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.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata); Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington); and other lawmakers will host a press conference to unveil a comprehensive 10-bill package aimed at increasing energy production, lowering electricity costs, strengthening grid reliability, and positioning Pennsylvania as the nation's energy leader. The package facilitates the development of reliable baseload energy and reflects House Republicans' commitment to an all-of-the-above energy strategy that keeps the lights on, costs down, and Pennsylvania competitive.
GREENSBURG – Westmoreland County House members today announced they plan to introduce legislation to improve public safety, strengthen oversight of high-risk sexual offenders and reform Pennsylvania’s management of individuals discharged from the Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program (SRTP). The legislators are Reps. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland), Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland), Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland), Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland), Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) and Brian Rasel (R-Westmoreland).
WHAT: Members of the Westmoreland County delegation of House of Representatives and local officials will discuss a proposal to improve the release and supervision process of those discharged from the Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program at Torrance State Hospital in Derry Township, Westmoreland County.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) today announced that $83,000 in funding has been awarded to South Greensburg for the purchase of the county's first ballistically protected police vehicle. The grant award is one of several amounting to nearly $350,000 being invested in several community improvement projects in the 57th Legislative District.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) issued the below statement following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address Tuesday:
HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) announced more than $4 million in grants to complete infrastructure projects will be distributed by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and Jake Banta (R-Erie) today introduced legislation that would allow more farmers to protect their crops from destruction by nuisance animals.
HARRISBURG – Nearly $2.5 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants to help local communities complete public works projects were distributed by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) announced today.
HARRISBURG – Legislation to support the fight against human trafficking passed the House and has been referred to the Senate, Reps. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and Regina Young (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) announced today.
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and Rep. Jose Giral (D-Philadelphia) to make child care more accessible to working families was approved by the House Monday with strong bipartisan support.
HARRISBURG – Several Westmoreland County members of Pennsylvania House of Representatives today provided a state budget update to the county’s board of commissioners. As many county offices begin voluntary furloughs, the solution to the current budget impasse is one House vote away. House Democrat leadership refuses to call session to consider the bill on the House floor.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) announced Westmoreland County officials and the county’s municipalities will receive close to $2.5 million from 2024 natural gas impact fees collected through Act 13 of 2012, revenue from unconventional gas wells, commonly called deep gas wells.
WHAT: House Republican Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Health and Human Services chairman Eric Nelson will be hosting a roundtable discussion about the Community Health Choices (CHC) program, its overall effectiveness and Pennsylvania's considerable cost increases. The roundtable will be an open discussion with opportunities for all participants to share their insights.
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland), Kyle Mullens (D-Lackawanna) and Jamie Barton (R-Berks & Schuylkill) announced plans to introduce legislation creating accelerated data center permitting.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Hempfield) invites residents of the 57th Legislative District to his free paper shredding and Older and Wiser events in the coming weeks.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) today announced more than $325,000 in Local Share Account (LSA) grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects in the 57th Legislative District.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) today announced more than $1 million in grant funding was awarded to Hempfield Township to better connect area residents with recreation opportunities and improve pedestrian safety.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) issued the below statement following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address Tuesday:
HARRISBURG—With a promising vision for the future of Pennsylvania, House Policy Committee Chair David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) announced today the names of his appointees for vice and deputy chairs who will support efforts to deliver policy solutions for a more prosperous Pennsylvania.
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