Nov. 13, 2023 /
![Marcell Bill to Educate on the Dangers of Human Use of Xylazine Passes House Committee]()
HARRISBURG- The House Human Services Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) to require the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) to engage in a public awareness campaign to educate the public about the dangers of human use of xylazine.
Nov. 09, 2023 /
![House Unanimously Adopts Mercuri’s Amendment to Review State Information Technology for Foreign Threats]()
HARRISBURG – House Republicans have been fighting to safeguard government information and prevent any disruption in the vital roles that government plays in Pennsylvania communities. House Bill 573 would require annual reports submitted to the governor contain an assessment of any potential weaknesses or risks that may exist within an administrative department.
Nov. 09, 2023 /
![Marshall Won’t Seek Ninth Term in Office]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Marshall (R-Beaver) announced today that he will not seek re-election for a ninth term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Nov. 09, 2023 /
![Mackenzie Issues Statement on Voting Machine Fiasco in Northampton County]()
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY -- Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) issued the following statement in response to voting machine irregularities in Northampton County on Election Day, Nov. 7, 2023.
Nov. 08, 2023 /
![Mackenzie’s Bill Ensuring Fair Education Enrollment for Military Children Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) has proudly announced the signing into law of new legislation aimed at ensuring fair education enrollment for children of transferring military families. Mackenzie was a prime co-sponsor of the House bill and the prime sponsor of similar legislation during the previous session.
Nov. 08, 2023 /
![House Freezes Tuition, Improves Transparency]()
For the past few months, my Republican colleagues and I have been pushing for more transparency at Pennsylvania’s state-related schools – Penn State, Temple, Lincoln and the University of Pittsburgh – and a tuition freeze to provide some relief to college students.
Nov. 08, 2023 /
![Basic Education Funding Commission Hearing on Thursday in Bedford]()
HARRISBURG – As co-chairs of the Basic Education Funding Commission, state Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill, R-York, and Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, today announced details of the commission’s tenth hearing:
Nov. 06, 2023 /
![Grove Issues Financial Brief for October 2023]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) announced the release of the monthly House Republican Appropriations Financial Brief.
Nov. 06, 2023 /
![Bernstine Recognized as ‘Defender of Limited Government’ by ILA]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has been recognized for his conservative voting record by the Institute for Legislative Analysis (ILA). Bernstine received the Charlie Gerow Award as a “Defender of Limited Government.”
Nov. 03, 2023 /
![Kerwin Bill to Honor Veterans Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) introduced House Bill 73 earlier this year to create specialty license plates for veterans of Operation Inherent Resolve.
Nov. 02, 2023 /
![Barton Introduces Legislation Boosting Campaign Finance Transparency]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) has introduced legislation to increase campaign finance transparency by requiring campaigns and campaign organization to itemize reimbursements on campaign finance reports.
Nov. 02, 2023 /
![Rapp Worries for Children, Young Adults Following Marijuana Legalization Hearing]()
HARRISBURG — The House Health Subcommittee on Health Care held a public hearing this week on legalizing cannabis for adult use.
Nov. 02, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – As a longtime supporter of efforts to address Pennsylvania’s maternal mortality crisis, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) applauds the enactment of Act 5 of 2023, which improves access to maternal health and mortality data for medical professionals and policymakers. Mackenzie joined Gov. Josh Shapiro, advocates, and other lawmakers for Tuesday’s ceremonial bill signing at the state Capitol.
Nov. 02, 2023 /
![Kutz Legislation to Honor Fallen Hero Jerome Guise Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – The House recently approved legislation introduced by Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) that would designate the bridge carrying PA Route 34 over Mountain Creek in Mount Holly Springs Borough in memory of fallen firefighter and community servant, Jerome Guise.
Nov. 01, 2023 /
![Struzzi, Kephart Applaud Court Decision on RGGI Energy Tax]()
HARRISBURG – The authors of legislation that would require implementation of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to go before the General Assembly are claiming victory following issuance of a permanent injunction against the rule by Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania on the basis of it being unconstitutional.
Nov. 01, 2023 /
![Grove: Court Rejection of RGGI a Win for Taxpayers]()
Harrisburg – The following statement is issued on behalf of House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove following the Commonwealth Court decision on Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI):
Nov. 01, 2023 /
![Nelson: Let’s Keep RGGI Discussion Behind Us]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland), Republican Chairman of the House Gas and Oil Caucus, issued the following statement after hearing of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court decision Wednesday to void Pennsylvania’s entrance into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a multi-state energy tax program that would have increased electricity costs on Pennsylvanians to heat their homes and turn on the lights.
Nov. 01, 2023 /
![Causer Applauds Court’s Rejection of New Energy Tax]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), Republican chairman of the House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee, applauded today’s Commonwealth Court decision invalidating the state’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and rescuing consumers from what would have been an estimated $2.8 billion tax.
Nov. 01, 2023 /
![Task Force Adopts Final Report on How Best to Increase Export of Liquified Natural Gas in PA, Says White]()
HARRISBURG—Pennsylvania’s bipartisan Philadelphia LNG Export Task Force, chaired by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), held its last meeting today and adopted a final report on the best and safest way to increase the export of LNG.
Nov. 01, 2023 /
![Time to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent in Pennsylvania]()
It happens twice every year in most states, including Pennsylvania. We all make the switch between daylight saving time (DST) and standard time, adding unnecessary stress to our lives.