State Rep. Bryan Cutler
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Pennsylvania House Republicans Urge Democrats to Support Tax Cut and Energy Savings Plan
"HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House Republican Leadership Team Tuesday called on the Pennsylvania House Democratic majority to stand with Pennsylvanians struggling with rising inflation and increasing energy costs by immediately calling up the Senate-passed historic tax cut and energy savings plan.
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Pennsylvania House Republicans Call for Investigation into Philadelphia District Attorney's Handling of Boyle Arrest Warrant
Pennsylvania House Republicans are urging Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry to investigate Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's handling of the arrest warrant issued for state Rep. Kevin Boyle (D-Philadelphia). During a press conference, House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler expressed concerns over the situation, stating, "The involvement by District Attorney Krasner and his office in the issuance and withdrawal of the arrest warrant issued for Rep. Boyle on the literal eve of a primary election in which he was a candidate for office raises serious...
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Cutler: House Democrats Continue to Fail Pennsylvanians on Election Reform
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) criticized House Democrats for their approach to election reform legislation, stating that they are failing Pennsylvanians. Cutler expressed his concerns during a session on Wednesday where House Democrats passed a bill focused on extending pre-canvassing time without addressing other crucial election reform measures.Cutler emphasized, "House Democrats pushing this bill forward today may make government easier for government, but it does not respond to what the vast majority of Pennsylvanians...
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Cutler Applauds Broadband Infrastructure Grants Headed to Southern Lancaster County
On April 18, 2024, Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler expressed his appreciation for the $1.846 million in Broadband Infrastructure Project grant funding allocated to Southern Lancaster County.Cutler emphasized the critical need for enhanced broadband deployment in the region, stating, "Southern Lancaster County is in desperate need of additional broadband deployment. Not having access to the same high-speed internet found in most areas across Pennsylvania holds our students, employers and municipalities back in an age that is almost entirely dependent on...
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Republican Higher Education Plan Provides Details, Focus Missing from Governor’s Proposal, Cutler Says
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) praised the recently unveiled Grow PA higher education plan, highlighting its detailed and focused approach that he believes was lacking in the governor's proposal earlier this year. Cutler commended the efforts of key figures in developing the plan, stating, "I applaud the work of House Republican Education Chairman Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), as well as Sen. Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster) and Sen. Scott Martin (R-Lancaster), on developing this detail-oriented and thoughtful approach to higher...
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Cutler: New Poll Shows Why Voter ID Constitutional Amendment is Worthwhile Pursuit
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) emphasized the significance of a new poll released by Franklin & Marshall College, indicating strong public support for voter identification requirements. Cutler highlighted that "73% of Pennsylvanians support requiring a photo identification each time someone goes to vote." He added that this level of support surpasses that of other election reforms like pre-canvassing and automatic voter registration.Cutler expressed frustration at the delay in advancing the voter ID constitutional amendment,...
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Cutler Applauds Local Grant Awards, Hails Return of Taxpayer Investments into Southern Lancaster County
State Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) expressed his enthusiasm for the recent multimodal grant awards in southern Lancaster County, highlighting the positive impact of returning taxpayer investments to the region. The grants, totaling $1.38 million for the Enola Low Grade Trail Segment Rehabilitation in Bart Township and $600,652 for the West 4th Street / West State Street Intersection Reconfiguration in Quarryville Borough, were approved by the bipartisan Commonwealth Financing Authority within the Department of Community and Economic Development.Cutler emphasized the...
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Cutler Comments on Upcoming “Drag Queen Story Hour” at Lancaster Public Library
House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) expressed his concerns regarding the upcoming "Drag Queen Story Hour" at the Lancaster Public Library, stating, "The Lancaster Public Library has lost its way and perhaps that is why it has lost significant donor support to further its operations. Instead of remaining neutral in some of the most divisive issues of our time, the Lancaster Public Library has clearly thrown its doors wide open for one exclusive set of values – one that is not reflective of the majority of our community. Whether it is in our public schools or...
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Cutler: With Election Threats Task Force, Shapiro Entirely Misses the Point of Election Security
House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) criticized the formation of an Election Threats Task Force by Gov. Josh Shapiro, led by Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt. Cutler stated, "The greatest threats to Pennsylvanians having confidence in our elections are a state Supreme Court that willfully refuses to follow the plain language of Pennsylvania’s election laws as enacted by the Pennsylvania General Assembly; a Pennsylvania Department of State that has a history of offering conflicting, confusing and last minute election guidance that purposefully sows...
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Cutler Applauds Local Fire and EMS Grants
House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) has expressed his appreciation for the grants awarded to fire and emergency medical services (EMS) organizations in southern Lancaster County. Cutler emphasized the importance of supporting these critical community assets to ensure the safety of the community."Our fire and EMS personnel are the backbone of our community and they sacrifice their lives and well-being to help their neighbors. Providing state investment into these critical community assets helps ensure they have what they need to be prepared to take on the...
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House Republicans Focus on Getting Government Out of the Way of Business Creation During Entrepreneurship Week, Cutler Says
In recognition of National Entrepreneurship Week, House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) announced that the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus will be prioritizing efforts to remove government obstacles to business creation. Cutler unveiled the Main Street Entrepreneurship Initiative legislative package, which aims to create a thriving economy by making it easier to do business in Pennsylvania and to attract job opportunities.Cutler emphasized the importance of competition and the need to invite opportunity for the state's economic growth. He stated, "Right...
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YES Waterpower Project Faces Opposition from House Republican Leader Cutler
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...
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Cutler Forms Artificial Intelligence Opportunity Task Force to Guide AI Legislative Policy
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...
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Cutler: Supreme Court Oversteps Authority in Abortion Ruling
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...
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Cutler, Martin Secure State Investment for Local Projects
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...
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Democrats’ Partisan Basic Education Funding Commission Report Continues False Choice of Funding-Only Solutions
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...
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Cutler decries Biden administration attempt to cancel William Penn
Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) has criticized the Biden administration's decision to remove the statue of William Penn from Welcome Park in Philadelphia. Cutler believes that this attempt to cancel William Penn is an example of the extreme ideology and revisionist view of history that is prevalent in today's left-wing political agenda.In a statement, Cutler expressed his disappointment with the decision, stating, "The decision by President Biden and his administration to try and cancel William Penn out of whole cloth is another sad example...
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Cutler Secures Grant in Support of Providence Township Water Project
HARRISBURG - Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) has announced that he has successfully secured a state grant to support an important water project in Providence Township. The grant, totaling $680,000, was approved by the bipartisan Commonwealth Financing Authority in the Department of Community and Economic Development.The funding will be used to aid an ongoing manhole and interceptor relining project in Quarryville Borough and Providence Township. The Quarryville Borough Authority, which requested the grant, aims to improve the water drainage infrastructure in both...
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Cutler: Working Class Tax Increase Will Harm Pennsylvanians
Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler has criticized House Bill 181, stating that the proposed working-class tax increase would have negative consequences for Pennsylvanians. Cutler argues that the bill unfairly expands the size and scope of an unreliable department within the state's bureaucracy.House Bill 181 aims to raise taxes on every working Pennsylvanian through an increase in the payroll tax, with the additional funds being directed towards a paid leave program. Cutler expressed concern about the timing of this tax increase, particularly during the...
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House Democrats Give Early Christmas Gift to Criminals by Tabling Amendments to Strengthen the Pardons Process
Pennsylvania House Democrats have been accused of giving an "early Christmas gift to criminals and convicts" by tabling a series of amendments that would have strengthened the pardons process. Republican Leader Bryan Cutler criticized the Democrats for silencing Republican voices and pushing through a proposal that could make communities less safe.The amendments were tabled during the debate on House Bill 1410, a constitutional amendment sponsored by Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton. The bill aimed to change the requirement of unanimous support from the Board of...