Heffley Expresses Concerns Over Commonwealth Court Ruling on Mail-In Ballots

Oct. 31, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) voiced significant concerns regarding the Commonwealth Court’s recent decision to count undated and incorrectly dated mail-in ballots in the case of Baxter v. Philadelphia Board of Elections. Heffley believes this ruling undermines the integrity of Pennsylvania’s elections and opens the door for potential electoral misconduct.

Smith Urges Vigilance Against Voter Fraud

Oct. 30, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) issued this statement following news that Lancaster County election workers uncovered significant voter registration fraud and York County is investigating potential voter registration fraud:

Pennsylvania to Terminate Contract with Kooth, Says Scialabba

Oct. 25, 2024 /

Pennsylvania to Terminate Contract with Kooth, Says Scialabba

HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) announced the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is terminating its contract with Kooth, a London-based online platform that claims to offer mental health treatment to school-aged children in Pennsylvania without parental knowledge, involvement or consent.

Cutler: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling Allows Double Voting

Oct. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) issued the following statement in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s 4-3 ruling on provisional ballots for voters who incorrectly return their mail-in ballots.

Cabell’s ‘Digital Assets Authorization Act’ Bill Gains House Approval

Oct. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would protect the rights of Pennsylvanians to control and spend digital assets, sponsored by Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne), was passed by the House of Representatives with bipartisan support on Wednesday. House Bill 2481, also known as the Digital Assets Authorization Act, now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Fighting to Keep the Lights On in PA

Oct. 23, 2024 / Press Release

What if you flipped the switch and the lights did not come on? As vice chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee, we recently dove into the issue of the looming energy crisis the nation and Pennsylvania are facing.

Troubled Housing Assistance Agency to be Audited After Transparency Efforts by Rep. Marcell

Oct. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Kristin Marcell shared today Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor will be taking action on her legislation, House Bill 2387, by auditing the troubled Pennsylvania House Finance Authority (PHFA). HB 2387 was offered as part of the “Back to Basics” plan by House Republicans to assist state government in performing its basic and essential tasks.

Watro Sponsors Veterans Day Resolution

Oct. 21, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – A resolution recognizing Nov. 11 as Veterans Day in Pennsylvania, sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), passed unanimously in the House of Representatives today.

Keeping Jobs in the Pittsburgh Area

Oct. 16, 2024 /

The economic future of Pittsburgh and our Commonwealth should not be held back by the political rhetoric we have seen far too often by some elected officials. By supporting anti-energy policies, such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, and needlessly working to block a negotiated deal by U.S. Steel, policymakers have failed to see the potential of strengthening the steel and energy industries here in Pennsylvania. Expanding natural gas and steel production in a responsible manner brings immediate and long-term benefits to our community, including adding or saving thousands of jobs.