Oct. 02, 2023 /
![Bill Creating More Consistency, Flexibility for Boroughs Passes House, Says James]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) announced his bill, which would create consistent guidelines in the Borough Code, overwhelmingly passed the House.
Sep. 29, 2023 /
![Energy Should be More Affordable, Cutler Says]()
HARRISBURG – With the conclusion of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Working Group, which endorsed some form of cap-and-trade program—though not specifically endorsing RGGI—House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said that Pennsylvania energy policy should focus on making energy more affordable and stabilizing our energy grid:
Sep. 29, 2023 /
![The Sheriff of Robbingham]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) expressed outrage that Secretary of the Budget, Uri Monson, has once again failed to perform the basic duties of his office.
Sep. 28, 2023 /
![Yet Another Governor Disrespects Our First Responders]()
HARRISBURG – Following in the footsteps of his predecessor, Gov. Josh Shapiro ignored the law and failed to declare Sept. 27 First Responders Day in Pennsylvania, Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) said today.
Sep. 28, 2023 /
![Cabell’s Bill Would Prohibit Mask Mandates or Proof of Vaccination on Public Transportation in Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – Seeking to preserve personal freedoms and individual liberties, Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) has introduced legislation that would prohibit certain public transportation entities from implementing mask mandates or requiring proof of vaccination for services.
Sep. 28, 2023 /
![Rapp Votes Against Bill Boosting Fines, Regulations on PA Pools]()
WARREN — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, voted against a bill that would require further regulations on public swimming pools and splash pads in Pennsylvania. House Bill 1565 would also replace the current one-time $10 fee for pool permits with a recurring annual fee of at least $100.
Sep. 27, 2023 /
![Ride Aims to Preserve Historic Monuments, Promote Peace]()
Several years ago, I joined my friend, fellow motorcycle enthusiast and former Rep. Harry Readshaw (D-Allegheny) on his annual Ride to Gettysburg to raise money for the Pennsylvania Gettysburg Monuments Fund.
Sep. 27, 2023 /
![House Approves Topper Bill to Increase Learning Flexibility]()
HARRISBURG – In response to educators and school districts asking for more flexibility in providing educational opportunities for all Pennsylvania students, today the House unanimously approved legislation by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) to change the instructional time requirement to 180 days or 990 secondary and 900 elementary hours.
Sep. 27, 2023 /
![Increased Higher Education Prices Will Turn Students’ Dreams into Nightmares, Says Kail]()
HARRISBURG – As students struggle with the finances necessary to pursue their lifelong goals, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) held a hearing to delve into the escalating expenses of higher education and options that will eliminate obstacles to opportunity.
Sep. 27, 2023 /
![Barton Blasts Shapiro’s Automatic Voter Registration]()
HARRISBURG – Last week, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced his administration will start automatically registering anyone to vote who either obtains or renews their driver’s license or state I.D.
Sep. 25, 2023 /
![Lawrence Urges Shapiro to Rescind Recent Executive Action]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recent announcement regarding automatic voter registration:
Sep. 25, 2023 /
![Gaydos Voter Motor Efficiency Bill More Vital Than Ever After Shapiro Action]()
HARRISBURG – In light of the governor’s recent announcement to implement an automatic voter registration when Commonwealth residents obtain or renew a PennDOT driver’s license or photo identification card, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today called on the House to act on her bill to automatically interconnect all state agency data and information collection and services so that records match, government can operate more efficiently and citizens may get the most of the government for which they pay.
Sep. 25, 2023 /
![Jozwiak Statement on Automatic Voter Registration Mandate]()
HARRISBURG – In response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mandate to automatically register voters at PennDOT driver license and photo centers, Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) released the following statement.
Sep. 25, 2023 /
![Marcell, Tomlinson Sponsor Legislation to Post Suicide Crisis Line in State Parks]()
HARRISBURG- Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Richboro) and KC Tomlinson (R-Bensalem) have co-sponsored legislation to require the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to prominently post information about suicide awareness and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in all state parks and forests throughout the Commonwealth.
Sep. 25, 2023 /
![PASS Scholarships: A Crucial Investment in Pennsylvania’s Future]()
By Reps. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford)
Sep. 22, 2023 /
![Grimm Krupa Voices Concern Over Shapiro’s Automatic Voter Registration]()
MCCLELLANDTOWN – This week, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced his administration will start automatically registering anyone to vote who either obtains or renews their driver’s license or state I.D.
Sep. 22, 2023 /
![School Leaders Back Nelson, White Bill to Replace PSSA Testing]()
HARRISBURG – With the support of area school superintendents, Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), Republican Caucus Secretary, unveiled a plan to eliminate the annual Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) testing system used by public schools and replace it with benchmark testing technology.
Sep. 22, 2023 /
![Smith Slams Shapiro’s Automatic Voter Registration Stunt]()
HARRISBURG – This week, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced his administration will start automatically registering anyone to vote who either obtains or renews their driver’s license or state I.D.
Sep. 22, 2023 /
![Fink Criticizes Shapiro for Unilateral Action on Automatic Voter Registration]()
HARRISBURG – Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday his administration is instituting an automatic voter registration system in Pennsylvania. Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) voiced her concern about possible consequences of this action, and the way it erodes the power of the General Assembly.
Sep. 22, 2023 /
![Flick Statement on Automatic Voter Registration Mandate]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) issued the following statement on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mandate to automatically register voters at PennDOT driver license and photo centers.