HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced the submission of formal legislative comments from 85 members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) outlining grave concerns regarding the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s massive 502-page proposed rewrite of the Chapter 27 regulations (Rulemaking #10-242/IRRC #3490), which govern communicable and noncommunicable diseases.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) today released the following statement regarding an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to reverse federal stormwater managements fees, known as the “Rain Tax”:
HARRISBURG – Following the federal government’s action to rescind Executive Order 13508, Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration, Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) today called on the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Shapiro administration to immediately halt and review Chesapeake Bay-related stormwater mandates.
NORTH HUNTINGDON— Pennsylvania has the resources needed to deliver affordable, reliable energy, but regulatory barriers and misguided policies are preventing the Commonwealth from realizing its full potential, according to testimony presented Monday before the House Republican Policy Committee.
WASHINGTON – On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Speaker Joanna McClinton made disgusting remarks that seemed to blame that day on the political actions and policies of those she disagrees with, said Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington), who serves as the Republican Whip and issued this statement:
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Brian Rasel (R-Westmoreland), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Powering Pennsylvania: An Affordable, Reliable Energy Future” to examine how Pennsylvania can leverage its abundant coal and natural gas resources to lower energy costs, strengthen grid reliability and protect consumers from rising utility bills.
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) today made the following statement regarding the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks:
MECHANICSBURG— Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), convened a hearing Tuesday to examine Kutz’s Growth and Affordability Plan (GAP), a 10-bill package aimed at lowering costs for families and improving Pennsylvania’s economic competitiveness.
ALTOONA—Rising energy costs are limiting business growth, straining workers, and driving up the price of goods throughout Pennsylvania, employers and industry leaders testified Thursday during a House Republican Policy Committee hearing hosted by Rep. Andrea Verobish (R-Blair).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) is calling on the House majority to bring legislation protecting women’s sports to the House floor after three bills addressing the issue have repeatedly been moved among committees without receiving a vote by the full House.
WAYNESBORO – Sparked by a reported indecent exposure incident in a Washington Township park, Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) will soon introduce legislation granting police the power to make an on-scene arrest during such cases.
JONESTOWN – With the deadline for the General Assembly to regulate skill games in Pennsylvania looming, Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) will soon introduce two pieces of legislation to legalize skill games and provide homeowners nearly $1 billion in additional property tax relief.
BEAVER COUNTY—Pennsylvania can lower electricity costs, strengthen grid reliability and attract new investment by expanding energy production, removing regulatory barriers and allowing energy sources to compete in the marketplace, testifiers told lawmakers Wednesday during a House Republican Policy Committee hearing.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Closing the GAP: Making Pennsylvania More Affordable” to examine the Pennsylvania Growth and Affordability Plan (GAP), a legislative package focused on lowering costs for families and making Pennsylvania a more competitive place to live, work, and do business.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), Republican chair of the House Human Services Committee, reports the committee held a hearing to discuss House Bill 1939. The bi-partisan bill would increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for direct support professionals (DSPs) serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism.
HARRISBURG – As I warned in my July 21 column, the state Senate and Democrat-controlled House at the last minute of passing the 2026-27 budget inserted a provision that would allow the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to keep drilling wells and collecting money on oil, gas, and mineral rights that belong to other people.
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) today called on the Shapiro administration to withdraw proposed regulations reminiscent of COVID lockdown-era government policy that would infringe upon constitutional norms and civil liberties.
HARRISBURG – As a member of Pennsylvania’s Children’s Trust Fund, Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) reviewed and supported submissions from 21 grant recipients seeking to prevent child abuse and neglect.
BERKS COUNTY— Pennsylvania can address its law enforcement staffing shortage without lowering professional standards by strengthening career pipelines; improving training; and supporting the physical, mental and financial well-being of officers, according to law enforcement leaders who testified Wednesday during a House Republican Policy Committee hearing.
