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...
Senators Ryan Aument, Scott Martin, and Chris Gebhard have issued a statement condemning the recent decision made by Lancaster City Council, which unanimously passed the Lancaster Trust Act. The act officially terminates the city's cooperation with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) except in specific circumstances. The senators expressed their deep concerns about the implications of this decision on the safety of Lancaster County residents.In their statement, the senators highlighted the potential dangers of non-cooperation with a federal law...
Farms throughout cities in Lancaster County received $22.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.
Glen at Willow Valley, the third largest nursing home in Lancaster County, aided an average of 192.9 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.
Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, the second largest nursing home in Lancaster County, aided an average of 387.2 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.
Boasting an overall rating of five, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown was the largest nursing home in Lancaster County during the fourth quarter of 2023.
Owned by Imperial HH Skilled Nursing Facility Operations Holdings, LLC since Jan. 3, 2020, Newport Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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...
HARRISBURG – Senators Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Cris Dush (R-25), and Scott Martin (R-13) have introduced a resolution in Pennsylvania to honor the annual THON fundraiser led by Penn State students. The resolution designates the week of February 12-18 as "THON Week" and recognizes the work of the 16,500 Penn State student volunteers who make the fundraiser possible.THON is a student-run philanthropy effort that provides emotional and financial support for families affected by childhood cancer through the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Health Children's Hospital....
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...
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...