Benninghoff, House Committee to Examine Funding of PA State Police

Apr. 11, 2023 /

WHAT: Republican Chairman Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) and fellow members of the House Transportation Committee will host an informational meeting to examine use of the Motor License Fund to supplement the budget of the Pennsylvania State Police. The fund is supported by the gas tax and portions of vehicle registration and driver’s license fees.

Kail to Hold Hearing on Permitting Reform

Mar. 20, 2023 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing titled “Obstacles to Opportunity: PA’s Permitting Process” to hear the challenges of Pennsylvania’s permitting process and explore possible solutions.

Members of the General Assembly Fight for Equity

Mar. 07, 2023 /

WHAT: Members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly will host a press conference to raise awareness of sexual harassment and various inequities women still face in the workplace. The event is being held on International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

Legislative Audit Advisory Commission to Release 2022 Audit

Feb. 28, 2023 /

WHAT: House Republican Caucus Chairman George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland), chairman of the Legislative Audit Advisory Commission (LAAC), and other LAAC members will meet to review and potentially accept the audit for Fiscal Year 2022.

Mackenzie to Unveil ‘Pennsylvania Families Tax Relief’ Wednesday

Feb. 27, 2023 /

Note: Time change WHAT: Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) will hold a press conference to unveil a legislative package designed to provide tax relief for Pennsylvania families and individuals. The tax cut proposals are recommendations to be considered during upcoming state budget negotiations.

Benninghoff Named Chairman of Cancer Caucus

Feb. 17, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) has been appointed chair of the bipartisan, bicameral Cancer Caucus in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

Kail to Hold Hearing on Regulations

Feb. 17, 2023 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing titled “Impacts and Solutions: Charting a Path Through Common Sense State Regulatory Reform.” The hearing will discuss the best pathways to crafting commonsense regulations and review the impact of existing regulations on communities.

Kail to Hold Hearing, Press Conference on Supporting First Responders

Feb. 15, 2023 /

WHAT: Due to the ongoing and unresolved crisis with our emergency first responders, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing and press conference to spotlight current obstacles facing these heroes and how those issues can be properly addressed.

Kail to Hold Hearing, Press Conference on Supporting First Responders

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Due to the ongoing and unresolved crisis with our emergency first responders, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing and press conference to spotlight current obstacles facing these heroes and how those issues can be properly addressed.

Pickett, Owlett to Host Public Meetings About Frontier Communications Formal Complaint

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Two informational meetings are being held to update area residents about the next steps following the filing of a formal complaint against Frontier Communications. Both meetings will feature presentations by the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) and Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA), which filed the joint complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) against Commonwealth Telephone Company, LLC d/b/a Frontier Communications Commonwealth Telephone Company (Frontier Commonwealth).

Grove to Lead Discussion on Tax Policy Reform

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Just in time for tax season, House Appropriations Committee Republican Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will lead a roundtable conversation on tax policy reforms and how they could help address the economic challenges facing Pennsylvania.

Grove to Lead Discussion with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations

Feb. 06, 2023 /

WHAT: Continuing to do the work of the people as House members wait to be called back to session by the speaker, House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will lead a roundtable discussion with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations. The services account for two of the largest in Pennsylvania’s annual budget.