House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) has expressed his concerns about the YES Waterpower Project at Cuffs Run, stating that it will have a detrimental impact on local communities. Cutler supports energy growth but believes that the project will negatively affect struggling family farms, residential areas, and decades of recreational development investment.In a statement, Cutler said, "Pennsylvania is a big enough state where we can find the appropriate balance between needed energy development and unnecessary local impacts. Unfortunately, the YES Waterpower...
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a resolution in support of efforts to secure the southern border amidst rising concerns about illegal immigration. The resolution, sponsored by Senate Republican leaders, calls for action to address the border crisis and uphold states’ rights to protect their citizens.Senate Resolution 234, authored by Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, Majority Leader Joe Pittman, and Majority Whip Ryan P. Aument, voices support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's actions to secure the border...
HARRISBURG – Senate Republicans have expressed deep concerns over the significant $3.2 billion surge in state spending proposed by Gov. Josh Shapiro for the 2024-25 state budget. Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin have all voiced their apprehensions regarding the budget plan.Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward criticized Shapiro's budget proposal, describing it as "an undisciplined strategy that lacks accountability." Ward warned that the plan would lead to "significant tax...
House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler has announced the formation of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunity Task Force, comprised of House Republican lawmakers. The task force aims to engage with experts and stakeholders to inform future legislative policy decisions regarding artificial intelligence. Cutler emphasizes the importance of addressing the ethical development of AI, as well as implementing appropriate safeguards.In a letter to several key figures, including Gov. Josh Shapiro and Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, Cutler highlights the need to strike a...
HARRISBURG – Senate Republican leaders have put forth a resolution in support of efforts to combat illegal immigration, urging President Biden and other federal officials to address the issue. The resolution, announced just days after backing Texas Governor Greg Abbott's border security initiatives, emphasizes the need to protect American citizens from the negative impacts of illegal immigration.Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, Majority Leader Joe Pittman, Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin, and Majority Whip Ryan P. Aument have circulated a co-sponsor memo...
House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) has criticized the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision in Allegheny County Reproductive Health Center v. PA Department of Human Services, calling it an "activist decision" that oversteps the court's authority and changes well-settled law.In a statement, Cutler expressed his concerns about the implications of the court's decision: "Pennsylvania law already allows public funds to be used to pay for abortions in case of incest, rape or to protect the life of the mother. This decision, supported by only part of the...
PA Senate Republican Leaders, including Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, Majority Leader Joe Pittman, and Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin, have expressed their support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to secure the southern border. In a statement, the leaders emphasized the importance of protecting American citizens and communities in the face of the ongoing crisis.According to the Republican leaders, the Biden Administration's handling of the border situation has been deeply troubling, with unchecked illegal immigration leading to catastrophic...
HARRISBURG – Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) has expressed his thoughts on Governor Shapiro's proposed changes to Pennsylvania's post-secondary education system. In a statement, Senator Martin emphasized the need to attract more students to the state's educational and job-credentialing opportunities."It is clear that Pennsylvania needs to do more to reverse the troubling economic and demographic challenges we face, and that starts with attracting more students to our post-secondary educational and job-credentialing opportunities that point them...
Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler and Sen. Scott Martin have announced that they have secured state investment for local projects in the southern Lancaster County region. The state grants, approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, will fund various improvements in the area.Cutler expressed his satisfaction with the reinvestment of taxpayer dollars, stating, "This return in state taxpayer dollars for our community will help with local economic development in southern Lancaster County while helping to increase the appeal of our region. Returning...
Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler and Sen. Scott Martin have announced that they have successfully secured state funding for several local projects in southern Lancaster County. The state grants, approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, will be used to fund improvements in the area.One of the projects that will benefit from the state investment is the redecking of the Bart Township Bridge along the Enola Low Grade Trail. A sum of $250,000 has been allocated for this purpose. Another project that will receive funding is the construction of a new...
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Lancaster County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Lancaster County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler criticized the report and recommendations approved by Democrat members of the Basic Education Funding Commission, stating that it continues to promote the false choice of relying solely on increased state funding to improve Pennsylvania's public schools. Cutler emphasized the need for transformational change in the education system and innovative approaches to education, alongside necessary resources.Cutler expressed disappointment in the one-sided, Democrat-created report, stating that it perpetuates special interest...
HARRISBURG – Senate Republican leaders have expressed their views following the final meeting of the 2023-2024 Basic Education Funding Commission.Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) emphasized the need for modernizing the education system, stating, “Throwing more money into a failing system is not a solution. We can and must do better for the education of our children and to ensure we have a skilled workforce to fill the jobs of the future.”Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) thanked the commission members for their efforts and highlighted the importance...
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Lancaster County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.