Representatives approved House Resolution 216, officially creating the Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order to investigate the high crime rate in Philadelphia and the actions of District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Jun. 29, 2022 /
![Mihalek Supports Philadelphia Crime Surge Investigation]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) issued the below statement following the House’s passing of House Resolution 216, which would create a Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order. The committee would be tasked with investigating and making recommendations concerning rising rates of crime, law enforcement and the enforcement of crime victim rights in Philadelphia.
Jun. 29, 2022 /
![Kail’s Resolution to Create Investigative Select Committee Adopted by House]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) announced the House adopted his resolution today to create the investigative Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order as efforts continue to address skyrocketing crime rates in Philadelphia and impeach District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Jun. 29, 2022 /
![Speaker Bryan Cutler Following Protocols from COVID Exposure]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement:
Jun. 29, 2022 /
![Stambaugh’s Bill to Encourage Online Filing of Campaign Finance Reports Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives has unanimously passed legislation that would encourage electronic filing of campaign finance reports, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Cumberland).
Jun. 28, 2022 /
![Borowicz Applauds Pioneer Investment in Job-Creating, Clinton County Natural Gas Synthesis Facility]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Centre) today applauded KeyState Natural Gas and chairman and CEO Perry Babb on landing corporate investor, OGCI Climate Investments (OGCI), for the estimated $400 million natural gas synthesis facility currently under development in West Keating Township, Clinton County.
Jun. 28, 2022 /
![Ecker: House Advances Bill to Create Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives took another step toward addressing and ending lawlessness in Philadelphia when the Judiciary Committee advanced House Resolution 216, its co-sponsor, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), announced today.
Jun. 28, 2022 /
![Remote Learning for Real Estate Schools Now Law, Says Polinchock]()
HARRISBURG – The governor this week signed legislation into law to amend the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act (RELRA), Act 9 of 1980, to permit real estate schools which have been approved to provide in-person instruction to also livestream the course, offering it to remote students, said Rep. Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks), who authored the measure.
Jun. 28, 2022 /
![Resolution Co-sponsored by O’Neal to Create Investigative Select Committee Passes Judiciary Committee]()
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee today approved a resolution co-sponsored by Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) to create an investigative Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order as part of an ongoing effort to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Jun. 28, 2022 /
![Benninghoff Comments on Resolution Creating Investigative Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) said Tuesday that he supports House Resolution 216, which creates the Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order, an investigative select committee that will recommend remedies—including impeachment and other removal—and possible policy changes due to local officials refusing to enforce state law in Philadelphia.
Jun. 28, 2022 /
![Kail’s Resolution to Create Investigative Select Committee Passes Judiciary Committee]()
HARRISBURG – As efforts continue to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) announced his resolution to create the investigative Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order passed the House Judiciary Committee today.
Jun. 28, 2022 /
![House Approves Bill to Streamline Hiring of Campus Police at State System Universities, Lawmakers Say]()
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the importance of campus security, the state House has approved legislation that will ease the hiring of campus police officers by state System of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities.
Jun. 27, 2022 /
![As a Continuation of Krasner Impeachment Effort, Kail Announces Introduction of Resolution Creating Investigative Select Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) announced Monday that as part of the ongoing effort to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner he has introduced House Resolution 216, which will create the investigative Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order.
Jun. 24, 2022 /
![PA House Republican Leaders Comment on Dobbs Decision]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) issued the following statement on the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization:
Jun. 24, 2022 /
![Mustello Issues Statement on Dobbs Ruling Regarding Abortions]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) issued the following statement in response to today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that overturns Roe v. Wade, allowing states to decide abortion law.
Jun. 24, 2022 / Press Release
![To drive investment, Pennsylvania needs long-term solutions, not short-term bailouts]()
It cannot be doubted that the issues facing our national economy are having a negative impact on every single Pennsylvania household.