Latest News From the PA GOP

Yesterday, the Wolf administration gave its annual mid-year budget briefing and, according to outgoing Budget Secretary Randy Albright, the Governor might be seeking tax increases to cover hoped-for spending increases. In his reelection campaign, Gov. Wolf stated that he would not be seeking new tax increases in this second term in office: “‘Who’s talking about […]

Monday, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Sen.-elect Lindsey Williams has provided information she believes establishes her Pennsylvania residency in conformity with the state Constitution that would keep her eligible to hold her seat in the state Senate. Among the offered “proof,” and the only piece of information that hints she resided in Pennsylvania within the […]

Republican Party of Pennsylvania Chairman Val DiGiorgio, made the following statement on the death of former President George H. W. Bush, who passed away Friday at the age of 94: “The Republican Party of Pennsylvania extends our condolences and sympathies to the Bush family on the passing former President George H. W. Bush. “President Bush […]

“Ginny and I extend our sincere condolences and prayers to the Bush family. Few individuals in public life have possessed such admirable personal qualities as George H.W. Bush.  He was an intelligent, thoughtful and decent human being, loyal to those who served with him, and I cannot imagine a higher honor than being his Attorney General. His […]

While the Bob Casey for President team was in full court press mode Monday, reporters, Democratic strategists, and commentators seemed to agree Pennsylvania’s do-nothing Senator is on a foolhardy errand in seeking to boost his profile by aspiring to the world’s most powerful office. As reported yesterday by the Associated Press: “Mike Mikus, a Pennsylvania-based […]

According to Collin Deppen from The Incline, Lt. Gov.-elect John Fetterman tried to engage in nepotism and crony politics by trying to strong-arm Braddock Borough Council into appointing his wife—Gisele Fetterman—as Mayor if he were to step down to focus on his statewide campaign. The story notes that: Months before John Fetterman was elected Pennsylvania’s […]

Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus elected its slate of leaders for the 2019-2020 legislative session. As a result of Wednesday’s caucus meeting, the Senate Republicans elected: Sen. Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson) as President Pro Tempore-Designee Sen. Jake Corman (R-Centre) as Majority Leader Sen. John Gordner (R-Columbia) as Majority Whip Sen. Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) as Senate […]

According to Politico, while some Democrats are leading a charge in opposition, Gov. Tom Wolf is helping to put his thumb on the scale to push Democrats in Congress to support Nancy Pelosi as the next Speaker of the US House of Representatives. As their report from this morning notes: “Govs. Andrew Cuomo of New York […]

Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus elected its slate of leaders for the 2019-2020 legislative session. As a result of Tuesday’s caucus meeting, the House Republicans elected: Rep. Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) as Speaker-designee Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) as Majority Leader Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre) as Majority Whip Rep. Stan Saylor (R-York) as House Appropriations Committee […]

Republican Party of Pennsylvania Chairman Val DiGiorgio, made the following statement on the results of the 2018 election: “I want to thank all of the candidates who chose to run for office. Running for elected office is never easy and I am grateful to all of our candidates who devoted their time, resources, and effort […]