House Majority Leader Benninghoff Urges PIAA to Stay the Course, Make Independent Stand from Wolf’s ‘Recommendation’

Aug. 07, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) sent a letter to the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) urging the body to make an independent stand from Gov. Tom Wolf’s “strong recommendation” that interscholastic sports do not resume until January 2021 and stay the course with allowing fall sports to safely continue as previously planned.

Benninghoff Urges Wolf to Sign Grove Transparency Bill

Jul. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) Monday urged Gov. Tom Wolf to sign House Bill 2463, legislation that passed the General Assembly unanimously to require state agencies to respond to Right-to-Know Law requests during a disaster declaration.

Majority Leader Benninghoff Responds to Wolf’s Latest COVID Restrictions

Jul. 15, 2020 /

“Once again, Gov. Wolf has ignored the voices of the people and refused to work with their representatives, instead choosing to act alone and issue another harmful, unilateral order with far-reaching and devastating implications. The irreversible impact of his countless, confusing orders cannot be overstated. Gov. Wolf’s decision today will close the doors of some small businesses forever and devastate the livelihoods of so many Pennsylvanians who were just beginning to feel hopeful for the future."

House Acts to Give Pennsylvanians Voice in Emergencies

Jul. 14, 2020 /

After months of taking action to carry the voices of Pennsylvanians concerning the governor’s response to COVID-19, today the House voted to give the people of Pennsylvania the opportunity to decide for themselves how they wish to be governed during times of emergency.

Voices of Pennsylvanians Blocked by Court Ruling

Jul. 01, 2020 /

The House Republican leadership team issued the following statement in response to the state Supreme Court’s ruling on Scarnati v. Wolf, a ruling that strikes down the bipartisan vote to end the ongoing emergency declaration:

House Republicans Elect New Leader

Jun. 22, 2020 /

As House Republican leadership has helped facilitate one of the most successful session periods in the modern history of the chamber, new leaders were elected today who reflect the next generation of voices to lead Pennsylvania’s House Republican Caucus.

Benninghoff Supports State Budget

May. 28, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) today voted to finalize a five-month stabilizing budget that protects residents from higher taxes, and keeps the state moving forward, offering more time for the fiscal impacts of COVID-19 to be fully realized.

Benninghoff Postpones Final Town Hall Meeting in College Township

Mar. 16, 2020 /

BELLEFONTE – In response to the Wolf administration’s request to limit public gatherings to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 throughout the Commonwealth, Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin ) today announced he will postpone his remaining town hall meeting originally planned for Thursday, March 26, in College Township.

Benninghoff Announces Town Hall Meetings

Feb. 28, 2020 /

BELLEFONTE – In an effort to bring state government directly to the people he represents, Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) is again hosting a series of town hall meetings.