NORTH HUNTINGDON— Pennsylvania has the resources needed to deliver affordable, reliable energy, but regulatory barriers and misguided policies are preventing the Commonwealth from realizing its full potential, according to testimony presented Monday before the House Republican Policy Committee.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Brett Miller (R-Lancaster), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Protecting Pennsylvania: Accountability and Justice in Second-Degree Murder Sentencing” to examine how Pennsylvania can establish a statutory second-degree murder sentencing framework that holds offenders accountable, protects the public, and gives victims’ families a meaningful voice.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) announced more than $1.8 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants to upgrade essential infrastructure, strengthen emergency services, and modernize aging equipment across the 85th District. Partnering with Sen. Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R-27), Rowe supported the grants to help municipalities reduce long-term maintenance costs, improve operational efficiency, and better serve residents.
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Brian Rasel (R-Westmoreland), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Powering Pennsylvania: An Affordable, Reliable Energy Future” to examine how Pennsylvania can leverage its abundant coal and natural gas resources to lower energy costs, strengthen grid reliability and protect consumers from rising utility bills.
MECHANICSBURG— Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), convened a hearing Tuesday to examine Kutz’s Growth and Affordability Plan (GAP), a 10-bill package aimed at lowering costs for families and improving Pennsylvania’s economic competitiveness.
ALTOONA—Rising energy costs are limiting business growth, straining workers, and driving up the price of goods throughout Pennsylvania, employers and industry leaders testified Thursday during a House Republican Policy Committee hearing hosted by Rep. Andrea Verobish (R-Blair).
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Catherine Wallen (R-Adams/Cumberland), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Ticked Off: Increasing Pennsylvanians’ Awareness of Tick-Borne Diseases” to examine the rise of tick-borne diseases in Pennsylvania and how the Legislature can promote access, awareness, and education surrounding this public health crisis.
BEAVER COUNTY—Pennsylvania can lower electricity costs, strengthen grid reliability and attract new investment by expanding energy production, removing regulatory barriers and allowing energy sources to compete in the marketplace, testifiers told lawmakers Wednesday during a House Republican Policy Committee hearing.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Closing the GAP: Making Pennsylvania More Affordable” to examine the Pennsylvania Growth and Affordability Plan (GAP), a legislative package focused on lowering costs for families and making Pennsylvania a more competitive place to live, work, and do business.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Andrea Verobish (R-Blair), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Keeping Pennsylvania Moving: Addressing the Rising Cost of Energy” to examine how rising electricity and fuel costs affect Pennsylvania businesses, workers, and consumers.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Roman Kozak (R-Beaver), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Keeping the Lights On and Costs Down: Securing Pennsylvania’s Energy Future” to discuss policies to lower electricity costs, strengthen grid reliability and meet growing demand by expanding generation, modernizing infrastructure, building a skilled workforce, and removing regulatory and permitting barriers.
BERKS COUNTY— Pennsylvania can address its law enforcement staffing shortage without lowering professional standards by strengthening career pipelines; improving training; and supporting the physical, mental and financial well-being of officers, according to law enforcement leaders who testified Wednesday during a House Republican Policy Committee hearing.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Eric Weaknecht (R-Berks), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Protecting Pennsylvania: Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention” to examine the factors driving law enforcement workforce challenges and explore practical policy solutions to strengthen the law enforcement pipeline.
HARRISBURG – Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) today announced the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) approved grants to bolster school safety. Several public schools that serve students in 85th District could benefit from the grants.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY—Pennsylvania’s lack of a clear sentencing framework for second-degree murder could produce inconsistent sentences, overwhelm courts and force victims’ families to repeatedly relive the murders of their loved ones, prosecutors testified Thursday during a House Republican Policy Committee hearing.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Moon Township), Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Protecting Pennsylvania: Accountability and Justice in Second-Degree Murder Sentencing” to examine how Pennsylvania can establish a statutory second-degree murder sentencing framework that holds offenders accountable, protects the public, and gives victims’ families a meaningful voice.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive at Rockland Academy on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its campus located at 76 Paxtonville Road, Middleburg. Rowe’s office will also have state-related information for constituents who are interested in learning about programs and resources.
HARRISBURG—Reps. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) and Josh Bashline (R-Clarion/Armstrong) today announced plans to introduce a two-bill legislative package establishing reasonable safeguards for the use of automated surveillance technologies, including automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and facial-recognition systems.
HARRISBURG – Grant funding totaling $2.5 million was awarded to Kreamer Feed Inc. from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), according to Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata). The funds will support a major expansion of its facility in Middlecreek Township.
HARRISBURG—As PJM issued a Maximum Generation Emergency amid extreme heat and warned of a mounting strain on the regional electric grid, House Republicans yesterday unveiled a comprehensive 11-bill legislative package designed to keep the lights on, lower electricity costs, expand reliable baseload generation, and cement Pennsylvania's role as America's energy leader.
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