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Flick, Ecker: Hearing Highlights Need for Better Mental Health Care

Sep. 08, 2023 /

WILLIAMSPORT ¬– Mental health services in Pennsylvania, particularly in rural areas, are in trouble and in need of assistance. This is what members of the House Republican Policy Committee heard during a hearing hosted by Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) in Williamsport, according to Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), vice chairman of the committee.

Grove Announces Partnership with the PA House Legislative Fellowship Program

Sep. 08, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – House Republican Appropriation Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) announced today the start of a partnership with the Pennsylvania House Legislative Fellow Program.

Fink: Shapiro Decision Limits Options for Pregnant Women in PA

Sep. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Josh Shapiro recently announced a funding cut to a nearly 30 year-long agreement with Real Alternatives. This pro-life organization has provided support to Pennsylvania families and pregnant women considering abortion since the administration of former Democrat Gov. Bob Casey. Rep. Wendy Fink (R- Red Lion) reacted with disappointment and concern as Shapiro’s actions erode choice for pregnant women in search of options.

Continued Legislative, Budgetary Failure is the Price of Unnecessary Political Games, Cutler Says

Aug. 31, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – As Pennsylvania’s government will enter September without a completed state budget, House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) noted the critical funding that has yet to be approved is the hallmark of a months-long budget failure that has Pennsylvanians paying the price of unnecessary political games.

Rare-Earth Minerals, Energy Independence the Subject of Clearfield County Hearing Hosted by Armanini, Kephart

Aug. 30, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Energy independence is a goal worth pursuing, according to House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington). His concern is how badly our state and country want to achieve that goal.

Barton: Legislation Will Increase Campaign Finance Transparency

Aug. 23, 2023 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) said Wednesday he is circulating a co-sponsorship memo for legislation to increase campaign finance transparency by requiring campaigns and campaign organizations to itemize reimbursements on campaign finance reports.

Lawmakers Seek to Hold Telecommunications Utilities Accountable

Aug. 22, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – A group of state House lawmakers representing primarily rural areas of the Commonwealth has introduced a package of six bills aimed at holding telecommunications companies accountable to their customers. Some of the measures come in response to a series of public input hearings hosted by the Public Utility Commission (PUC) in Tioga, Bradford and Wyoming counties.

Brown Says Felony Penalties Should be Imposed for Falsely Reporting Threats, Emergencies Toward Schools

Aug. 22, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would create felony criminal penalties for falsely reporting emergency threats directed toward any educational facility in the Commonwealth has been introduced by Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence).

Brown Introduces Resolution to Simplify Removal of Local Elected Officials

Aug. 21, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) has introduced a joint resolution that would provide a more efficient process to remove local elected officials who neglect the duties of their office.

Gregory Legislation Will Protect Children from Accessing Pornography on Mobile Devices

Aug. 21, 2023 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) said Monday his legislation, House Bill 1501, will ensure that children are protected from accessing pornography on mobile devices.

Banta Condemns Biden Administration for Withholding Funding to Schools with Hunting, Archery Programs

Aug. 18, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jacob Banta (R-Erie) is accusing the Biden Administration of stepping on the Second Amendment rights of Americans by withdrawing funding for schools with hunting and archery programs based on its interpretation of new law.

Ecker to Introduce Legislation Regulating Child Influencers

Aug. 17, 2023 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) announced Thursday he will be introducing legislation to regulate social media child influencers and celebrities under Pennsylvania’s Child Labor Law.

Gregory Seeks to Aid Those in Long-Term Substance Abuse Recovery

Aug. 15, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – With bi-partisan support, Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) introduced legislation to help Pennsylvanians in long-term substance abuse recovery.

Wentling Urges Congress to Cut Emissions Testing Requirements

Aug. 14, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) has introduced a resolution that urges Congress to eliminate emissions testing regulations. He released the following statement on House Resolution 172:

Flood Hosts Hearing on Importance of Tourism and Local Opportunities in the Lehigh Valley

Aug. 11, 2023 /

BETHLEHEM – With the goal of highlighting the economic engine of tourism and discussing ways the Legislature can help the travel and tourism industry prosper, Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) brought the House Republican Policy Committee to the Lehigh Valley to talk with local leaders about opportunities to bring more business to the region, as well as obstacles that may be inhibiting growth in the hospitality space.

Massive Statewide Broadband Expansion Plan Approved, Says Metzgar

Aug. 10, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – A multi-year plan key to securing more than $1 billion in federal resources to expand broadband access to hundreds of thousands of locations across the Commonwealth was unanimously approved by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority today.