Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – The General Assembly today approved a responsible budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year that respects taxpayers by not raising taxes and saves money to offset any future proposed tax increases. In response, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), who serves on the House Appropriations Committee, which works to create the yearly budgets, issued the following statement:
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) today issued the following statement about his “no” vote on state funding for the University of Pittsburgh:
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG—Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) joined a bipartisan majority in the House to pass a budget that raises funds for education, and adds money to the state’s Rainy Day Fund, all without raising taxes.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – The General Assembly today approved a responsible, no-tax-increase budget that respects taxpayers.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) today announced that his House Bill 827, which would create the Microenterprise Loan Program, has been signed in both chambers of the General Assembly and sent to the governor’s desk.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG — Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) joined his colleagues in approving a $39.78 billion Fiscal Year 2021-22 state budget on Friday.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to passage of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 state budget:
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Indiana/Butler) today issued the following statement in response to the House passing a Fiscal Year 2021-22 state budget supporting core government services:
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG –Rep. Jason Silvis (R-Westmoreland/Armstrong/Indiana) issued the following statement in response to passage of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 state budget:
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, today issued the following statement after House passage of the 2021-22 state budget:
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today issued the following statement in response to the House on Friday approving a $39.79 billion Fiscal Year 2021-22 state budget.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) issued the following statement in response to the House approving a state budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 that supports core government services:
Jun. 17, 2021 / Press Release
The Pennsylvania Voting Rights Protection Act, approved in committee just recently vastly improves Pennsylvania’s election process that the last few election cycles prove are ripe with problems, some of which disenfranchise voters.
Jun. 17, 2021 / Press Release
Recognizing the dedication of the state’s veterans, the House last week approved a package of bills supporting those who served us and our country.
Jun. 08, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), chairman of the House Second Amendment Caucus, today announced passage of his bill to better combat illegal local gun ordinances and regulations that threaten Pennsylvanians’ constitutional rights.
Jun. 08, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – The House today passed legislation authored by Reps. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) that would dedicate additional Medicaid funding to facilities demonstrating a significant commitment to care for those on a ventilator or with a tracheostomy and create an incentive to facilities to expand geographic access to this type of care.
Jun. 04, 2021 / Press Release
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is available for renters of residential properties who are at risk of eviction or utility shutoffs due to hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun. 02, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – The Republican Leaders of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and House State Government Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) Friday sent a letter to Philadelphia City Commissioners Lisa Deely and Omar Sabir making it clear that if the commissioners continue to intentionally violate the plain language of the Pennsylvania Election Code and their oath of office, then they will face impeachment proceedings.
May. 27, 2021 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) today announced the awarding of nearly $1 million in gaming grants for the 137th Legislative District. Emrick advocated in support of the grants.
May. 21, 2021 / Press Release
The Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) announced last week that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate has fallen low enough to automatically conclude the Extended Benefits (EB) program effective the claim week ending Saturday, May 15.