Jun. 09, 2023 /
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 /
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. 07, 2023 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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. 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.
Jun. 05, 2023 /
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. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Union) today condemned Democrat legislation and votes last week which violated our state and federal constitutions.
May. 31, 2023 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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.