Supreme Court Should Follow the Law, Continue to Block RGGI, Cutler Says

May. 24, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – With the Pennsylvania Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in a case that will partially determine the fate of Pennsylvania’s entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a plan that will raise taxes on Pennsylvanians for turning their lights on and heating and cooling their homes, and devastate Pennsylvania’s growing energy economy, Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) called on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to follow the law and continue the delay placed on Pennsylvania’s entry into RGGI by the Commonwealth Court while underlying legal merits are argued.

Wentling’s Bill to Repeal Frozen Dessert Law Passes House

May. 24, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced his bill to ease unnecessary and costly testing burdens for employers has passed the House. House Bill 953, which would repeal Act 215 of 1965 known as the Frozen Dessert Law, overwhelmingly passed the House Monday.

Kutz, Fleming Unveil Bipartisan Future Caucus

May. 23, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) and Justin Fleming (D-Dauphin) unveiled the new Bipartisan Future Caucus during a press conference today at the state Capitol. The two legislators will serve as chairmen of the caucus.

Bill to Ensure Military Children Receive Fair Education Enrollment Passes House Education Committee, Says Mackenzie

May. 23, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Working to ensure military children aren’t left behind or disadvantaged when moving into school districts in Pennsylvania, the House Education Committee has unanimously approved a bill that would allow those children access to registration and enrollment at the same time it is open to the general population. Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is a prime co-sponsor of House Bill 1094. She was the prime sponsor of similar legislation last session.

Health Committee Passes Bill Removing Requirement for Redundant Health Centers

May. 22, 2023 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced the committee reported out one bill to address duplicative state and county health centers. The committee also reported out 10 resolutions, sending them to the full House for consideration.

Transportation Committee Advances Smith Legislation Allowing the Use of Safety Cables When Towing Vehicles

May. 22, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) today announced that the House Transportation Committee has approved his legislation to expand safety options for towing. House Bill 497 would allow the use of safety cables when towing vehicles. When two vehicles are connected by certain hitches or devices, current law requires safety chains to be equipped in order to prevent the tow bar from hitting the ground should the tow bar fail or become disconnected.

Struzzi Proposal Increases Community Safety

May. 19, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – With the perfect backdrop of National Police Week, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is introducing legislation that addresses the expanded role played by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in the 21st Century.

Schmitt Introduces Legislation to Improve PA Rail Safety

May. 18, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Working to avert a hazardous ecological and economic manmade disaster as seen with the train derailment in neighboring Ohio, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) has introduced legislation to increase safety on trains operating in Pennsylvania.

Rigby Joins Veterans Oversight Group

May. 17, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton to serve during the 2023-24 Legislative Session on the Veterans’ Home Advisory Council assigned to the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home.

Flick Highlights Mental Health Awareness Month

May. 12, 2023 /

WILLIAMSPORT – State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming) is highlighting May as Mental Health Awareness Month to take the opportunity to educate people about mental illness, fight the stigma surrounding it and provide support for those suffering with it.

House Steel Caucus Discusses Importance of Steel Industry

May. 12, 2023 /

WEST MIFFLIN – On Thursday, Reps. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Frank Burns (D-Cambria), co-chairs of the Pennsylvania House Steel Caucus, held a meeting of the Pennsylvania House Steel Caucus at U. S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works, Irvin Plant, to discuss relevant public policy issues and the findings of a new study measuring the economic impact of the steel industry in Pennsylvania.

Grove Comments on Economic, Policy Issues Heading into June

May. 11, 2023 /

Harrisburg – Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) held a briefing for members of the press on May 11th, to cover a variety of issues heading into June, the most active month in terms of the state budget.

Gaydos Introduces Equity in Education Legislation

May. 10, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would require school districts to begin to compile information listing the number of gifted children has been introduced by Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny).